Columbia was 97 years old and resided at Pacifica Senior Living. Columbia first came to Sun City Center in 1993 and she diligently lobbied for a dial-a-ride service to assist transit dependent seniors.
Columbia is survived by her son Peter, her sister Mary and her grandchildren Marianne and Pamela.
A memorial service will be held at Saint Anne’s Catholic Church in Ruskin on July 16 at 11:00 a.m.
Columbia's interment at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia will be scheduled at a later date.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation in her honor be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association at: act.alz.org
