Jackie Colleran, Organ Recipient 1940 - 2011

Jacqueline (Jackie) Colleran, age 70, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died at UCLA Medical Center on May 17, 2011, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jackie was born on June 8,1940, in the town of Glasgow, Scotland, to the late William Lawrence and Theresa Davis Lawrence. After moving to Canada, Jackie attended Cathedral High School. Jacqueline married Jack Colleran on Oct.15, 1960, at Saint Anne's in Cleveland, Ohio. Jackie and Jack raised three children, Mike, Lisa and Tim Colleran, and have eight grandchildren. Jackie worked for the Conejo Valley School District as a school nurse at Los Cerritos Middle School and Newbury Park High School.

In 1996, Jacqueline received a transplant from UCLA Medical Center and became a volunteer and activist for Organ Donation. Jackie became the President of Ventura County West Valley Chapter of Trio and a member of the UNOS (United Network of Organ Sharing) committee which is responsible for managing the United States Organ Transplant System.

Jackie is survived by her husband, Jack, and children, Michael, Lisa and Tim. In addition, eight grandchildren from eldest to youngest: Ryan Pope, Christine Colleran, Connor Pope, John Patrick Colleran, Jacob Colleran, Kelly Colleran, Nick Colleran and Katy Colleran.