Colleen A. McGowan
July 31, 1958 ~ December 13, 2013
Colleen A. McGowan (age 55) of Herndon, VA, died on Friday, December 13, 2013 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Loving wife of 18 years to James McGowan; sister of Jimmy (Marie) Berger and Gloria (Randy) Bowers; aunt of Ginger and Heather. She is also survived by many extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Hilda Berger. Relatives and friends are invited to Colleen's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Wednesday, December 18 from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 pm and where a funeral service will follow at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Colleen's name to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or www.lightthenight.org.
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss,our thoughts and prayersare with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Truly sorry for your loss. Colleen was such a positive and happy person and I know all of Moneys Corner will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the family.
Colleen was such a strong, selfless person who always had a smile and a positive attitude. We were blessed to have her in our lives and to call her friend. Her life on earth is done but her journey continues in Heaven. She touched many lives on earth. Goodbye my dear friend until we meet again!
James, im so sorry for your loss.I didnt know Colleen but i know being your wife she had to be a wonderfull person.Peace to you and your family
james, you don,t need me to tell you what a caring, kind person Colleen was.she was a good friend. My grandaughter Becca and I will mist seeing her at the MAA functions. GOD BLESS YOU TOO.
Collen was a great pearson and brought light into any conversation. The archery world will miss her and her energy.
Jim, losing the light of your life must be, without a doubt, the most difficult event in your life. But knowing that she is now likely being voted in as the most popular angel and the one most likely to succeed must be the reason why God really needed her. We will all miss her dearly as she has always been one of the cheeriest and upbeat people we have ever known. May she she always be remembered for her love of all and especially you.
From everyone at Alexandria Toyota James you have our deepest sympathy.
Words cannot even begin to say how much Colleen will be missed. We share in your grief with our deepest condolences. Kelly Hickey – Eutaw Forest Archers – Waldorf MD.
Jim, I have known Colleen for many years, going back to the Wing Bowmen days. You are so lucky to have shared your life with her. She certainly touched many of our lives in the archery community. We will all miss seeing her on the circuit but we know she will be teching archery to all God’s children. May God bless you and be with you during this most trying time in your life.
Colleen was a great woman and she will be missed greatly. My heart goes out to her family and friends.
from me and my family we send you our prayers in this time. im truly sorry for your loss.
Jim, Our hearts ache for you at the loss of Colleen. I will always have many fine memories of the archery days I was fortunate to have been able to share with her. She will surely be remembered as a special, energetic, outgoing, giving, caring & spiritual woman by the countless lives she touched. Fondly, Chris, Rick & John Goldsmith
Sorry for your loss, Jim. Colleen was a great lady. She will be missed.
I only knew Colleen through Archery but she was a amazing kind and open women. She is and will always be very missed
Dear James, Our deepest sympathy to you. Colleen’s infectious personality will be remembered across the country by all who knew her. R.I.P. Mohican Bowmen Archery Club
James I never met Colleen but your devotion to her told me what a special lady she was on earth and she still is in heaven. I am so sorry for your loss of having her here. My prayers are with you
We never saw Colleen that she did not have a smile on her face. We mourn your loss, and know that she will be with you forever. Our hearfelt sympathies to you, James.
Colleen will always be remembered by us. She was such a fun and wonderful person.
So sorry to hear of Collen’s passing and offer our condolences. She will surely be missed on the ranges of Maryland. Sincerely, Everett & Deborah Boston, Mohican Bowmen.
I’m saddened to hear of Colleen’s transition. I extend my deepest sympathy to the family! James Burrell Mohican Bowmen Archery Club
James, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. From all of your friends at Route 1.
James, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
I’m so sorry to hear about Colleen. I was in her Core Group at Community Bible Study my first year attending in Purcellville. I loved her confidence in the Lord and her positive outlook. She was very loving towards me and my girls, and I appreciated her prayers and concern over their health always. As I was thinking about her, this verse was laid on my heart. Phillipians 3… But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and training toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. John 16:22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. (Jesus words) May the Lord bless you with His peace
James, I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Emma and Carmin