Obituary: Cindy-Jo Collins

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Cindy-Jo Collins

April 7, 1958 – March 20, 2017

Port Townsend, Wash.

Cindy-Jo Collins died March 20, 2017 from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Olympia, Wash. to Gary and Betty Collins, and grew up in Olympia and Port Angeles. Cindy was a long-time resident of Port Townsend. She recieved her BA in Accounting and worked for the Port of Port Townsend and Columbia wineries. She loved sailing, hiking, and exploring the great outdoors. On her last trip she got to kiss a dolphin, which delighted her. Cindy was adventurous and outgoing, a talented musician and artist.

Cindy is preceded in death by her father, Gary I. Collins. Cindy is survived by her mother, Betty Clark; son, Eric (Tonia) Coutlee; brother Brian (Sherri) Collins; close friend Rick Brendon; niece Emma Kolden; and nephews Gavin and Ian Collins.

A Memorial Potluck will be held Sunday April 2, 2017 from 12-4 p.m. in Port Townsend at the Fort Worden State Park Kitchen Shack, next to the boat launch.