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Leann Smiley
September 14, 2009
Dr. Donlan, Patty and family,
I just heard of Colleen's passing last night. I am so very sad to hear this, and am still reeling from the news. Please know that she will be sorely missed and was loved beyond compare.
I feel terrible for your whole family, and if there is anything at all that i can do, please call me. L J Smiley in the directory.
wishing you peace at this time,
Leann Smiley
Pam Feldman
September 4, 2009
Dear Dolan Family, I knew Colleen when I lived in Seattle 15 years ago. She was so beautiful, both inside and out. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dottie Miller-Ralston
September 2, 2009
"Dear Dr.Donlan, Patti, & family, I was so sad when I heard of your precious daughters passing & I'm so very sorry for your loss, She was a beautiful person. I loved Colleen & she will be, as well as all of you in my prayers." God Bless, Dottie Miller- Ralson ( Phoenix, AZ)
September 2, 2009
Dear Patty and Mike, Tom, Katie, Maureen and Tim,
Words cannot express my sadness for your loss and the loss for all of us who knew and loved Colleen. She was such a sweet person and such a special part of my childhood memories, as are you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will never forget her.
With love,
Molly (Brown) Bromley
Jeff Ressa
August 28, 2009
Dear Donlan Family,
I have great memories of spending time with you all, growing up in Spokane. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.
Leslie Bowen
August 28, 2009
Dear Dr. Mike, Patty and Donlan family,
Tom and I are so saddened by the news of Colleen's passing. While I did not know Colleen after childhood, I have a very vivid memory of all of your children and a particular gift they all shared...incredibly beautiful, warm smiles and contagious laughs. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
With love and deep sympathies,
Tom and Leslie Bowen, Seattle, WA
(formerly Leslie Uhden, daugther of Gene and Carol Annis)
Pam (Neal) Pare
August 28, 2009
Dear Donlan Family, My heart broke when I heard the news of Colleen's passing. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She stood up to for those who couldn't defend themselves. She was a true friend always looking out for those she loved. The world will be a little more lonely without her. Heaven just got an amazing Angel. I love you Colleen. Pam (Neal) Pare Seattle,WA.
Debbie Peplinski
August 28, 2009
Mike, my heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your beautiful daughter. Please accept my deepest condolences; my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Peplinski
Janice Harrison
August 28, 2009
Dear Donlan Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Colleen's passing. I have such fond memories of Colleen and the neighborhood kids. She was kind and caring...a great role model for Kristi and the boys. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 27, 2009
Dear Donlan Family,
Please accept my condolences. I pray that God helps you heal from your loss. Colleen was truly a loving, genuine person...
Peace and Blessings, Ron
Tony Caruso
August 27, 2009
Dear Donlans,
Please accept our condolences. We were shocked and saddened to here the news about Colleen. She was a beautiful person and she always filled the room with joy and laughter.
Christy, Lauren, Sam and Tony Caruso
August 27, 2009
Your all in my thoughts and prayers...my love to you Katie and your family at this time of grief and sorrow....and joy at the many wonderful memories you have to keep in your hearts of Colleen..We love you..Karen and Jessica Anderson and Family
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