Clinton Township, Michigan

Nov. 10, 1929 — Nov. 28, 2016

Colleen Dilkes, 87, a past resident of Seaside, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, at her home in Clinton Township, Michigan, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Colleen was born Nov. 10, 1929, in the New Llano Colony, Leesville, Louisiana.

While residing in Seaside, Colleen worked as a Realtor, was a board member of Parks and Recreation, an active member of the Seaside Lioness Club, and an American Legion Auxiliary member.

Colleen is survived by her sister, Eula Bishop Fish of Florence, Oregon; her son, Larry Knutson of Clinton Township, Michigan; son Bob Mills of Florence; daughter Marcee Teeters of Eugene, Oregon; granddaughter Misty Merrill of St. Louis, Missouri; grandson Brent Merrill of Beaverton, Oregon; plus numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandkids.

A celebration of life will be held this coming summer in Florence, Oregon.