John Oliver Collins' Obituary
John Oliver Collins, the Mayor of Elk Falls, Kansas passed away suddenly at age 56. John, who was an entrepreneur and world traveler was born May 26, 1960 to parents Oliver Oscar Collins and Allison Crumm (Hatfield) Collins in Englewood, Colorado.
John was a self-employed business man who loved to read and was an avid rock hunter. His knowledge and his dreams took him many places, one of which led him to the Philippines, where he met and married his wife, Edsy (Calatrava) Collins, on October 22, 2007, who resides at their home in Elk Falls. To this union was born a daughter, Allison, who was the love of John’s life. He was a very devoted and proud father.
With his talents and skills, John was able to work as an electrician and carpenter when needed, and was also a wonderful cook. He loved garage sales and never met a stranger as he could start a conversation with just about anyone. He was also very devoted to his dogs, who were just like family to him. John was very active in the Elk Falls Senior Group and helped often with their Thursday dinners.
John is survived by his wife, Edsy, and daughter Allison, his mother, Allison and brothers Michael Collins (Wilda) of Milliken, Colorado and Jack Collins (Rebecca) of Platteville, Colorado. Sisters Melody Buescher (Gene) of Springdale, Arkansas, Robin Collins of Sedan, Kansas and Rebeka Eck (Paul) of Elk Falls, Kansas and a host of nieces and nephews and friends.
John was preceded in death by his father, Oliver Collins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Calvary Chapel in Elk Falls, Kansas. Visitation will be held Monday, July 18 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, 206 N. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349. Interment will follow at the Elk Falls Cemetery in Elk Falls. Family suggests memorials Elk Falls Senior Center and may be left with the funeral home.
Countryside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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