John Stewart Collins

August 5, 1946 - May 1, 2014

Stewart Collins, 67, of Sandy Utah, passed away due to complications from chemotherapy.   Stew was born August 5th 1946 in Atlanta Georgia Ruth and Arthur Collins. He served in the United States Cost Guard, moved to Colorado where he worked in the art and film industry. Stewart became an accomplished hot air commercial balloon pilot and was a co founder of the Utah State Balloon Club. He was a huge NASCAR and hotrod fan. His career in Salt Lake involved  -  the food industry with Arctic Circle and Elite Food Service from which he retired 2013.   He is survived by the love of his life and wife Shirla, daughters Hillary Davis and Alyson Balter (Adam), Grand children Rylee, Gavin, Jordyn, Jadyn, Justin and Maddison. Stewart was a great spirit and a true southern Gentleman. He will forever be remembered. “Life is not about the amount of time we’re given, but what we did with the time we had.” Please join us for a casual celebration honoring the life of J Stewart Collins Sunday May 18th at The Woods on Ninth 6775 South 900 East Family greeting will begin at 1:30 pm followed by the opportunity to share your favorite memories with other guests beginning at 2:00 pm. Bring your favorite pictures and/or written memories as a keepsake for years to come. Our family would like to give thanks for all the support given during the last few months. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer plants to put in Stewart’s garden.