Obituary of Cyrilla Collard

Cyrilla (Salstrand) Collard age 92, of Proctor passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Diamond Willow, Proctor, with family at her side. Cyrilla was born in Cloquet, MN, May 31, 1925 to Otto and Minerva Salstrand. She married Clifton Collard June 7, 1947. Cyrilla graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1943, attended St. Scholastica and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Superior in 1960 with a teaching degree. She taught at Irving and Stowe Elementary, retiring in 1983. Cyrilla was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, the Slovenian Women's Club, ADK Sorority and the Gary-New Duluth Community Club. Cyrilla spent 27 years of retirement in Weslaco, TX. She loved playing cards, especially Bridge and spending time at the "5 Paws" cabin. Cyrilla was known for her religious faith, her strength of character, perseverance of physical pain and generosity to others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton; her parents, Otto and Minerva; and brothers, Maurice and George Salstrand. Cyrilla is survived by daughters, Terry (Jeff) Caywood, Nan (Rick) Alden and son, Bob (Lynn) Collard; grandchildren, Chad and Bret (Kim) Caywood, Amy Thompson, Chris (Elena) and Aaron Alden, Neko and Adam Gerlach, Lindsey (Cody) Bruce; 18 great-grandchildren; her sister, Margaret (Jim) Blin; sisters-in-law, Mary Salstrand and Peggy Collard. Gathering of family and friends from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, June 22nd at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 610 99th Ave. W, Duluth. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to MCCL or an educational institute of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation Society of Minnesota, Duluth, 218-624-5200.