"I just learned of Colleen\'s passing and was shocked. I had not seen her for several years (in fact, I did not realize she had gotten married) but I remember her well. When I still worked at the courthouse and published the Port of Dubuque Visitor, I would frequently stop and talk with her and flirt a little with her. I always kind of thought of her as being like \"Dusty\" the stagecoach driver in the movie \"The Apple Dumpling Gang\". Tough as nails but with a hidden beauty and an inner heart that would do anything for someone in trouble. To her husband: Mr. Lindstrom, You had a real beautiful woman there and I offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family. God bless you! Sincerely, John Klauer - Dubuque"
In loving memory of
Colleen Bradley Lindstrom
April 12, 1964 - May 15, 2020
Colleen Bradley Lindstrom, 56, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.
A public graveside service and burial celebrating Colleen's life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa. Social distancing guidelines will be followed at the cemetery. A public visitation will take place from 3 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Due to COVID 19, social distancing guidelines will being followed with only 10 people allowed in the building at any time. PLEASE SEND THE FAMILY A VIRTUAL VIDEO HUG AT: Send Hugs for Colleen B. Lindstrom
Colleen Bradley was born on April 12, 1964 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Gordon Harrison and Dorothy Marie (Blosch) Bradley. She grew up in Zwingle and graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. She married Owen Lee Lindstrom on March 30, 2002 in Dubuque, Iowa.
Colleen had worked for Metrix Company in Dubuque in 1987. She then started Rustic Hills Carriage Tours in Dubuque, Iowa. She owned and operated the horse drawn carriage tours business from 1988 until present.
Colleen had been active in 4-H growing up. She loved horses and loved her job in the carriage business. She enjoyed living and working on the farm and all the baby animals that were born each spring.
Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Owen Lindstrom of Maquoketa, IA; a son, Wyatt Lee Lindstrom of Maquoketa, IA; a sister, Linda Pearson of Maquoketa, IA; brothers, Gordon (Connie) Bradley of Peosta, IA, and Daryl Bradley of Zwingle, IA; mother-in-law, Liz Lindstrom of Maquoketa, IA; sisters-and-brothers-in-law, Rhonda and Alan Pape of Maquoketa, IA, Mark and Teresa Lindstrom of Bryant, IA, and Reece and Sheila Lindstrom of Maquoketa, IA; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Dorothy Bradley Sr., her father-in-law Arnold Lindstrom, and a brother Virgil Bradley on February 19, 2020.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Colleen Bradley Lindstrom memorial fund has been established.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of condolence or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"My deepest sympathiy for your loss! I ride Colleen?s carriage when I had friends here from out of town. She was so kind and knowledgeable about the history of Dubuque! I loved to hear her speak! She always had a smile on her face! She was committed to her work and very good at it! I didn?t know her personally, but wanted to share she had a positive impact on my life as I?m sure she did of her many patrons that ride the carriage. Cherie from Dubuque"
"Sorry for your loss to the family "
"Our deepest sympathy to you Owen, Wyatt, and all of your family. May you find some comfort in the many happy memories you have of your life together. You are in our prayers."
"John and myself want to offer our deepest sympathy to you Owen and Wyatt . You are both in our prayers. Also to the Lindstrom and Bradley families. John and Janice Freiburger. "
"Sorry for your loss. My children and I enjoyed the carriage rides. She was a blessing to many "
"So very sorry for your loss Owen and Wyatt. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Sending prayers. Marty and Mary Hudrlik Family"
"So sorry to hear of your loss from my Dad (Ronnie). I know he sends his condolences as well as he is uncertain if he can make the service in these difficult times of social distancing. "
"To all of the family- i was sorry to read of Colleen\'s passing, i only got to visit with her a few times, but if we should happen to met, there was always that friendly wave... know i am thinking of you at this very hard time."
"Owen and Wyatt you are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Loved visiting with Colleen at trap meets and taking her advice! She was a great lady! Lots of love."
"Hi to the Bradley family...our sympathies and condolences go out to you all today on the passing of Colleen and I see also Virgil passed in February. Although I didn\'t meet Colleen I feel like I know her. When we visited Dubuque many years ago I had wanted to take a ride in her carriage but there was a freak winter storm in May and we didn\'t get to go. But we remember your family and the reunion we had at the restaurant. May God grant you peace and happy memories. Love and hugs to everyone. Linda (Blosch) and Roger de Don. (The family tree lady)."
"The sky will shine a little brighter with the addition of Colleen, she was such a great person to work with when I had the good fortune to work with the two of you on your home. My deepest sympathies to you - Owen and Wyatt - she was s truly beautiful lady. Dianne Brady"
"We will always remember Colleen taking us from our church to our reception in her horse and carriage back in 1992. She always had a friendly smile and a wave whenever we saw her giving rides downtown. We will miss seeing her doing what she loved. Cathy and Wayne McDermott, Dubuque, IA."
"We had the pleasure of meeting Colleen a few years back when on a carriage ride. We had a wonderful time with her that day! Our deepest sympathy to the family. Ron and Diane Frandsen"
"Sending our deepest sympathy. Colleen loved watching you shoot Wyatt! You made her very proud. She will be sincerely missed by our trap team. Sending prayers of comfort for the family. -Colleen & Don Schwenker & Family"
"Owen, Wyatt and family. Cherish the Love shared and the Memories made, for these keep our Loved ones with us forever in our hearts. So sorry for your loss."
"We are sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed that friendly wave as we passed on the gravel. Larry and Mary Baker "
"Owen and Wyatt so sorry to hear the passing of Colleen. We enjoyed her company at the trap shoots and camping with her. She had an amazing laugh and smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both "
"Owen,Wyatt and family... I am so deeply for your loss ?. Colleen was one of the BEST people in this world.... We met at a home prayer meeting when she was just 16 years old... I knew already back then that she was very \"special\". God brought us even closer together in 2000 when we bought the ice cream shop. We worked in unison for the next 20 years....had loads of fun and laughter... I treasure that long phone conversation we had 2 weeks ago. We laughed..we cried...we loved... We didn\'t say good by... May you find God\'s peace and love in all the beautiful memories... Colleen will be sadly missed by way too many.....God bless..."
"Our deepest sympathy to your family at this time. Please share with Gordan, Daryl and Linda. This has been a tough year for your family. I remember so vividly the night her carriage was hit from behind on Locust Street with my wife, Jane, my sister-in-law, brother-in-law and myself on board. Colleen shouted to me to jump down and calm down her horse who was about to totally go out of control. As soon as I went to his head and grabbed the bridal rein, the horse just relaxed. Colleen knew I had worked with animals and horses before and was thankful for me being on board. We later found out the driver was on drugs and carried a gun. The police caught the hit and run driver and told us it was good she did not stop after the accident. Our deepest sympathy. Jim and Jane Bradley Jim@dbqBradleyRealty.com 563.590.0721"
"Owen and Wyatt you have my heart felt sympathy and prayers"
"Owen, Wyatt, and Family, my deepest sympathy for your loss, holding you close in thought and prayer. "
"Owen and Family, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"So sorry to hear of Colleen?s death! She was way too young and such a great person! Take care of yourself and Wyatt. Gods peace be with you and the rest of your family."
"I am so sorry for your loss Wyatt and Owen. I will miss seeing her for lunch. You have my deepest, heartfelt sympathies!"
"Owen, My heart breaks finding out you lost your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son. Kim(Watters)Goble"
"So sorry for your loss Owen and Wyatt. Staci Sinning"