Born Oct. 28, 1928, in Aguilar, Colo. Went to be with the Lord May 25, 2009. She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was a devoted wife to Marko Budak for 50 years, who preceded her in death. Colleen was a resident of Ely, Nevada for 59 years prior to moving to Carson City in 1997. She was a member of First Christian Church. Her hobbies included gardening, sewing and quilting.
Colleen was devoted to her family and a loving mother to her surviving children and grandchildren, son James Budak (Louise), daughter, Patricia Steere (Russell), son Danny Budak, son Matthew Budak, daughter, Mary Bachmann (Guy), grandchildren: Michael Budak, Lyndsay Budak, Erin Budak, Kaitlin Budak, Anthony Bachmann, and Carly Bachmann.
Memorial Services will be 3 p.m., Saturday at First Christian Church 2205 Mouton Drive (off Goni and Conestoga), Carson City. In lieu of flowers Colleen requests to love and cherish each moment with your family.