Date Of Death: September 28, 2008
David W. Collins I., went home to God on Sunday, September 28th. Along with being a dedicated husband to Sandy, the love of his life for 36 years, he was an incredible father to his children Brandi, Bessie, David II., and Dolly, as well as his beloved in-laws Jason Young, Scott Dooley, Christie Collins, and Adam Funk. David will be missed dearly by all, especially by his grandchildren, Link and Mick Dooley, David Collins III., and Avarie Young. His memory will live on through all that were blessed to know him.Visitation will be held from 4:00pm – 8:00pm on Thursday, October 2nd, at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, 8151 N. Allisonville Road, and one hour prior to Mass at the Church. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Friday, October 3rd, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 4100 E. 56th Street. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery.
Justin Michelle and Ryker Lawrence says
To the Collins Family: From the first day we met you all, we were welcomed like we were long time friends. Mr. Collins was a great Father, Grandfather, and Friend. He will be definitely missed by all but he will forever live on our memories, hearts, and prayers. And let us not forget in the great words of Mr. Collins “May the Cubs win the World Series.” Love you guys and many condolences to you all.
lisa mccalister says
I know we didn’t see each other every day, but you will be dearly missed.The love of family never goes away.I still remember when we danced in my brother bobs living room for his birthday,Sandy was pregnant with little david.Nothing can erase are memories or the love we know we shared.may you rest in peace.LOVE YOU and MISS YOU LISA
Cindy Lynn says
Uncle Dave you’ll always be in my heart, and my memories. I love you and will miss you very much. You was a loving, caring, and wonderful uncle.
Love your Niece Cindy Lynn
Lana Goble Collins says
Words can’t express the sorrow that I feel. My fondest memory is the 4th of July, when we were going to “Uncle David’s” to see the fireworks. I was blessed to see Uncle David a few months ago and catch up on our families. I will never forget how his eyes lit up as he talked to me about his Grandchildren!
With my love,
Lana
Andy Howell Kristen Cowden says
“Little” Dave (and family)…we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our prayers. God bless.
Marlene Peters says
Sandy, I wanted you to know that I’m thinking of you and your family, and wishing you comfort at a time like this. David was such a wonderful husband and father, so proud of his family. He remembered me the day I purchased my new car, and we talked about you, grandpa, and his children, and made a point to show me pictures of the latest grandchildren the day I picked my car up. I wasn’t able to stay in touch with your family, but knowing you for the short three years I did, I was able to witness the love your family shared. Let that love and precious memories sustain you in this sorrowful time.
siblings says
Know words can describe the loss we fill in our hearts.The loving memories will live in our hearts forever. you are and will always be our beloved brother. love Bill, Judy, Tom, Joann,Danny,Vicki
sharri says
I will miss my uncle Dee Dee. I did’nt get to spend much with him ,but I loved him very much.I call him uncle Dee Dee ,because I could’nt say david and as I got older it stayed with him and I beleive he loved it because he would smile when I called him that. I love you uncle Dee Dee and will miss you .
Bob and Rick White says
We haven’t spent much time with Uncle David lately but we have really good memories of growing up with him. We remember when Mom would drop us off at the farm we had a good time. He was a really good man and we will miss him.
davids siblings says
his brothers and sisters, Bill Collins,Tom Collins,Judy White, Joann Olmsted,Vicki Olmsted,Danny Collins, and several neices and nephews wish to let all know that they loved their brother and uncle so very much and though they did’nt get to spend as much time together.They will always have a hole in their heart from the lose of their brother. and uncle proceeded in death by his parents Harold and Bessie Collins and sister Sally .We love you David and will miss you.
Harris W Jones says
It is very difficult to say good-bye to a former co-worker and a dear friend. David, in his second career job, was a loyal team member working together in a difficult business selling automobiles. His honesty and integrity were unsurpassed. We will miss his dry sense of humor, wit, and his compassion. He really was a friend you could rely on and someone who always took the time to listen. It is pretty tough knowing what a loss his family will have to endure knowing how much he cared for them.
Sherry Edwards says
Sandy–May God help you and your family with your sorrow. Peace, Sherry
Nick Baker says
Sandy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Only if you have been in the deepest valley can you know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.
Nikki Bray says
My thoughts and prayers are with your lovely family. Thank you for raising one of the most beautiful, thoughtful, kind and caring women I have ever known. Bessie is my best-friend and sister. I know that you are resting in peace in the arms of our Lord Jesus.
Joni Willan says
To the Collins family!
I just wanted to let you all know how sorry I am, and to tell you that I am praying for you all! I am so blessed that I had the chance to get to know David and your family!
It breaks my heart that I cannot be there with you all this weekend.
At times like these, hold on to your family and God! With love,
Joni Willan
Phil 1:3 “I thank God upon every remembrance of you.”
