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Edward Collins Obituary
1952-2018
Edward David Collins passed away on January 15, 2018 in Houston at age 65.
Ed spent 34 years in the offshore drilling industry. He was the Director of Internal Controls for Transocean and served in a similar capacity for GlobalSantaFe Corporation. Prior experience was in financial administration for the worldwide operations of Global Marine Inc.
Ed held a BA from Yale University. He lived abroad for a number of years and traveled extensively for both business and pleasure. He was passionate about the fine arts, golf, fast cars and his kitties Tigger and Samba Too.
Ed was predeceased by his father Edward Frank Collins and stepmother Juanita Moore Collins. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Christi Shurden Collins and by his mother Peggie Louise Collins, both of Houston. Additional survivors are his brother-in-law Jack Daniel Shurden and wife Cindy of Friendswood, Texas and cousins Rick Collins, Janelle Teasdale and Lorilyn Teasdale who live out of state.
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Mike Blatty
January 15, 2023
Remembering what a great friend you were, Ed, and the time we stayed in my uncle's penthouse apartment in Manhattan before you started college at Yale and I at Georgetown. You were one of my smarted friends and you loved every aspect of life so much. I will never forget you, Ed!
1972 Rice media page on Eddie
Thomas Clanton
April 29, 2019
Rice media program 1972
Thomas Clanton
April 29, 2019
From Rice media program about Eddie
Thomas Clanton
April 29, 2019
Rice media program 1971
Thomas Clanton
April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019
Eddie was a football teammate of mine at Rice University. He was an incredibly talented athlete and student. He was one of the few athletes who appeared regularly in the Rice Library where my wife worked. She has always thought highly of him because he was always so nice to her. We have fond memories of him and I reconnected with him more recently and he regularly exchanged some of his thoughts and passions with me.
We are so sorry in this loss for your family. He was a good man. May he rest in peace and joy in the arms of Jesus.
Tom and Kay Clanton
Judi Hinkle
February 21, 2018
Aunt Peggie and Christi, I am so, so sorry for the loss of you're son and husband respectively. I so loved my First Cousin! I wish that I could have seen him in person many more times in the last 39 years. Lucky for me there are telephones and snail mail. I remember after he graduated from Yale and came back to California, Aunt Peggie and he, along with Grandma and Grandpa, stopped by my house for a visit. Eddie had a new word in his vocabulary. Dahling was my new nickname. He had always called me Angel like our grandparents. The last time I saw him he had one of those Z cars that were very popular (and fancy shmancy) in the late 70's. He drove me all around Wichita Falls, TX and up into Lawton, OK. He always said he had a champagne taste on a beer budget. The nickname he gave me after College now had a very thick drawl. He was (and I believe) still is such a trip. He is in Heaven now, I can just see him sitting right in between Grandpa and Grandma with God pouring a refreshing beverage (with a frothy head on top) and Grandpa cracking an egg to add it in. I love you Eddie!
Christi please contact me.
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January 30, 2018
Ed was a dear friend of mine from our high school years. He and I flew east together just prior to our freshman year in college - he to Yale and me to Georgetown. I have not seen him in decades but we had recently become facebook friends and communicated via e-mail. I had hoped to get together with him soon. He was a brilliant guy and warm and wonderful friend and I am shocked to hear of his death and will miss him terribly. My sincerest condolences to his wife, family and friends. Michael Blatty
Michael Blatty
January 30, 2018
Ed was a dear friend of mine from our high school years. He and I flew east together just prior to our freshman year in college - he to Yale and me to Georgetown. I have not seen him in decades but we had recently become facebook friends and communicated via e-mail. I had hoped to get together with him soon. He was a brilliant guy and warm and wonderful friend and I am shocked stop hear of his death and will miss him terribly. My sincerest condolences to his wife, family and friends. Michael Blatty
Harry Swanston
January 28, 2018
Deepest sympathy
January 27, 2018
This is truly stunning news. When I came to work at Global Marine back in 1996 Ed was one of the first people I ran into. I recall that he went out of his way to make me feel welcome. He was one of my favorite co-workers - witty, funny, charmingly sarcastic and just fun to talk to. I remember him running the Global Marine golf league, and looking forward to his email postings following each week's play. He was a master at using just the right adjectives to make the description of a round of golf both interesting and hilarious!
- Doug Freede
Greg Navarre
January 27, 2018
We worked together in a number of oversea's assignments. What a trustworthy colleague and friend. Ed is the kind of co-worker that made the Global Mariner's bonds a legacy. Wishing God's Blessings to your family.
January 27, 2018
So sorry for your loss Christi. He was a good one, one of the best, taken way too soon. Special in so many ways. Shocking to think he's not still with us. I knew Ed from GMDC in the mid 80's though the Transocean years. Brilliant, articulate, fun, and always a more than willing & reliable ally. His witty, informative & endearing gsfalumni blasts have kept the fraternity connected. It's the end of an era. He will be sorely missed.
Chip Keener
Lake Conroe, TX
Connie Abbs
January 26, 2018
Christi, there are no words to express how awful we feel for you. Please know that you are in both our hearts during this devastating time. You and Ed go waaaay back with us and just know we are only a phone call away if you need us. Sending warm hugs and kisses your way.
Connie & Jim Abbs
Bill Watson
January 26, 2018
Christie, Ed was brilliant, witty and dedicated, an unbeatable combination. He was well respected by those in the corporate office and in the field, and his retiree blog was a sensation.
He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill & Marilyn Watson
Dan Hansen
January 26, 2018
Christi and family our prayers are with you for peace, strength and healing. I met Ed when he first started at Global Marine back in the mid 1970s in our Los Angeles headquarters. We worked together Ed in the field and various Hdqtr roles; I ran into you both in Norway I recall it might have been the Biscay II. We've lost a good man. The way he picked up the retiree news blog for all of us was incredible - he kept the family connected through his wit and humor - something he didn't have to do, but because he wanted to do it - and he did it so well. Ed's gonna be missed by so many us who knew him well. God Bless. Dan & Pam Hansen
January 25, 2018
My condolences to the Collins Family upon the loss of your dear loved one. May you hold fond memories of his life and may the the "God of all comfort comfort you during this time. (2 Cor. 1:3)
January 21, 2018
TO THE FAMILY;
I'm deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one,may your hearts find comfort in GOD'S beautiful promise for the future.
C.J.~Illinois
January 21, 2018
Sorry for the loss of your family member. Zechariah 2:8 is a comforting scripture to know your family is not alone that God feels us when we suffer.
Agape
January 21, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the passing of your dear loved one. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your heart with love and bring you peace.
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