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GLENDEAN MARY COLEBANK HARKINS
July 4, 1925 ˜ March 6, 2020
Glendean Mary Colebank Harkins passed away peacefully in her home at VanMall Retirement Community in Vancouver, WA on March 6, 2020, at the age of 94. She was born on July 4, 1925, in British Columbia, Canada, where she grew up with her parents, Gale and Mary Colebank, one brother and six sisters.
Glendean later worked there as a logging camp cook, where she met and married her husband of 51 years, Steven L. Harkins. In the mid-50’s the family moved to California, and as a homemaker and mother, Glendean raised three daughters, Rita McColgin (Gene), Lana Conney (Chris), Karen Jackson (Gary) and one son, Don Harkins (Sonja). In the late 60’s, the family moved to the State of Washington and settled in the Battle Ground area on their small farm.
Outdoors and gardening were Glendean’s passion. She loved the farm life, and always enjoyed her vegetable gardens, flowers, and riding horses up into her late seventies. Glendean loved music. Music was always a part of her life. She would have her country western music playing every chance she had, and up into her 90’s she was still going to the Senior Center to dance. But most importantly of all, she cherished her family, being blessed with four children, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Glendean was preceded in death by her husband, Steve; her daughter, Lana; her parents, Gale and Mary; one brother and three sisters.
A Celebration of Life will take place in a few weeks.
“I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time you think of me, I know you will miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand, that an angel came
and called my name and took me by the hand.”
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4 Entries
Auntie Dean was a big part of my younger years, she was always busy as a bee. A very lovely Auntie.
Sharen Hart
March 16, 2020
From the moment I married into the family 34 years ago I have admired and respected Mom Dean. She was the touch-stone that came to mind when I thought or spoke of self-reliance, natural abilities, endless energy, dedication to family, and strength of will. Oh yeah, and dancing...she could dance your shoes right off! I will miss her greatly.
Gene McColgin
March 16, 2020
We will miss you Sweet Mom! How wonderful it was to have your family all gathered around those last days --- and you still wanted to dance?
Rita McColgin
March 15, 2020
I was always inspired when meeting with Glendean by her kindness, enthusiasm, and energy. I'm so very sorry for your loss. She left the world a better place.
Mary Shepard
March 15, 2020
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