In memory

In memory . . . . . . of a life so beautifully lived . . . . a Heart so deeply loved.

Jackie Colleran, Organ Recipient 1940 - 2011


Jacqueline (Jackie) Colleran, age 70, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died at UCLA Medical Center on May 17, 2011, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jackie was born on June 8,1940, in the town of Glasgow, Scotland, to the late William Lawrence and Theresa Davis Lawrence. After moving to Canada, Jackie attended Cathedral High School. Jacqueline married Jack Colleran on Oct.15, 1960, at Saint Anne's in Cleveland, Ohio. Jackie and Jack raised three children, Mike, Lisa and Tim Colleran, and have eight grandchildren. Jackie worked for the Conejo Valley School District as a school nurse at Los Cerritos Middle School and Newbury Park High School.

In 1996, Jacqueline received a transplant from UCLA Medical Center and became a volunteer and activist for Organ Donation. Jackie became the President of Ventura County West Valley Chapter of Trio and a member of the UNOS (United Network of Organ Sharing) committee which is responsible for managing the United States Organ Transplant System.

Jackie is survived by her husband, Jack, and children, Michael, Lisa and Tim. In addition, eight grandchildren from eldest to youngest: Ryan Pope, Christine Colleran, Connor Pope, John Patrick Colleran, Jacob Colleran, Kelly Colleran, Nick Colleran and Katy Colleran.
Labels:

1 comment:

  1. Glenn MatsukiMay 30, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Re-Post of a message by Donate Life Ambassador, Robert Scanlan
    God did a re-count. He found one of His angel-warriors was missing. Our beloved friend Jackie Colleran has been called back to His side.

    Jackie passed Tuesday afternoon in UCLA's Ronald Regan Medical Center, after a long battle with cancer not related to her liver. She was comforted by her family in her final days and passed peacefully with her devoted husband Jack at her side.

    In the past fourteen years, Jackie accomplished more for the betterment of the transplant community than any volunteer in Southern California. Jackie championed individual patients and their caregivers, and with equal vigor spearheaded broad causes on behalf of patient needs everywhere. Her abilities, dedication and altruism led to many high level positions locally and nationally with TRIO, UNOS and other organizations, and also brought her the highest respect and friendship of staff and patients at UCLA Hospital where she focused great time and energy for more than a decade. Jackie was also a major contributor of time and talent to DonateLife to elevate awareness for organ donation.

    Jackie's life has positively impacted thousands of individuals, and leaves the transplant community the legacy of a life model of character and conduct for us to emulate.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

Search for an Honoree