In Memory Of
Ambrose Milton Columbus, Sr.
Ambrose Milton Columbus, Sr.
In Celebration of the home going of our believed and devoted father grandfather, and committed brother in Christ, Ambrose Milton Columbus Sr. He life begin September 30th 1924. Born to Abraham and Lillina (McTrent) Columbus. Ambrose attended and completed High school in Jacksonville, Florida, then enlisted in the army on February 21, 1922, receiving an honorable discharge November 20, 1945.
Ambrose married at age 19 his life long companion and friend, the late, Elizabeth Darlan Moya. Their union was blessed with 13 children, 33 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Throughout his life, Ambrose devoted his life to hard work with faithful employment at the VA Hospital, Franwal Optical, and King Soopers.
His continuous hard work enabled him to support his wife and 13 children adequately, which he did diligently, without complaint. Ambrose committed his life; setting an example for his children, by overcoming many obstacles with help from Alcoholics anonymous Ambrose celebrated more than 15 years of sobriety, but that was not all, He also sub stained from smoking.
Ambrose had passion for life which included a love for the arts. Quite often he would share his favorite concertos by Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Beethoven, and Giuseppe Verdi. When he was not engulfed with his music, he could be found reading novels, painting masterpieces, or cooking one of his infamous lasagnas.
Ambrose was a devoted Christian. For many years he was an active member of West Denver Family Fellowship and All Nation's Church of God in Christ. In 2008 Ambrose received an honorary bachelors of Arts Degree in urban Christian studies form Aspen Christian Collages. Ambrose's loyalty to God and family was unsurpassed.
On March 6, 2009, God called his soul to join Him in Glory. He leaves to cherish his memory his ten beloved children: Robert, David, Lillian, Nanette, Sherrie, Ambrose Jr., John, Septema, James, and Gwen. His endeared sister, Mary and loving brothers: Henry & Charles Columbus, as well as a host of cherished grandchildren. Ambrose's family and friends will forever remember his legacy.
Ambrose married at age 19 his life long companion and friend, the late, Elizabeth Darlan Moya. Their union was blessed with 13 children, 33 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Throughout his life, Ambrose devoted his life to hard work with faithful employment at the VA Hospital, Franwal Optical, and King Soopers.
His continuous hard work enabled him to support his wife and 13 children adequately, which he did diligently, without complaint. Ambrose committed his life; setting an example for his children, by overcoming many obstacles with help from Alcoholics anonymous Ambrose celebrated more than 15 years of sobriety, but that was not all, He also sub stained from smoking.
Ambrose had passion for life which included a love for the arts. Quite often he would share his favorite concertos by Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Beethoven, and Giuseppe Verdi. When he was not engulfed with his music, he could be found reading novels, painting masterpieces, or cooking one of his infamous lasagnas.
Ambrose was a devoted Christian. For many years he was an active member of West Denver Family Fellowship and All Nation's Church of God in Christ. In 2008 Ambrose received an honorary bachelors of Arts Degree in urban Christian studies form Aspen Christian Collages. Ambrose's loyalty to God and family was unsurpassed.
On March 6, 2009, God called his soul to join Him in Glory. He leaves to cherish his memory his ten beloved children: Robert, David, Lillian, Nanette, Sherrie, Ambrose Jr., John, Septema, James, and Gwen. His endeared sister, Mary and loving brothers: Henry & Charles Columbus, as well as a host of cherished grandchildren. Ambrose's family and friends will forever remember his legacy.
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