Christine Colleran
June 13, 1949 - June 02, 2015
Obituary
Christine ‘Chris' Mary Colleran passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65 on June 2, 2015. Chris was born on June 13, 1949 in Pierre, SD, one of four children to Edward James and Theresa ‘Tess' Colleran. Chris graduated in 1967 from T. F. Riggs High School in Pierre and then graduated from the Pierre School of Practical Nursing in 1968 with an L.P.N. degree. Also in 1968, Chris married Donald L. Hanson and they welcomed their son 3 years later. Her nursing career started in SD and took her to Minnesota and Montana. She spent the majority of her nursing years at the Billings Clinic. Before retiring in 2011, Chris gave care and compassion to many people as a nurse for Rocky Mountain Hospice. In 2010 she met her soul mate Bill Nemecheck and began the next chapter in her life. Chris was most proud of her grandsons and loved attending all of their sporting events, music concerts and awards assemblies. She enjoyed “girls' night” with dear friends, lunches and conversation with her friend Toy. Chris was very happy working in her yard and garden at the home she shared with Bill in Bridger. She often entertained family and friends and made everyone laugh with the roll of her eyes and her mischievous grin. Chris is survived by her son Jason Hanson, grandsons Simon and Carter of Billings, and by Bill Nemecheck of Bridger, MT; brothers Ed (Becky) Colleran of Sioux Falls, SD and Michael (Susan) Colleran of Pierre, SD and sister Patricia Colleran of Spearfish, SD; nieces and nephews: Katie (Ryan) Fuller, Sioux Falls; Maggie (Matt) Varilek, Washington D.C.; Patrick Colleran, Denver, CO; Sheena (Chris) Strom, Rapid City, SD; Sean (Jessica) Colleran, Aberdeen, SD; and Brittany Roberts, Champlin, MN. She is also survived by Dan (Kenzy) Nemecheck, Joliet, MT; Tracie (Jeremy) Vogel, Billings; Tami (Ricky) Grewell, Silesia, MT; and grandchildren Abigail, Alliyah, Jace, Jess, Noah, and Jordan. There will be a celebration of Chris' life on Saturday, June 20th at the Knights of Columbus, downstairs, from 12-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Michelle Ackerman Luce
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I don't think I realized you were an only child.... Your mom always made me smile :)
My mom died in 1995... Will be 20 years at Christmas :(
I hope you can find some comfort in the fact that she knew your boys, and loved being in their lives!!! Love and prayer to you... One day at a time! Michelle Ackerman Luce
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Jeanne Schmidt Olson
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The memories I have of my best friend since 4th grade will forever be with me. I can't even imagine the number of people she has helped as they also left the earthly world and have greated her as she left her loving family. I wonder if her mom has a large bottle of RC Cola in heaven.
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Kathy Osborne
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I was so saddened to hear about Chris' passing this morning. I was lucky enough to work with Chris at two different hospice organizations. As with most nurses, I'm sure Chris was never really aware of the lives she touched. I can attest that her compassion, humor and knowledge brought much comfort to her patients and their loved ones. Wishing the same peace and love to her family and friends that she helped provide for so many people along the way. Rest peacefully, my friend.
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Michele Rounds Brich
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Chris ("Tina" to us) and her sister Pat were the BEST babysitters for our large family in Pierre in the mid-late 60's. Not many were brave enough to take on 8 boys and a girl (more boys came later). We still talk about how fun it was when one or both of them babysat for us. My sympathies to Pat, Mike & Susan and the rest of Chris's family. Heaven has gained a special lady.