Colleen Elizabeth Owen

It is with deep sadness her family announces the passing of Colleen Elizabeth Owen (nee Bearden), late Wednesday Afternoon, November 12, 2014. She passed away at the age of 66 after a valiant struggle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law, cousin and friend.

Colleen was predeceased by her mother, Eileen Johnson (Paog, Bearden) and her father Harold Bearden, and stepfather Tony Johnson.

Colleen is survived by her loving husband Michael, her two children Thomas and Jennifer, her three grandchildren, Adrianna, Tyler and Mason and her cousin Doug (Rochelle) Skinner, Elizabeth Matthews and Tom Matthews.

Colleen was born in Vancouver, November 2, 1948. She grew up in Hamilton, Ontario and Summered in Winnipeg. She later made the permanent move to Winnipeg, and met her husband Michael. They were wed May 8, 1971, and have spent the last 43 years together up until her passing.

Colleen graduated from University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts with Majors in Economics and Political Science. Before her retirement last year, Colleen was a long term employee of Hook and Smith Barristers and Solicitors, where she was employed as a legal secretary and Office Manager.

Colleen was an avid reader, gardener and loved her dogs dearly. She enjoyed golfing with her sister-in-law Mary-El and her friend Dodie.

Funeral service to be held Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway, Winnipeg at 2:00 p.m.

Colleen's family would like to extend a special thanks to our friends and family who supported us through this difficult time, and Gimli Johnson Memorial Hospital for their thoughtful care and endless compassion.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to CancerCare Manitoba.