Barbara Jean Collins was born May 23, 1944 in Canby Minnesota to: Orville and Alfreda Laabs. She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on April 7,2024 after a hard and bravely fought battle with Pulmonary Hypertension.
She came to Colorado Springs around age 12 and it became her beloved home.
It was there that she would meet her future husband Chuck while working as a waitress at Docs Café in 1963.
They married on April 19,1964 in Colorado Springs and were together for 60 years!
She was a devout servant of her Lord and Savior Jesus. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in the Lord was a source of peace, comfort and strength her whole life. She truly had a servant’s heart, always thinking of others needs first and hers last. Church was always an important part of her life, she loved to worship Jesus! She loved to be in fellowship with others and family get togethers brought her great joy. She also loved… her family, flowers, hummingbirds, all children, the mountains-especially Pikes Peak! She was never able to pass up a good garage sale! She was very creative and enjoyed crafting. She found great joy and pride in her grandchildren and never missed an event or activity they were in. She had a great sense of humor and a quick wit! She never complained and even at her sickest if you asked, “how are you?” it was always answered with “I’m fine!”
She is survived by her husband Chuck. Daughters: Kim (Tom), Susan (Gary). Sons: Gary (Tina), Larry.
Grandchildren: Michaela, Daniel, Vince (Christina) Mike, Ian (Stephanie), Amber (Brian), Michael, Austin(Harmonie),Neekah.
Great Grandchildren: Declan,Clint,Nora,Maximus
Siblings: Donald, Sharon (Larry),Diane (Cliff),Bob (Dominica),Gary (Mary),Dave,Scott (Rhonda) Dean, Jamie(Mike).
She was preceded in death by: Mother Alfreda ,Father Orville,Sister Darlene,Niece/Daughter Lorie.
If you are lead to do so, contributions can be made in her name to: Rocky Mountain Calvary-Children’s Ministry. She loved all God’s children! Her heart was for all to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. If you have any questions regarding Salvation in Jesus please contact any of the Pastors at Rocky Mountain Calvary. 719-597-1133
The Celebration of her life will be on Thursday April 25th 1:00 p.m at : Rocky Mountain Calvary 4285 N. Academy Blvd Colorado Springs, CO. 80918
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