Colleen passed away March 25th, 2023 at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by parents David & Bonnie Klatke, Sisters Donna Mound, Dolores Flores, and Kathy Gustafson, and beloved daughter Pamela Ann Fern. She is survived by husband Lloyd Olson, Sister Marilyn (Bob) Benster, brother David Klatke, Sons Robert (Julie) Fern, Kevin Fern, Brad (Kelly) Fern, Daughter Dana Arrigo (Nick), grandchildren Thea Birnbaum (Adam), Tyler Fern (Madeleinne), Tiffany Fern, Trevor Fern, Calvin Castonguay, Kevin Tran, Kyle Lim, Cici Fern, Max Fern, Levi Arrigo, Shane, Zack, Nick, Lydia, Leah, Anders, Sigrid, and great grandchildren Jasmine, Jok, & Elli. Colleen loved gardening, birdwatching, travel, tending cats, caring about the world, and showering love on her grandchildren. Her endless positivity and capacity for love will be greatly missed. The world is a better place because you lived, Colleen. We miss you and love you dearly. Colleen came into the world piping loud but aspired to leave quietly. Grateful for the many, many blessings, she requested no funeral service. "Love and thanks to all." Colleen requested that all memorial donations be to the American Cancer Society.

Published on March 27, 2023