Vicki Harding Queck says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family in this time of need.
Kendra Duckworth says
To Sandy & family
I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that God will keep you close during this very difficult time.
Kendra Duckworth
Brandi Jason and Avarie says
As I think about the past few days, at first I feel as if my dad is no longer with us. But then, as I look at it a little closer, I realize that he lives on through all of us. His monument to this world is not in buildings or statues, but in us, his children, grandchildren, friends and family. I have many stories and memories that I could share about my dad and his loving ways. I am most thankful and appreciative for the time my dad and I got to spend together over the last several months. During my last few weeks of pregnancy, being the overprotective dad that he was, he came and spent all day with me, everyday, in fear that I would go into labor while Jason was at work. He would arrive the minute Jason left for work and would not leave until he walked in the door! I would joke with him that he was jinxing me and I would never go into labor. I was right and after being overdue I was finally induced. Of course dad was there for every minute of that very long day. And like every other grandchild born prior to Avarie, dad beamed with happiness and pride when she finally arrived. Even after Avarie was born, my daughter and I were blessed to have my dad come over nearly everyday for the last five months. The time we spent together, the memories we made, will forever be cherished and held deeply in our hearts.
My dad touched a lot of people in his life, nearly every person he came into contact with he considered a friend. Over the years many people commented to me how GÇ£likeableGÇ¥ my dad was. It is only now, after seeing everyone at his showing and funeral that I fully realize what that meant.
We love and will miss you very much Daddy!
Love,
Your daughter Brandi, Son-in-law Jason and your GÇ£little princessGÇ¥ Avarie
David Collins II says
To My BEST MAN. Man, do I miss you. I know I can still talk to you and you can hear me, I just miss stting around and chatting with you. I will make sure to take care of Mom, the girls, and your beautiful grandbabies!! Thank you for making me the man that I have become today and for the way you welcomed Christie into our family. I’m gonna miss the most the way you were with Davey. Watching you two together was priceless. He sure loves his Grandpa. You will always have a special place in Davey’s heart. You will truly be missed. But,I know that you are in heaven keeping an eye on us. I LOVE YOU DADDY!
Sandy C says
I love and miss you Lovey every night is harder to sleep w/o you. I am being strong for our family though. I’m so glad there are no more pain or needle pricks for you. I know Jesus has made you feel right at home. I pray God will hold you & me in the Palm Of His Hand until we meet again in heaven. I love you now and always will.
Sandy C.
Christie Collins says
David-
This has been a tough week for the family because there is a large piece missing from our home. I still think you are just upstairs taking five and that you will walk downstairs any minute. David talks about you all the time and I am so thankful for the relationship you two had because I know that he will always have fond memories of his grandpa. I know that you are watching and are so proud of how strong your family is. Sandy is amazing and has a lot of support. You have always made me feel so welcome in the family and I have learned so much about love just by watching all of you interact. I really enjoyed watching you and Dave’s father-son relationship because it is exactly how I would want Dave’s relationship to be with David. It was really neat for him to be able to tell you he loved you before you went to bed every night. My strongest memory I have of you is from our wedding ceremony when I was trying to say my vows without crying. I had to look away from Dave and the first person I saw was you standing as Dave’s best man. You were just simling so big and I could feel you willing me through the words. I am so thankful to have so many great memories for the fairly short time I have known you, but I will always see the smile on your face from that moment when I think of you. We love and miss you!
Christie
Bessie says
Dad,
This is an exceptionally difficult time, and even writing these words doesn’t make it any easier. However, I have been blessed with an ocean of memories; the ones of us as a family, our special times together, and the ones of you as a Grandpa to my 2 boys. To start, I am so proud that you named me Bessie and I will forever treasure my name. I remember just telling Link about my Strawberry Shortcake bike, and how I knew you were building it, but I acted like I didn’t see you. You brought it out to me and I felt like such a princess! Also, I’ll never forget the special trips we took. I have these pictures from us in Australia and it’s made me even remember the food that we ate. Those 6 1/2 weeks were amazing! Add in the thousands of trips to Chicago and it felt like we lived there. Our last trip to Las Vegas with Link was so fantastic. He was so happy to be there with you. Link kept you on the monorail the whole time! I don’t know how you felt, but he thought you loved it too! I’ll never forget the words you told me at my wedding, or the talks we had during my pregnancies. You were so excited…and more worried than us! You were there holding my hand both times and would have done anything I needed. I’m so happy to have given you two grandsons, who love you more than I could write. Link talks about you everyday and always says you were his best buddy. We love you so much and even as I sit here, I can hear you whisper in my ear that it’s ok. I pray that you are being cradled by God and that your days of worrying are over, but your love, spirit, and happiness is what lives on with us. We will always love, miss and cherish you!