We've just heard, on another board, news that we have a hard time believing or fathoming.  If anyone has any knowledge would you please message me.
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My condolences to family and friends and may you RIP Thong Princess

Colleen was a fixture at both Mission Hills and Corbin Bowls. Her enthusiasm for bowling was infectious, and she's probably a major reason many juniors are still bowling today.

My prayers and condolences to the family.

I started several times to post something here but every time I tried my eyes teared up so bad I could not see the screen.

Colleen was a very special lady to everyone that knew her. She was not a great bowler (like many of us) but that never stopped her for one second from trying to get better (like many of us). She loved the sport and loved the people playing it.

Thanks to the internet she had friends spread around the country and maybe even the world (like many of us). She did not think twice about sacrificing other luxuries so she could buy airline tickets and hop a jet to meet any of us anywhere (like a few of us).

She enjoyed helping others love the sport of bowling as much as she did. Her passing hit me particularly hard because she worked hard finding me a location in the Los Angles area to hold one of my clinics. The clinic will be held next month and I was looking forward to seeing her.

There is no doubt that she was the “Mother Hen” of “The Gathering” like only one of us.
She was usually the first to arrive and the last to leave even though she lived 2500 miles away. I don’t think she missed a single year. I vow to keep having the gatherings as long as possible, but they will never be the same without her.

The good news is Heaven is getting a dedicated bowler maybe she can get on a team with my parents.

Good by my favorite California Chick
Ron Clifton

This outpouring on Colleen's behalf is proof that we all probably leave a bigger "footprint" on life than we really know. Many of us only knew her through this site, but were/are still touched by her example and enthusiasm for our game.

The best way to remember her is to treat each other a little better.  What are we doing so that we can be remembered in a positive way? Bowling is something we all seem to love, but it's not LIFE.

Have a great day everyone, and next time you roll the ball get a strike for Colleen!  


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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff

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The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer and not of Brunswick Corporation.

Colleen .. I wonder if you knew how many lives you touched .. we ALL are going to miss you!
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as is often said during times like these...no one is promised tomorrow...and to make the most of your time with everyone you meet.

TP definitely did just that and she will be greatly missed by more than she would have ever imagined.

My prayers go out for her family and everyone that is touched by her passing. God Bless.

i'm at a loss for words...when i seen the signature on another poster's reply saying rip thongprincess!!!i wondered aloud what is going on here.so i sent a pm and now know the horrible truth.....Colleen is gone!!!and i was just reading her story that she sent me of how she got the name ThongPrincess!!!!i have thought about deleting it but now i wont ever delete it.she is gonna be so sorely missed by all those who knew her and i never had the pleasure of meeting her in person.my prayers and thoughts of condolences go out to her family and friends at this most difficult time!!!
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