Colleen Marie Pounder

          Colleen Marie Pounder (McGurk) went to her heavenly home on January 6th, 2021 in Spokane, WA at the age of 82.  Colleen is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Cecil James Pounder Jr. (Jim) and Her Brother, Patrick McGurk. Her children; Cecil James Pounder III, father of three; Patrick Lance Pounder, father of one; Rock Preston Pounder father of two; Quentin Jay Pounder, father of three. She is preceded in death by her beloved son, Mark Channing Pounder, her parents James and Helen McGurk and many other dearly missed family members.
           Colleen was born on June 4, 1938 in Spokane to James and Helen McGurk (lovingly Nanny and Poppy) Colleen graduated from Holy Names Academy in 1956. Shortly after in 1957, she married the boy next door, Cecil James Pounder Jr. Together they raised a large, happy family all while building a successful business. A business that would go on to create so many true friends that originally started as Customers. Colleen and Jim would go on to have 9 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Nana, as she became known, loved all her grand and great grandchildren and could regularly be counted on for a full report on how great they were doing or how adorable they are.
          Throughout Colleen’s life she was passionate about being involved with many charitable organizations. She was the past Treasurer of the Central Spokane Lyon’s Club; the past President of Holy Names Academy Alumni Association; Served on the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society; Worked as a Hospice volunteer; A member of the Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary; and volunteered at St. Luke’s Extended Care. Her empathy and compassion for anyone she encountered was radiant. Eventually her gift of giving became known as the “Monday morning call” which consisted of a spiritual message and a blessing, followed up with “I love you, have a great day” This ministry on her part would continually grow into a weekly call list of 180 people approximately. Her unceasing love for Jesus was what gave her life passion and purpose. Colleen exuded a true example of God’s love on this earth.
          A private funeral is scheduled graveside on Thursday, January 15, 2021 with a death to life memorial service to follow in the Spring. Father Michael Blackburn will officiate the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The City Gate, 170 S. Madison, Spokane WA 99201 or Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington.  Condolences can be sent to Pounder’s Jewelry, 3131 N. Division, Spokane Washington 99207

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