Tina Lynn Collier
August 22, 1966 - March 26, 2006
Obituary
Tina Lynn Richter Collier
Tina was born August 22, 1966 in Brookings, S.D. to George & Neva Richter and three months later moved to Washington with her parents and sister Janet Hegseth where she graduated from Mount Rainier High School in Des Moines. She married Daniel Collier on August 17, 1985 and gave birth to two beautiful daughters, Megan & Monica Collier on March 10, 1986. While trying to find herself, Tina divorced and later found Frederick Vaughn her friend and companion. In 2005, Tina started her own business TLC Tax services. Tina had an active role in activities with her daughters from Girl Scouts Troop Leader and being part of both the Burien Eagle and Renton Spinnaker Eagle Drill Teams. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends: camping, boating, motorcycling, gardening, playing cards, cooking, and entertaining. Tina had an electric energy and kinetic laugh, always up for a good time. She will always be remembered for her free spirit and big heart. She always had an open door and made time for her family. Family as Tina defined it was just about everyone she knew. Tina is survived by her daughters Megan & Monica Collier, parents George & Neva Richter, siblings Janet & Dennis Hegseth & Justin Richter, niece and nephew Amanda & Devan Hegseth, companion Fredrick Vaughn, former husband Daniel Collier, and her pet and the fourth musketeer, D’Artegnon. Viewing Thursday 12:00 – 8:00pm with Services Friday, March 31, 2006 at 3:00pm at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd. SeaTac 206 242-1787.
I’m so sadden by her loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
I worked with Tina at Bartell’s and I am very saddened by her loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
I went to school with Janet and just wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
“How do I say goodbye to what we had?
The good times that made us laugh
Outweighted the bad
I thought we’d get to see forever
But forever’s gone away
It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.
I don’t know where this road is gonna lead
All I know is where we’ve been
And what we’ve been through
It’s so hard to say goodbye to your best friend
But I’ll take with me my memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It’s just so hard to say goodbye to you, Tina
Your girlfriend Bolinda
Love always and forever
Megan & Monica,
I’m here for you.
Love you,
Bolinda
No words can ever convey how much Tina will be missed. She was the life of the party, and will always be remembered for her contagious laugh and witty sense humor.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult time. May God bless you all.
Jeff, Paula and Mathew Rockwell
We are so sad for your loss. Tina was a wonderful and caring person. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. We love you all.
She was my sister-in-law for many years & a sweeter person you couldn’t know.She leaves behind 2 beautiful daughters who will never stop missing her in their lives.
I have only known Tina through work for three years but I admired her energy, intelligence and drive. Her love for her family was amazing. Her loss is heartbreaking. I will miss her dearly.
Tina was my best friend for many years. alot of fond memories that will never be forgotten. I remember when Tina and I worked at South center mall when we were 16 and it was a few months before Christmas, we both went to the jewelers and put a friendship ring on layaway for each other, it was a small band with on small diamond, about a month later I went back to the jewelers and traded my ring in for a ring with two diamonds to show Tina how much of a friend she was to me. Tina’s laugh will never be forgotten, we all knew when Tina was in the house. Tina here’s to you, its Tequila time. Tina you will always be in my thoughts and my heart. Love always your friend forever.
Vickie Johnson Smith
To the family my thought are prayers are with you.
Tina, Tina,Tina. Even though I only knew you for a short time, I will miss your laugh and smile. You always found a way to make me think we could accomplish anything. Thanks for being there while you could. Debbi
Oh Tina..how you made me laugh. Even when I really didn’t want to maybe it had to do with the margaritas!. When I had bad times, you were able to pull me out. God bless Janet for giving me the opportunity to get to know her beautiful sister. Janet is very private with mixing her family and work life. Thank you with all of my heart for letting me in. I’ve been blessed for knowing Tina.
Janet, I will always be here for you..always!
Love,
Lori
We are truly sorry for this tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her friends and family. Tina was one of the most genuine people, with a sparkling personality and an infectious laugh you couldn’t help but join in. She will surely be missed…
Tina will be greatly missed. Her laugh and smile were contagious I will miss that.
Jill Stromnes
I met Tina when she came to work at Bartell Drugs, and we hit it off as friends and our friendship grew. So after all these years how do I put into words how deeply she touched my soul. Tina was one of the smartest people I have ever known. No matter how silly or stupid I did something she never made me feel bad about myself. She would just tell me that I was being kept around for the entertainment value. We laughed a lot and shed a few tears. So now how do I say goodbye to someone whom I admired and loved and will miss until the day that I die. She would often say that her daughters, Megan and Monica were the best thing that ever happened to her. As I have tried to come to terms with Tina’s passing I know she is truly loved by her entire family and a very large extended family.
Tina was the life of any party and my merories of her are filled with road trips,camping trips,dinners out, movies and watching TV. She loved to watch the Amazing Race and Desperate House wives. She loved life but I think she just got a little lost in life.
So how do I say goodby to my friend?
Goodbye my friend
I know I will never see you again
But the love you gave me though out the years
Will help take away these tears
Goodbye my friend
I’m OK now
You can go now
Goodbye my friend……
Megan and Monica, I love you both. That love of a Mother is one so different. I’m so glad that you came to Georgia and I was able to see you while you were here. I haven’t updated the Family Tree Poster yet so I really do need to get that done. I’m going to make sure your names are included. Please know that I share your sorrow and just want to put my arms around you both. I believe you have a strong faith and you both are very percious. May you ever look to the one who truly will never turn His back on you in all of your life. Your Mother was, is and will always be precious to you both. I only wish I could have been there for some portion of time. I will pray for you and the families as you go about life on a daily basis.
Much love and care,
Aunt Dorothy Lavender Dupree
My heart sunk when I found out Tina was gone! Even though we haven’t kept in close contact since I moved to Enumclaw a few years ago, whenever I talked to her it was like we could pick up right where we left off. She was one of my best freinds and will always be in my heart. To Megan, Monica and the rest of Tina’s family, my prayers are with you and my heart grieves with you.
Love Loray