Colleen Mary Plotner (Bennett)

January 7, 1949 – September 22, 2026 – Born to Ervin and Ruth Bennett. Colleen grew up in Portland, graduating from Madison High in 1967. She met Jim Plotner, March of 1968. They married two months later, May 25, 1968, and settled in Molalla to raise their family. Colleen worked at Molalla/Canby Head Start for 25 years, retiring in 2000. She and Jim volunteered with Maranatha, building churches in several locations. One was Project Patch. Colleen felt a calling and worked at the camp from 2005 to 2011. Colleen believed in helping others without recognition and donated to many charities. Colleen loved her family and enjoyed time with them, especially the youngsters. She took pleasure in being outdoors and taking photos of nature. Her faith and church family, Molalla Seventh-day Adventist, were important to her. A memorial service will be held there on December 6, 2026, at 11:00 am with soup and salad to follow. Please help us celebrate her life.

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