February 26, 1965 — October 4, 2023
Colleen Sipes
Colleen was born in Tacoma Washington to Donald and Margaret Steffens. She attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School, Hunt Middle School and graduated from Foss High School in 1983. Colleen loved reminiscing about stories of her childhood years and all the friendships she had made. Colleen married Jeffrey Sipes of Tacoma WA and later had two children, Samuel and Hannah. Colleen is preceded in death by her father Donald, baby sister Mary, and the father of her children Jeff.
Colleen worked for many years at St. Joseph Medical Center in the File Room, Radiology, and eventually the Emergency Room. At 36 years old, Colleen went back to school to become a Registered Nurse. She is remembered and highly respected by the ER staff at St. Joe’s, St. Francis and most recently Kaiser Urgent Care-Capitol Hill. She is described by her coworkers as empathetic, genuine, a true ray of sunshine, one of the kindest, funniest humans and a great nurse.
Everyone that knew and loves Colleen knows about her witty, charming personality and her love of impersonations. Most of us at some point heard her impersonate and lovingly talk about her “little dad”.
In Colleen’s free time, her greatest joys were time with her children, cooking and following all things Hollywood. She was very much a foodie and truly the best cook. She loved anything from greasy diners for omelettes to five-star dining at restaurants like Canlis. Everyone close to her has probably had a special dining experience with her that she organized. It was her love language. Colleen will be missed immensely by so many, always in our hearts and on our minds.
A service for Colleen will be held on November 17th, 2023 @ 11am at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Tacoma.
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