Colleen Coate

Colleen was a beautiful woman inside and out. I feel very blessed to have known her for 31 years. My first memory of her was her contagious smile - she smiled with her whole face and body - her eyes lit up, her cheeks blushed, her grin spread from ear to ear and radiated that huge smile which was always accompanied by a powerful loving hug. I remember Colleen being unique, generous, kind and full of joy. She was exciting to be around always laughing and up for having fun. She was artistic and shared her beauty with the world. She expressed ideas intensely and was always engaged and present in conversations whether it was a one on one or a group. Colleen reflected warmth and love as though you were in the presence of the sun. I will fondly remember the amazing times we had together in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Ft. Lauderdale, Park City and New Orleans. The world is less bright without her. May her memory be eternal!