May 5, 1933 – May 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Colleen LaVelta Henline, a beloved soul, at the age of 93 on May 25, 2026, in Montague.
Born on May 5, 1933, in Enid, Oklahoma, Colleen was the cherished daughter of the late Ray and Opal Gratner. In 1955, she found her forever home in McCloud, California, where she embraced her role as a homemaker and a dedicated Girl Scout Leader.
Colleen’s academic journey led her to Shasta College, where she pursued nursing. Her passion for nursing blossomed as she became an RN at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding.
Colleen was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Robert “Bob” Henline. She was also deeply saddened by the loss of her brothers, Don and Bob Gratner, her sister, LaVonne Richards, and her youngest son, Edward “Butch” Henline.
Surviving her are her loving sister, Shirley Gratner, of Ventura, California, and her children: Debbie (Mike) Krepcik of Lacey, Washington; Kari (Ed) McCawley of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Eric Henline of Montague, California; and her daughter-in-law, Deborah Henline, of McCloud. Colleen was a proud grandmother of nine grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Colleen’s memory will forever be etched in the hearts of her family and friends, and she will be deeply missed every day.
Girdner Funeral Chapel is assisting the family, and online condolences may be made at www.girdnerfuneralchapel.com.
