Colleen Marie Burnard

Colleen was born to her loving parents, Wennell and Donna (Picard) Tourangeau on January 16, 1968. Ignoring medical advice, they encouraged her to lead her life to the fullest by enrolling her at Bark River Harris High School where she graduated from in 1986. She then moved into the dorms and earned her associates of science degree from Bay College.

She worked for the casino and Community Action Agency until the birth of her children.

In 2000, she became a homeowner thanks to Habitat for Humanity and lived there for 18 years. She has been a resident of Chirstian Park Healthcare Center for the past five years. Dancing, bunko, bingo, and socializing were her favorite activities.

Colleen loved country music. You would often find her front row at concerts or dancing her heart out on the dance floor at the casino.

She is of Catholic faith and has been a member of St. Anne’s Church for over 30 years.

Besides her parents, Donna and Wennell, Colleen leaves behind a daughter, Stacy (James) Goff, of Mt. Pleasant, and a son, Logan Caron, of Green Bay; brothers, Kevin (Cheri) Tourangeau, of Bark River, and Steve (Carrie) Tourangeau, of Howell, MI; and sister, Wendi (Doug) Matthews of Escanaba. She too has several loved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, along with many friends.

Colleen was preceded in death by her grandparents, Art and Eleanor Tourangeau and John Sr. and Marie Picard; uncles, Wallace Tourangeau, Gary, Jerry, John Jr., and Joseph Picard; aunt, Wilma Hosking; and father of her son, Thomas Caron.

Her family extends gratitude to all the nurses, staff, and residents at Christian Park Care Center for the love and care they have provided to Colleen, who said they all felt like extended family to her.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 16, at St. Anne’s Church in Escanaba, from until 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 4 p.m. and will be officiated by Rev. Fran DeGroot.

At the conclusion of the Mass, a luncheon will be served in the church hall.

Burial will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date.

I lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency, In Home Care Provider Services or to St. Vincent de Paul.

A message of condolence can be directed to the family at www.crawfordfuneralhomes.com. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Burnard family.