Oliver 'Ollie' Golding Coburn, 94

Oliver Ollie Golding Coburn, 94, of Whitefish, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2010. He was born on March 20, 1916, in New York City, to Charles H. Coburn and Olive Blanche Golding. Ollie was raised in England with his mother, father and brother Charles. Ollie was sent by Lord Baden-Powell, head of the English Boy Scouts, to deliver a letter to Boy Scouts of America. Ollie had been part adventurer and traveler all of his life. He left home at an early age to mostly fend for himself in America. He became very active in radio transmitting technical engineering and broadcasting. Ollie had worked numerous sick radio stations to health. He was well-known for his expertise and worked in many states. He started the radio station KLCB-AM in Libby. Ollie and his wife, Betty, owned and maintained the station for many years. Ollie and his wife, Margaret, moved to Kalispell after he retired. Ollie has maintained a radio amateur license KA71.1.1 all his life. Radio was the love of his life, along with the Democratic Party. He was preceded in death by his mother; father; brother, Herb Coburn; wives, Betty and Margaret Coburn; and his two faithful four-legged companions, Tillie and Tina. Ollie, you did not go alone, a part of us went with you. Your precious memories are our keepsakes. God has you safely in His keeping, but we have you forever in our hearts. Ollie is not gone, he has just changed his address to a higher sphere! Ollie is survived by his two daughters, Olive Blanch and Ina Schoentrup, from his first marriage to Rhoda Duce; seven grandchildren; niece, Charlotte, and nephew, Harry Coburn; sister-in-law, Mignon Coburn; and devoted friend, Jackie Kendall. He will be deeply missed by his many family, friends and associates. Arrangements by Austin Funeral Home.