Calvin Edward Welborn

Calvin Edward Welborn

May 22, 1929 – September 12, 2019

A graveside service with military honors will be held for Calvin E. Welborn, 90, of Coos Bay, on Friday, September 20th at 2:00 p.m. at Ocean View Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1525 Ocean Boulevard in Coos Bay. A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 18th from 2-5 p.m. and again on Thursday, September 19th from 9-5 at the North Bend Chapel, 2014 McPherson Avenue.

Calvin was born on May 22, 1929 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Curtis L. Welborn and Ollier B. ( Cooper ) Welborn. He passed away peacefully on September 12, 2019 in Coos Bay.

Calvin was a Navy Veteran who served his country in the Korean War. He married Shirley Mason on September 4, 1953 in Ukiah, California. They relocated to Oregon where they settled down and had three children; Calvin, Emma and Randy. Calvin went to trade school for welding and mechanics. He retired as a millwright.

Calvin is survived by his son Calvin Welborn and his wife Maude of Coos Bay; daughter, Emma McCool of Washington; 6 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; son, Randy; all ten of his siblings; and his son-in-law, Leroy.

Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com and www.theworldlink.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

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