Gerard L Collins

January 22, 1943 - December 11, 2013

Gerard “Gerry” L. Collins, 70, passed away after a short illness at Spring Creek healthcare facility on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in Holladay Utah. He was born January 22, 1943 To Charles and Viola (Daigneault) Collins in New Haven , Connecticut. Because his father was in the army he moved multiple places including Germany which he loved and spoke kindly of and then to Chicopee, MA where he graduated from high school in 1961. Gerry then joined the Navy and became a Frogman (Navy Seal) and served in the Vietnam War. Gerry is survived by his daughter Theresa L. Collins of Florida, daughter Tina M. Weeden and husband Brett of Campbell Hall, NY , Son Michel G. Collins and wife Krystal of Warwick , RI daughter Amanda J Johnson (Collins) and fiancé Roy of Middleton, ID as well as his grandsons Daniel Weeden, Evan Weeden and Chase Johnson, Brothers James and Kenneth Collins. He was also survived by his former wife Kathy Collins of Pawtucket, RI. Gerry was talented in many ways. He worked as a computer Engineer, a cabinet maker/wood worker which was a passion of his and created beautiful furniture which many friends and family members have enjoyed through the years. He also had a passion for photography and took amazing photos of scenery and even had his children pose for hours which we teasingly joke about. We would like to give a special thank you to Spring Creek Health care center and Summit Hospice for their loving care and support. Gerry will be laid to rest in the Veterans cemetery in Boise, ID where he spent the last 6 years of his life. Date is yet to be determined.