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Thought of Colleen today when I read this quote on the Motivation app:

Friendship isn't about who you've known the longest, it's about who walked in to your life, said "I'm here for you," and proved it. 

That was Colleen for sure!❤️

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Colleen was radiant on Kilima…
2013, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Colleen was radiant on Kilimanjaro
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Sutterlin Family Vacation
2013, Tanzania
Sutterlin Family Vacation
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Colleen and Chet on Kilimanja…
2013, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Colleen and Chet on Kilimanjaro
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Rafting on the deschuttes Riv…
1978, Central Oregon
Rafting on the deschuttes River — with Colleen & Chet
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Loved their Christmas cards!
1990, Florida
Loved their Christmas cards!
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Wedding reception
1978, Still in Portland, Oregon
Wedding reception
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Colleen and Chet's wedding
1978, Portland, Oregon
Colleen and Chet's wedding
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I am still in disbelief that such a beautiful, generous soul had to leave this world at such a young age. I know for sure that she did not want to leave her children! My heart is with all her family and friends and she will always be in my heart. We first met in 1977 at Portland Sate University in chemistry class and found out later that we both would sneak looks at the other when the other wasn't looking! She was so beautiful on the inside and out. Her daughter and one of my daughters were born within a few months of each other and I had wanted the name Autumn, but she got it first, so I named my daughter Amber. We had many visits over the years in Portland, Oregon, where I still live. She was truly classy, smart, sweet and full of integrity. I will miss her terribly.
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In 1992, my brother met Chet and Colleen through a mutual friend. The friend had been Chet’s roommate at Purdue and also had been my sister’s high school biology teacher. Destiny was at work here! My brother was pretty excited when he discovered that the Sutterlin’s were from Gainesville and our kids attended the same school. He called me soon afterwards and emphatically insisted that I meet this family. At school pick up one day I located Landon and asked him to introduce me to his mother. The rest is history! My brother was certainly right! What a great family! Colleen and I grew very close over the years. Life without her will definitely be challenging. My heart is heavy but will continue to surround Colleen and her beloved family with love and gratitude for having them in my life.
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Old friends catching up
2005, Longboat Key, FL, USA
Old friends catching up — with Peggy Fidler
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I am truly sorry to hear the news of her passing.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
One of our dinners to discuss…
One of our dinners to discuss my online dating experiences
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I met Colleen through our mutual friend Carol. Every time I came down to LWR with Carol from Ohio we made sure to have dinner with Colleen. She truly was beautiful inside and out. My condolences to her family. 

Anne Porcellato

Colleen and I met at a car wash in 2012…she was kind enough to help out a clueless Ohioan . After chatting for a few minutes we realized we lived in the same development …and that’s how our friendship  began . She became my walking buddy and my favorite person in Florida ! Both Colleen and my father got diagnosed with lung cancer in the same year. Despite all she was going through she shared with me the latest treatments and was a source of support and knowledge . I know she will remain in the memories of all who loved and treasured her.

Sincerely,

Carol woolf

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