William (Bill) Paul Colson

William (Bill) Paul Colson, age 84, lifelong Chicago area resident, recently of St. James City, Pine Island, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022.  Beloved son of the late Paul and Eileen Colson (nee Scott); adored father of Candace (Donald) Mitchell, Leah (Patrick) Carney, Paul (Stephanie) and Brian (Teresa); loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren, Kate, Matthew, and Michael Mitchell, Brianna and Patrick Jr. Carney, Sophia, Olivia, and Jack Colson,  Finn, Madelyn and Grace Colson, as well as his spirited dog, Sebastian.  Dear older brother to his sisters, Judi Ross, and Kathi (Bob) Mele, his sister-in-law, Ann Kearney, and nieces, nephews, and many Scott cousins.  He was a loyal friend to many especially his dear friend Jane Lavelle; his trusted right hand for decades, Zoe Swanson; and his companion, Meredith “Deanie” Peper of Saint James City, FL. Bill was preceded in death by his former wife, Lenore T. Colson.

Bill was a proud graduate of Leo High School 1955, John Carroll University 1959 and Northwestern School of Law 1962. He was also a proud member of the U.S Army Judge Advocate General Corps.    Truly respected by all who knew him, Bill dedicated his professional life to the pursuit of law, politics, and entrepreneurial endeavors.  He was a lifelong Southside Chicago Cubs fan, an avid fisherman, devoted to his golf game and lowering his handicap.

A celebration of Bill’s wonderful life will be held at Chicago Highlands Club (Cabana) 2 Bluebird Trail, Westchester, Illinois on Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 1 to 5 p.m. (Open House). Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Leo High School at leohighschool.org. or mail to 7901 South Sangamon, Chicago, IL 60620.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.