Colleen VanZee
Obituary
Colleen Ruth (Shaw) VanZee, 41, died on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at her home following a lengthy illness. Colleen was born April 10, 1968 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida the daughter of James Joseph and Suzanne Ellen (Crass) Shaw. Colleen married Eric Sean VanZee on June 19, 1993 in Cheney, Washington. They moved to Tulsa where she has worked as a paraprofessional in the Jenks Public Schools. Colleen and Eric were active members of Faith United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Eric; her daughters, Sydney, Riley and Mackenzie VanZee; her parents James and Suzanne Shaw of Sapulpa, OK; her sister: Jill Paulat of Anthem, AZ; her brothers: J.J. Shaw of Sapulpa, OK and Patrick Shaw of Chesapeake, VA. Memorial services will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2009 in the Faith United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VanZee Support Fund, Faith United Methodist Church, 7431 E. 91st Street, Tulsa, OK 74133. To make an online contribution you can click on the link below:http://www.epartnersingiving.com/colleenruthshawvanzee
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Matthew Inman
Colleen, Eric and I were roommates in the early 90s. So sorry to hear of the loss of Colleen. My heart goes out to her family, Eric and their three children.
With love,
Matthew
Matthew Inman
To your entire family: May god bless you and watch over your entire family. Beautiful Collen may she rest in peace!! Love, Diane King
Diane King
Colleen was an amazing teacher here at Town & Country School. Her enthusiasm was contagious! Our prayers of peace go out to Eric and the girls. I was always encouraged by hers and Eric's blogs at caringbridge. They were always so positive and full of faith....."she fought a good fight and now has finished this race of life.....her reward was waiting for her....she is now there with her Heavenly Father!"
Cyndi Tolbert
Eric was my asst principal for a time and although I did not know Colleen personally I know that she was loved very much. I am so sorry for the loss this family must endure. I pray that we all find peace in knowing she is not suffering any longer. My God keep you in his hands. Sincerely Peggy Gable
peggy gable
I worked with Colleen at Town & Country School; she was an awesome person and gym teacher. Colleen always had such an upbeat personality radiating energy and happiness to her students and co-workers. My heart and prayers go out to Eric and the girls. I will hold the family close in prayer.
Jo Ann Hammack (Buck)
My daughter, Christian Alexander had Coach Colleen early in her gymnastics career. Colleen was so encouraging and always there for Chris! We too have all her personal notes that she would write to Chris before the meets. She was an awesome person! Our prayers to her precious family.
AJ Hulsey
Our prayers go out to the VanZee family. Colleen was a very special person and gymnastics coach. She took the time to write each gymnast an encouraging note before each meet. We have kept everyone that was written. She will always have a specail place in our hearts . May God bless her family with love and strength. Bud, Stacey, Madison, Jake Biram
Stacey Biram
All my love and prayers, Dani
Danielle Jackson