Deborah Donnelly Kollodge

Deb grew up in Arlington, Massachusetts.  She married Jerry Kollodge in 1976 and became step-mom to Kris, Patrick and Bill.  Later she became Grandma Deb to Rosita, Claire, Mack, Lily and Sage

She was the middle child from a large Irish family.  Her surviving siblings are Catherine, Maureen and Terry.  Deb was preceded in death by her mother Frances, father John, husband Jerry and siblings Maryellen, Johnny and Stephen.  There are many surviving nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces/nephews and two paternal aunts.

Deb & Jerry loved to travel.  After many years in Colorado, they moved to Sisters, Oregon.  Deb was active in City Council and was Acting Mayor of Sisters.  She was honored with a Citizen of the Year award.  Some of her volunteer work included the Cultural Center, school computer labs, and providing much needed assistance to seniors for their taxes and health insurance.  After Jerry retired, they bought an RV and frequently visited National Parks, Sport Shows, family and friends.

A burial service was held at the Camp Polk Cemetery.  Hospice care was given by Lincoln City Samaritan Evergreen Hospice.  Memorial contributions may be given to Samaritan Evergreen Hospice, PO Box 945, Newport, OR 97365.

Deb will be dearly missed…….coast to coast.  Rest in peace dear Deb.