Barbaranell Collier

Barb was born in Langdon, North Dakota in 1932. She graduated from the Cavalier, North Dakota School District, also from North Dakota State University in Home Economics Education.

Barb married Thomas McLeod in Cavalier in 1953. They moved to Mississippi, Texas, where their daughter Terry was born. Then moved to Florida where Tom, an Airforce pilot, lost his life when his plane crashed. Barb and Terry moved back to North Dakota where Barb taught in the local schools.

Four years later, they moved to Ashland, Oregon where they met Mike Collier. Mike and Barb were married in 1959 in Salem, Oregon. They lived in Salem, Tumwater, where their son Scott was born. Then to Portland, and The Dalles where their son Jay was born.

Barb worked as a substitute teacher in the Chenowith School District and later worked for the Nelson Tire Company. Barb was a member of a sorority in The Dalles, enjoyed sports (Go Beavs), sewing, and ceramics. Later in their retirement, they moved to Wilsonville, Oregon to be closer to their family.

Barb is survived by: Her children, Terry McLeod Rice, Scott Collier, Jay Collier. Her Grandchildren: Travis Rice, Brandon Rice, Kendall Rice Rohrer, Landon Collier, Summer Collier, Cameron Collier. Her great grandchildren: Olivia Rice, Addison Rice, Mackenna Rice, Everett Rohrer.

A funeral service will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park in Portland on 2/18/23 at 1:00 pm.

Condolences may be made online at: [email protected].