A Visitation for Jackie Collier, age 62, of O’Neill will be from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill with a Prayer Service at 7 pm. Following her wishes, she will then be cremated and a private family burial in the Inman Cemetery will be held at a later date. Jackie passed away after a 4 year battle with cancer on November 10, 2023 at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill. Memorials may be directed to her family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill.
Jackolyn Kaye Clure was born to Lester and Audrey (Blakeman) Clure on December 22, 1960 in Broken Bow, Nebraska. She was later joined by her little brother, Wayne Clure. She met and later married Martin Collier, and Martin will tell you that she asked him out. Martin and Jackie were married for 44 years. Together they had two children, Mindy and Nikki.
Jackie began her working life in restaurants but found bookkeeping to be her calling while running MC Trucking with her husband, later with Peterson and Son, and then O’Neill Auto Supply. She found her career with the City of O’Neill, first with the City Offices, and then for the O’Neill Police Department. She also worked for the O’Neill Fire Department keeping their books in order, as was her way, organized and efficient. She assisted various agencies through her position with the Police Department, did some grant writing for body cams and drug dog, along with fundraising and community events. One of her latest achievements was her certification as one of the first CASA volunteers in Holt County, while fighting cancer.
Jackie loved to crochet, gather with family, help the community, read, cook, and enjoy her pets and “grand-puppy”. She adored her grandchildren, Riley Davis, Abby Page, Bryon Scott, Brenna Davis, and Chloe Scott. She was never happier than when she was attending a grandkid’s activity, game, or recital.
Jackie is survived by her husband, Martin Collier of O’Neill, Nebraska; children, Mindy (Devin) Scott Clarkson, Nebraska and Nikki (Tim) Davis in O’Neill; grandchildren, Riley Davis, Abby Page, Bryon Scott, Brenna Davis, and Chloe Scott; brother, Wayne (Lori) Clure, Oak Grove, Oregon.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Audrey (Blakeman) Clure, and her father, Lester Clure
