Timothy Colleen

Services for Timothy James Collene, 30, Shawnee, were Friday, May 13, at Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.
Mr. Collene died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at his home.
He was born Dec. 3, 1980, the son of Kathy and Kevin Collene.
Mr. Collene had battled health issues due to complications from cystic fibrosis his entire life. However, he did not spend his life dwelling on his health concerns. Moments with his family and friends, experiencing anything that brought him or others happiness.
He actively supported the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in fundraisers such as walk-a-thons, whether he was physically able to walk the entire route or just go a few steps. He did his best to bring light to the incredible gift of organ donations, by using himself as an example of how successful it can be, by participating in two Old Shawnee Days parades encouraging everyone to not only become a transplant donor, but to make sure people knew they wanted to be donors. His life was extended 16 years by successful transplants, including a live transplant from his Aunt Janice, who also shared his birthday.
Survivors include his mother and father, Kathy and Kevin Collene; two brothers, Shawn (Megan McCurdy) Collene and Andrew Collene; a sister, Jennifer Collene; a grandmother, Cathy Laird.
The family suggests donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Heart of America Chapter, 6950 Squibb Road, Suite 310, Mission, KS 66202 or online at cff.org.