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Colin Michael McQuillan
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Colin McQuillan Obituary
Colin graduated from White Bear Lake Area High School and was a fervent sports enthusiast. He passionately supported the Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Vikings, and his hobbies included indulging in Nacho Cheese Doritos, exploring Duluth and the North Shore, playing video games, and growing his sports card and memorabilia collection.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Olson; father, Ron Olson; brothers, Nick Weinke (Tammy) and Tony Olson; and friends, Matt Valento, Dan Caven, Dave Caven, Bill Wilcox, and Garrett Weber. Colin also leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alvina and Kenneth Weinke, Bill and Joan Olson; uncle Mike Olson; nephew Max Weinke; and godfather Bob Christianson.
A special thank you to Children's Hospital of St. Paul where Colin spent the first 18 months of his life battling his rare diagnosis of Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS). The Nurses, Doctors and Staff were like a second family then and throughout his many subsequent stays at the hospital.
A celebration of Colin's life will be held in the spring of 2025, with more details to come. His memory will continue to inspire and be cherished by all who knew him.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sharon alpers
August 19, 2025
Linda I am so shocked to hear about Colin found obits by accident big hugs call me 763 568 4809 got rid of home phone
G Ready
August 2, 2025
I know this is late after the fact but I am just seeing this! I was one of those young nurses that cared for Colin at Children´s for 18 month´s. Quit shortly after to raise my own family. Colin was the bright spot in everyone´s day in the NICU as we cared for so many tiny premies. I´m so glad he did well and lived a full life, though cut short too soon. God Bless you all who loved him.
Ron and Linda Olson
April 9, 2025
We will be celebrating him with a gathering at Kellerman's Event Center in White Bear Lake. Light hors d'oeuvres and snacks will be served and there will be a cash bar.
Location: Kellerman's Event Center
2222 4th St
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Date: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Please come and share memories, conversation and have a beer in honor of Colin.
Ron and Linda Olson
Nick Weinke
Tony Olson
Linda and Ron Olson
November 2, 2024
We would like to thank everyone who sent flowers, cards, well wishes, condolences, food and love. We greatly appreciate all of you. Colin will be sorely missed.
-The Olson Family
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Bill Wilcox
October 23, 2024
Colin was the best friend he knew if I had a question about sport cards he would help me!! He always had a smile on his face and going to Jimmy´s for a couple beers and trying luck on pull tabs it is still shocking he is gone I will always remember the great times. Bill Wilcox
Christine Caven
October 22, 2024
Linda and Ron. On the behalf of the Caven family, we want to say how sorry we are for your loss. We were shocked and devastated when we heard of Colins passing. I don't know if my sons told you about the first time I met Colin. It was 45 years ago when Dan and David spent their first 2 weeks of life in Childrens Hospital. I saw this spunky little boy who the nurses had in a walker and who was giving them a run for their money. I learned his name was Colin. What a surprise 17 years later when my sons had brought him to our house after school. For the last 28 years, Dan and David have been good friends with Colin and I know they miss him but they will always have good memories to look back on when they think of him. Again, you have our sympathy. Christine Caven
Angela Matrious
October 17, 2024
I love holidays and family gatherings. I couldn't wait to play quarters. COLIN WAS THE BEST! He was the most genuine, down to earth person I ever knew. He touched many people and will be greatly missed.
Angela Matrious
October 17, 2024
Holidays and family gatherings are my favorite. I always looked forward to playing quarters with Colin, HE WAS THE BEST! He was such a great, genuine, down to earth person! He touched many people and will greatly missed.
Caitlin Brunette
October 15, 2024
Linda, Ron, and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our love and hugs to you.
Caitlin and Bobby Brunette
David M. Caven
October 12, 2024
I will never forget the great times I had with Colin. As a third shift worker throughout my twenties and thirties, we spent countless Wednesday nights at Colin's favorite hangout, "Jimmy's". Colin enjoyed the 2 for 1 drink specials and trying out the different seasonal beers on the menu. We had a blast talking about current events, sports, and whatever else was going on in our lives. It was a treat watching sports on the big screen TV, and trying our luck on pull-tabs. We got to know some of the regulars and long time employees at Jimmy's. Over the years, we hit some nice jackpots on pull-tabs and bingo. Colin left Jimmy's with a huge smile on his face and it brought joy and happiness to me, that he was always having a great time with me and his other close friends. I am sorry that you were taken from us way too early, buddy. You will never be forgotten and I will cherish all the fun times that we had over your lifetime. Rest in peace, my friend. -Dave Caven
Nicholas Edmund Weinke
October 12, 2024
Seeing him in ICU
Betty Comiskey
October 10, 2024
Linda and Ron are really special friends to me. I remember Colin as a toddler I lived with Linda for a while. He was always such a sweet boy.
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