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Obituary of Heather Colleen Kohlman
February 22, 1973 - Billings, Montana
January 6, 2025 - Billings, Montana
It is with great sadness that the Billings Big Sky Optimist Club announces the passing of one of its members. Heather Colleen Kohlman (Phillips).
RIP Heather, you will be sorely missed.
Heather Colleen Kohlman (Phillips) of Billings, age 51, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on January 6, 2025.
Heather was born February 22, 1973 to Ted Sr. and Colleen Phillips. She was born and raised in the place that she grew to love, Billings, MT. She graduated from Skyview High and received an AA degree in Special Education. Heather enjoyed working with people of all ages and later got her certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
In October 1996, Heather welcomed her first daughter Keilei Dinae. Two years later, in December 1998, she welcomed her second daughter, Karrissa Lyn. Heather enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandson Boston.
Heather could be seen in many places doing various activities. She was an avid racing fan and bowler, spending lots of time at Big Sky Speedway and Fireside Lanes. She also enjoyed camping with her dog Cloe, going fishing, volunteering with Big Sky Optimist, and occasionally scrapbooking.
Heather leaves behind her mother, Colleen Phillips (Merry), daughters Keilei Foran (Michael), Karrissa Kohlman, and grandson Boston Foran. She is also survived by her half-siblings, Lisa Fabian (Paul) of Colorado and Ted Phillips Jr. (Lenora) of West Virginia; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Ted Phillips Sr.
Memorial services will be held at Smith Downtown Chapel, 925 S. 27th St., in Billings on January 13th at 2pm. A reception will follow at Colleen Phillips’ home.
In lieu of flowers, Heather asked to please donate to any charity of your choice.
The Optimist Creed
“Promise Yourself
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.”
February 22, 1973 - Billings, Montana
January 6, 2025 - Billings, Montana
It is with great sadness that the Billings Big Sky Optimist Club announces the passing of one of its members. Heather Colleen Kohlman (Phillips).
RIP Heather, you will be sorely missed.
Heather Colleen Kohlman (Phillips) of Billings, age 51, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on January 6, 2025.
Heather was born February 22, 1973 to Ted Sr. and Colleen Phillips. She was born and raised in the place that she grew to love, Billings, MT. She graduated from Skyview High and received an AA degree in Special Education. Heather enjoyed working with people of all ages and later got her certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
In October 1996, Heather welcomed her first daughter Keilei Dinae. Two years later, in December 1998, she welcomed her second daughter, Karrissa Lyn. Heather enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandson Boston.
Heather could be seen in many places doing various activities. She was an avid racing fan and bowler, spending lots of time at Big Sky Speedway and Fireside Lanes. She also enjoyed camping with her dog Cloe, going fishing, volunteering with Big Sky Optimist, and occasionally scrapbooking.
Heather leaves behind her mother, Colleen Phillips (Merry), daughters Keilei Foran (Michael), Karrissa Kohlman, and grandson Boston Foran. She is also survived by her half-siblings, Lisa Fabian (Paul) of Colorado and Ted Phillips Jr. (Lenora) of West Virginia; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Ted Phillips Sr.
Memorial services will be held at Smith Downtown Chapel, 925 S. 27th St., in Billings on January 13th at 2pm. A reception will follow at Colleen Phillips’ home.
In lieu of flowers, Heather asked to please donate to any charity of your choice.
The Optimist Creed
“Promise Yourself
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.”
