Des Moines, Iowa
1928 - 2011
Alberta Maxine CollinsDes MoinesMrs. Alberta M. Collins, 82, lost her brave battle withleukemia on January 27, 2011 at home. Left to cherish her memory are: daughters, Patricia (Melvin) Lewis of Des Moines, IA and Terrie Collins (Dennis Anderson) of Glendale, AZ; sister, Helen Lowery of...
Read MoreAlberta Collins´ grace, love, and kindness were important to children and staff at Perkins. She was a beloved staff member to many of us, and I missed her when she retired. She and Sue McCoy worked together for some 16 years, and Sue just told me a few days ago that she and Craig were looking forward to having dinner with Alberta´s grandson Tyler and his family. Alberta's legacy lives on.
Marilynn Wadden
January 31, 2022 | Work
Ten years ago I was a fourth grade boy watching curiously as Grandma Bert flicked her red pen over page after page of math problems. I recall anxiously wondering if she had checked my worksheet, thinking, how many did I miss? Though, when I think back to Grandma Bert, what stands at the forefront of my memories will always be her smile and her laughter. She was one of the kindest, most gentle individuals I will ever know, and her presence in that fourth grade classroom was a blessing beyond...
Ethan Leners
February 13, 2011 | Chicago, IL
REST IN PEACE OUR LOVED ONE
LATEENA CRAWFORD
February 11, 2011 | DES MOINES, IA
PAT AND TERRI AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY ABOUT BERT LOVED HER LIKE AN AUNT. I HAVE BEEN IN NURSING HOME JUST NOW GETTING OUT AND FINDING OUT. LOVE LATEENA,LE SAHRE,ELAN NICHOLE,AND ASHANTI
LA TEENA CRAWFORD
February 11, 2011 | DES MOINES, IA
Grandma Bert was so special to all of us at Perkins Academy. The students she worked with were so blessed to have her in the classroom. Always enjoyed visiting with her about her dear family. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Bev Wilhite
February 09, 2011 | Cumming, IA
Grandma Bert was so special to all of us at Perkins Academy. The children she worked with were truly blessed to have her in the classroom. Always enjoyed visiting with her about her dear family. My thoughts and prayers have been with all of you.
Bev Wilhite
February 09, 2011 | Cumming, IA
Aunt Helen, Pat and Terri, I will hold in my heart the memories of good times with Aunt Bert, her laughter and smile. I hope you can share family photos for the revised addition of the Collins family album. Talk with you soon. Love Ilaine
February 07, 2011
pat and terri i am sorry about aunt bert she had a heart of gold i will be praying for you guys love tammy sharp
tammy sharp
February 03, 2011 | Johnston, IA
To Pat, Terri and family: We love you both and wish we could be there with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. When I think of Aunt Bert, my thoughts are of the fun memories I had with her. Those memories I will have with me always. Love Kim, Wm, Skylar and Sydney.
Kimberli Johnson
February 03, 2011 | Kansas City, KS