Kathy-Collis-Obituary

Kathy Collis

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Apr 15, 1948 – Nov 19, 2012

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BORN
April 15, 1948
DIED
November 19, 2012
LOCATION
Waukesha, Wisconsin

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COLLIS Kathy Collis (nee Altman). Born 15 April 1948, Kathy was called home to God and Christ 19 November 2012 after a long and valiant fight against breast cancer. The Collises moved to Brookfield, WI from Clintonville in 1985. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Harry, of 40 years; her son Harry Andrew "Drew"; her daughter Amanda (Matthew) Zeller; as well as her grandchildren Charlotte and Isaac. An active member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, Kathy sang with the Chancel Choir and taught Sunday School. She also sang with and created costumes for Vaudvillities. Her love of life is 1 Corinthians 13. Kathy's life will be Celebrated 15 Dec. 2012 at First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa, WI. In lieu of flowers, Harry, Drew, and Amanda ask donations be sent to the Waukesha Wisconsin Regional Cancer Center or the Stefanie Spielman Foundation.

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Some of my best memories of Kathy are us calling each other and having her say "we need to catch up." And so we did, with usually lunch at the Loaf and Jug. Sometimes one of the girls would join us and that would make it even more fun. Kathy knew my girls so well and always knew just what to ask or say. Our Christmas times together made us families and the many family events that we shared over the years were priceless. I would have to say that Kathy added the finishing touches to many...