March 20, 1959 – June 2, 2018

Colleen Annette Erfle “nee” Thomas March 20, 1959 –June 2, 2018 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Colleen on Saturday, June 2 2018 of Colleen After a 2 year battle with cancer Colleen slipped silently into the night at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops BC. She was 59 years young. Beloved wife of Randy Erfle. Devoted mother to her two sons Donald and Devon Erfle Loving daughter of Don (Karen McLeod) Thomas. Colleen is predeceased by her dear mother Yvonne Thomas Adored sister to Linda Thomas and Tracy Thomas. Aunt to Rachel Thomas. Sister in law to Jason Dandenault. Colleen is also survived by her Aunt Maxine Rankin in Kelowna and Uncles Bob, Ken, Bill and Brian Thomas all from Alberta and numerous cousins throughout Alberta and BC. She is predeceased by her grandparents Theda and Ed Duncan and Dave and Myfanwy Thomas. Colleen was born in Ponoka Alberta. From there the family moved to Calgary and then to Kamloops BC She graduated from Westsyde Secondary in 1977. After meeting her future husband Randy they settled in Kamloops and raised 2 beautiful boys. Colleen was content to be a full time wife and mother. She had many hobbies like painting and crocheting. She loved to go fishing, preferably for salmon. She also loved animals and had a variety of pets constantly coming and going through her household. In her later years she became an accountant and worked as a bookkeeper for her Dad’s and husband’s business Abco Duradek There will be a private family service held. . Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

Condolences may be left at www.firstmemorialkamloops.com Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial, Kamloops (250) 554 2429

• Date : 2018-06-02
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.