Claudia, Colloran, 57, entered into rest on February 28, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 11, 1951 in Stockton to the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Thelma Robertson. She has been a resident of Manteca for the past 24 years.

Claudia is survived by her husband of 34 years, Richard Colloran of Manteca. She has three daughters; Allison (Marcus) Little of Manteca, Heather Colloran of Manteca, and Megan (Shain) Niven of Manteca; and one sister, Diane (John) Arthur of Vallecito, Ca. She was also blessed by 3 grandchildren Makeila Hofer of Manteca, Blake Little of Manteca, and Chase Niven of Manteca.

Claudia was a six-year member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Manteca. She was also a very devoted member of her support group “Relapse Polychondritis.” This support group was very instrumental in Claudia’s day to day life with coping with her rare disease. Claudia enjoyed gardening and found serenity in visiting the ocean. She always found time to spend with her children and grandchildren. She loved being with family and enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. Claudia was always a very positive person and always found the good in everyone. She was a very spiritual lady who was a true angel on earth.

Mrs. Colloran’s services are being handled by P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home. Services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. at P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home 290 N. Union Road,Manteca.

In Memory of Claudia, donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to Jane Buckner MD. Benaroy Research Institute 1201 Ninth Ave. Seattle, WA 98101-2795.