Robert E. Collins

Birth date: Aug 26, 1930 Death date: Aug 13, 2006

Robert E. Collins died Sunday, August 13, 2006 at the Scolnik/Hackley VNS Hospice House from complications of emphysema. He was born in Muskegon on August 26, 1930 to Dr. Arthur and Mrs. Velma Collins. He served in the US Navy fro Read Obituary

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Anonymous

997w ago

Aunt Barb,
I remember as a kid that I had two uncle "Bobs'", The funny one and the one who lived in California. For the longest time I thought you were my mom's sister and Uncle Bob was her brother, I didn't quite understand who my other uncle Bob in California was until I was probably about 8 years old. Too funny.
It was so sad seeing Uncle Bob so sick. He kept his spirits up and kept that sense of humor he always had. I never heard of him complaining about anything. He will be missed by many.
It was nice seeing family members I hadn't seen in so long, I wish it would have been under different circumstances. Hope you enjoyed the photos of everyone. You did Bob proud with your display of love and affection, both at the funeral and the graveside service. Take care Aunt Barb,
Tamara##imported-begin##Tamara Sundquist-Palme##imported-end##

Anonymous

1001w ago

Bob was a "realist" in the purest sense of the word. Being the offspring of our nations greatest generation, Bob always felt inclined to tell it the way it actually was, or is. An honorably discharged veteran who drove a Pontiac GTO, and who pocessed a wicked sense of humor...courtesy of his days in the Navy. I was proud to call him "Uncle Bob". Whenever my wife told me of an upcoming family event, my first response was always; "is Bob going to be there?". Thanksgiving and Christmas will never be the same without him. Robert Collins will be greatly missed.##imported-begin##Frank O. Sundquist III##imported-end##

Anonymous

1001w ago

Barbara, I'm so sorry to read in the paper that you have lost Bob. I remember him as a good looking fun person. Maybe I'll see you at the next class reunion. Please know you and your family have my heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely, Marion Welsh Van Winkle##imported-begin##Marion Welsh Van Winkle##imported-end##

Anonymous

1001w ago

Hello Barb,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Bob was a wonderful, fun and caring person. We had a lot of wonderful times spent with him.

I would like to take this opportunity to express some of the other people whom have asked me to write their names in the guest book that are not able make it to the Memorial service.

Some of the the pool league guys. What a great time we all had.

Greg Fox
Bruce Plicta

We are thinking of him and you always.

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Anonymous

1001w ago

Barb, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I understand it was a long struggle for both of you so I hope you can both be at peace now.
Unfortunately, I have another committment Sunday afternoon or I would be there for support and give you a big hug but I sure will be thinking of you!##imported-begin##Barbara Klingenmaier##imported-end##

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