Obituary of Colleen Jean Cobb

Colleen Jean Cobb passed away unexpectedly in Regina Saturday, September 7, 2024. She was a young 74-year-old. Colleen is remembered by her husband of 53 years, Mitch Cobb; son Chad (Meghan); daughter Tanzi (Chris); and grandchildren Zane, Chaeli, and Piper Cobb. She is also survived, not only by her family, but by everyone whose lives she touched.

How do we become the person that we are? What makes us that person that has a small effect that ripples through all those who encounter them? Let us share what made our wife and mom the person you know and that touched you enough to want to be here today.

Colleen Jean Cobb was born February 16, 1950, in LeRoy, SK. She was born to Clayton and Moey Lisk, her brother Robbie was 11. Quite the age difference, yet they shared a special bond, nonetheless. She was the third of three children. Her older sister Connie passed away shortly after birth, but undoubtedly this loss shaped Moey’s search for more than just this life and developed the importance of family. Colleen loved her family dearly. She admired her dad because he was the kind of man who would tip his hat to a lady in town. A genuine gentleman.  But it was Grandma Moey who gave mom the best gift imaginable when she was only a little girl of seven years old, the possibility of friendship with Jehovah our God and knowing “who” he really is.  Her mother set a strong example of sticking to what you know is right, no matter the cost, which later moved her older brother and herself to dedicate their lives to Jehovah.

After school finished, Colleen moved to Regina and shortly thereafter met Mitch at the Kingdom Hall. She remembered looking back and seeing a handsome guy grinning back at her. Her first impression was “who is this cheeky guy?” Well, Mitch won her heart, and they were married in 1971. And, as many couples, their life began very simply. But if you were there you will know there was no shortage of good stories that came out of that time.

Colleen was an indispensable partner in the family business and Mitch relied on her input. Much time initially was spent taking care of the bookwork from home so that she could be available to care for her kids. Later, at the office, Colleen would spend much time with her son talking through life’s challenges. Work was second place to keeping the lines of communication open with her family.

Colleen and Mitch were a source of stability. They were loyal to each other and to their friends. Their home was always available where you felt safe and loved.

You know she would never come empty-handed, in any way, whether it was for a dinner, or to help a friend. It’s hard to imagine her too far from the center of everyone with a great story. Colleen loved world travelling and having fun. Mitch and Colleen could always be found on the dance floor, never in their seats. She loved singing and also hosting, often this involved a good game of cards. She was an artist who loved nature and animals. Mitch and Colleen’s home was often frequented by friends and Colleen made many people happy with her gourmet cooking.

Family gravitated to Colleen for advice. They loved her big heart. She had good advice, a wisdom about life, people, and how to navigate life’s challenges and still enjoy life. Her selfless stability will be missed very much.

In imitation of her spirit eventually all her children ended up far from home which was a great sacrifice for all. But their progress and how her kids and grandkids were using their lives was a great source of pride and joy. This lessened the sting she felt because of the distance separating them. Her stability and outlook on life served her well because she was not immune to heartbreak but her faith in Jehovah always kept her moving forward with better times ahead.

All things said, in the end, how do you capture a life well lived in a few short words?  The answer is…  you don’t. But if you knew her, she had a positive effect on you and that’s how success is measured.  We are absolutely confident our God also has seen Colleen and the way she lived her life. She lives safe in his memory as she does in ours.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2020 Van Egmond Place, Regina, SK. For those unable to attend, a livestream may be viewed at on zoom at Zoom ID: 825 6776 6991, Passcode: 633200.