Birth date: Sep 7, 1923 Death date: Aug 18, 2011
JAMES WILLIAM COLLINS, age 87, of L’Anse, went to the Lord on August 15, 2011 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, where he had been a resident for one year, following a lengthy illness. Jim was born September 7, Read Obituary
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's death. It was an honor for me to have had a small part of his care before I retired. He was such a nice guy. Very happy and spoke highly of his family. Being a country music fan, I appreciated his music more than anyone. The veterans will truly miss him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear of Jims' passing, he was a nice guy, I used to like visiting him when he was still home. He always talked about Irene and how much he cared about her, I am sure he is with her now. RIP Jim
Dorothy Juutilainen
Jim's Family, we were so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was such a sweet guy. I got to know him at State Farm. He would always stay and visit awhile when he came in to pay a bill. He was also our neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Condolences to the Collins family on the loss of a loved one. May he rest in peace with the good Lord above. I was a Jacobetti neighbor and as a WWII vet delighted in his company and his views. Jim planned ahead to be buried with his wife. His biography would make interesting reading and his family might want to pool their experiences together. May God watch over him.
It was a privilege to be one of Jim's caregivers during the night at Jacobetti. He was such a wonderful guy with such a good heart. He talked of his love of his family and all of the good times that he had in his life constantly!! We will miss him very much! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!
~Lisa Harnick
I'm so sorry to hear the news about Jim passing. I'm sad that I wasn't able to see much of him in the last few years. Jim was the only Grandpa that Erin and Justin had ever know. He always had such a fun way of making them feel special. Justin loved when Jim called him "Buckshot Jones", and Erin loved being able to pick goodies from the garden. My first memory of Jim is when I first met him and Irene before Wayne and I were married....Jim and Irene dancing. They floated and smiled. Prayers and Gods comfort to you.
Love, Julie, Erin, and Justin Benson
