It is with warm remembrance that we are announcing the passing of Colleen Crook on March 7, 2023. Colleen was a passionate Cougar, a proud Gamma Phi Beta, and a beautiful Irish lass.

Colleen was born April 26, 1940 to Gerald and Norma McDermott in Fort Morgan, CO. She grew up and attended school in Richland, WA. She and Pat started dating in 7 ^th grade and attended WSU together. She graduated with a degree in Education and spent the rest of her life endlessly learning. She also instilled this curiosity in her children, grandchildren and many others.

She had a deep connection to her Irish heritage, made several trips to Ireland, studied its history and even learned Gaelic. She loved to laugh, often to the point of tears, and loved music, particularly Gaelic folk songs. She lit up around children, delighted in the joy of play, and was a great dancer.

Colleen is survived by her childhood sweetheart and husband of sixty-one years, Pat, her four children – Colleen (Esther), Kelly (Stephanie), Casey (Marie), and Brady (Melissa) – and seven grandchildren – Sierra (Tim), Connor (Sammantha), Kylee (Takunda), Riley, Courtney, Patrick, and Dylan.

She was a strong woman, a loving wife, and fiercely devoted to her kids and grandkids. She will be missed but helped us all be better people.

Please join us for a celebration of her life on Friday, March 24, 10:00 am, at Sacred Heart Parish in Pullman. There will be food, beverages and many, many stories.  Corbeill Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements.  Colleen will be laid to rest at the Pullman Cemetery.