Remembering the life, death and legacy of teacher Colleen Medinnus
Colleen Medinnus Resident of San Jose Colleen Medinnus, beloved San Jose Unified School teacher for 50 years, dies peacefully surrounded by family. Our loving Grandma, dedicated teacher, and best friend passed away January 15, 2015 in the simple beauty and warmth of her son's farmhouse in Etna, California. She was 85. Born October 17, 1929 in the small farming town of Owatonna, Minnesota, Colleen was a brilliant student and, rare for the time, she was a stand out in math and science. While...
