In memory of

Colleen Brooks

Vashon, WA

February 1, 1936 - January 13, 2023

Feb 1, 1936 - Jan 13, 2023

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In memory of

Colleen Brooks

Passed

January 13, 2023
Born

February 1, 1936
Resided

Vashon, WA

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Colleen Brooks died peacefully on January 13th after a period of worsening health over the few months prior. She lived a full and fulfilling life and was at peace with it coming to an end.

Colleen touched so many lives deeply through her gift for connecting, her wisdom, and her unending curiosity. Memorial events are being planned for later in the spring/summer. In the meantime, this website can provide a way for us to connect and grieve together. Please feel free to share memories and photos of Colleen on this page.

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Lois Colleen Mahoney was born in Valentine, Nebraska on February 1, 1936 to Lois and Stephen Mahoney. She was the oldest of nine siblings whom she helped raise and nurture throughout her life. Her family moved from Nebraska to Richmond, California where both of her parents worked in the Kaiser Shipyards. Life in the Richmond Shipyard Worker Housing Projects was a formative time for Colleen and she talked about her experience there frequently and fondly. …

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