Jacqueline Ann "Jackie" Collins

1961 - 2022

Jacqueline Ann Collins passed away peacefully January 9th 2022. Jackie was born November 18th, 1961 in St Cloud, MN to Irving and Betty Mader. She married Donna Collins January 18th, 2006, and had been residing in Deer Park, WA. Jackie loved and raised many animals, including horses, Rex rabbits, goats, and honeybees. She was passionate about orca whales, especially j-pod orcas around the San Juan islands. As an owner, breeder, handler she had many champion golden retrievers and Doberman Pinschers along with her longtime friend and co-owner, handler Cathy Ceely of Spanaway, WA.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, Irving and Betty Mader, and nephew Christian Freels. She is survived by her wife Donna Collins, sister Joan (Scott) Williams, nephew Russell Freels, niece Karly (Drew) Blomquist, and her beloved Doberman Greta. In celebration of Jackie's life there will be a rockstar event at the Collins residence in the summer of 2022. More details to follow.