Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
May 4, 1968 – Feb 4, 2022
BIRNIE, Captain Collin Brevik - Of Montrose, age 53, died Friday, February 4, 2022 at Hurley Medical Center.
Memorial service will be held 1pm Friday, February 11, 2022 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 711 S. Saginaw, Flint, Michigan, with Police and Military honors to follow.
The Reverend Don Davidson officiating.
Cremation has taken place.
Collin was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on May 4, 1968. On June 6, 1988, he married Tina Gott. Collin served in the United States Marines from 1988-92 during both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. Captain Birnie served 26 years for the Flint Police Department. Collin was an avid hunter and enjoyed being in the woods whenever he could. He also enjoyed fishing and watching football.
Surviving are wife, Tina;
Children, Marista and husband Damon Dryden and Bailey and husband Blas Ramirez;
Granddaughters, Evelyn and Jacqueline;
Father, Reed Birnie;
Mother and step-father, Stephanie and Jack Webb;
Sister, Nicole and husband Nick Tefft;
And nephews, Brevik and Barrett.
Read MoreI was stationed with Colin in Brunswick, Maine. I am devastated to hear of him being taken from his wonderful wife Tina, and his family. You two are a beautiful love.
Steve lyster
June 09, 2025 | Friend
Tina and girls.. Think of you often and know it is a step at a time to cope.
My thoughts are with you...
Deloryes Langdon
February 01, 2024 | GOODRICH, MI | Friend
You can never pay an officer thier TRUE worth!
Brendalyn A Gardner
September 28, 2023 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
Tina and family, I will remember you all in Prayer, understanding your loss. Deloryes Langdon
Deloryes Langdon
February 01, 2023
As the former Genesee County Emergency Manager, I worked closely with Collin on several Homeland security grants and emergency drills and getting the bomb robot & team. He was always so up beat, respectful, and anything I needed from Flint I could go to him. I am heart broken from his passing. He was one of the best! Prayers for his family.
Tami Yorks
Tamara Yorks
February 13, 2022 | BEAVERTON, MI | Coworker
Single Memorial Tree
Heidi Ellsworth
February 13, 2022
To the Birnie Family and FPD, Captain Birnie was a joy to work with and always made people smile. He will be missed dearly. May God give you all strength to carry you through this time of grief. His legacy lives on.
Tia Lewis
February 11, 2022 | Coworker
Dr. Birnie, Mrs. Webb and Collins Family. We are so sorry for your loss. I was very moved by the memorial today. What a great loss for the entire community. May he rest in peace.
Robert Zaragoza & Family
February 11, 2022 | Friend
Steph and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family and sending love and hugs. Tom and Dianne
Dianne & Tom Kudza
February 11, 2022 | Friend