Colleen Marie Maruska
Published March 1, 2013
Colleen Marie Maruska
Colleen, age 58, passed away with family at her side on January 9, 2013. She was born in Seattle, WA, on March 10, 1954 and raised by Pierre and Kathryn Sand. Colleen grew up in Auburn, WA and attended Holy Family Catholic Church. Colleen’s passion for life was being a wife, mother and teacher. After raising her three children, Colleen obtained a degree from Highline Community College in Early Childhood Education. She taught for the Auburn and Kent school districts. In 1977, Colleen married the love of her life, Gary Maruska.Colleen is survived by her mother, Kathryn Sand, husband of 35 years, Gary Maruska, sons Aaron (Katie) and Patrick Maruska, daughter Rachel Gilbert (Ryan), and one grandchild, Cassidy. Always placing others and their needs before her own, Colleen’s unwavering love and support for her family and friends will forever be remembered. Colleen’s service was held on Friday, January 18th at 11 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Tacoma.