Colleen was born 7-15-1943 in Missoula, Montana to Helen Juliana Ryan & Kenneth “Bumps” Williams. She lived most of her life in Wallace, Idaho and graduated from Wallace High School. She then attended Brigham Young University And graduated from there in 1965. She married Eugene Callahan that same year. They had two sons: Keith Edward and Kip Eugene. They were later divorced. She met the love of her life in 1993, Eldon Kurt Zierold, and married him in the Provo, Utah L.D.S. Temple on November 5, 1993.

Colleen was an English teacher, and taught in Wallace, Idaho; Bonanza, Nicaragua; Lewiston, Idaho; Grants, New Mexico; and Orem, Utah. She loved the students and she loved teaching. A few of her favorite classes were Creative Writing, Mock Trial, and Sophomore Honors English.

Her greatest love was her family. She was a great mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, & wife. Her two sons gave her 6 beautiful grandchildren. Keith (Adriana) gave her Meagan & Andrew, and a step-grandson Leo Silva. Kip (Amber) gave her Tallon, Jacob, Annie, and Aiden. Tallon (Lauren) gave her the first great granddaughter, Laramie Grace Callahan.

In her earlier years, she played tennis, golf, and bridge, and later she worked the Texas Twister Fairs with her sister Barb and brother-in-law Kent. Her love of music was prevalent throughout her life. She sang many duets and trios with her sisters and in choirs.

She especially enjoyed living on a little farm with Eldon where they raised registered quarterhorse babies.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities, including Relief Society President, Young Women’s President and as a teacher in several organizations. She especially loved working in Primary and working in the Provo Temple with Eldon.

She is survived by her husband, Eldon, her two sons, Keith (Adriana) and Kip (Amber), her brother Jim (Linda) and her three sisters, Pat Christensen (Dave), Karen Tiller, Barbara Memmott (Kent), and a stepbrother John Edwards. She also has many beloved nieces and nephews.

She passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

A special thanks go to the Hospice nurses, nurse Shelley, family, and many friends and ward family. The Graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. located at the Lehi Cemetery, 1100 North 400 East, Lehi, Utah under the direction of Walker Funeral Home & led by her son, Kip Callahan.