[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E519-E520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF EDWIN ``DAVID'' COLWELL

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2018

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember the life of 
Edwin ``David'' Colwell, 87, who passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018.
  David was born on March 14, 1931 in Vinton, Ohio to the late Everett 
and Grace Colwell, nee Kincaid. He was a proud OSU grad, and the first 
college grad in his family. He was in ROTC/Air Force and after 
graduation served as a pilot flying over the Sea of Japan to bring food 
to our armed forces in Korea after the end of the Korean War.
  After his honorable discharge as a Captain, David returned to Ohio 
and married his first wife Janice Fike in Ashland, Ohio. They had 2 
dear daughters, Cappi and Camilla. After 22 years of marriage, Janice 
passed in 1983. Professionally, David began his career with The Kroger 
Company, first in the bakery, then through the ranks until he headed up 
the ``Cookies, Crackers and Snacks Division'', which was very popular 
with the kids in the neighborhood. It was during this time, during the 
early '70s that David began developing his real estate business, 
focusing on housing for Ohio State students. E. David's Properties 
continues to house students annually. It has housed thousands over 
almost 40 years. David was a very popular landlord, receiving 
Valentine's Day cards and invitations to his renters' graduation 
parties. He loved the students and was so proud of their 
accomplishments!
  David enjoyed travelling the world with his wife Jolene, knowing no 
stranger, relishing different cultures and traditions, and always ready 
to plan the next trip. They loved Europe, particularly Poland and the 
Czech Republic, and their 30 years of beach vacations in Mexico where 
they had so many loving friends. There was no more passionate an OSU 
sports fan than David. He held season tickets for football and 
basketball. He and his best bud, Harvey, were always sure that their 
coaching expertise could help the Bucks win!
  For 30 years, David has been married to Jolene Moritz Molitoris who 
is a friend of mine and long-time public servant and transportation 
leader. Jolene was an official at the Ohio Department of Transportation 
when President Clinton appointed her as the Administrator of the 
Federal Railroad Administration and later she served as Director of the 
Ohio Department of Transportation.
  There was no more passionate a family man than David. He was so proud 
of all the family accomplishments. He so loved his family. He will be 
missed beyond imagining by his wife Jolene; and his children, Cappi, 
Camilla, spouse, Harold, Jill, Jay, spouse, Catherine; grandchildren, 
Calina, Devin and Ellis; and his sister, Catherine; and his beloved 
dogs, Choo Choo and Teddy.
  I extend my sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

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