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Joanne Collins

Fawnskin, California

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Collins, Joanne October 20, 2011Joanne Collins died October 20, 2011 after a long courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was married to Leo Joseph Collins for 38 joyous years. The one point of contention in their marriage involved travel. Their solution to the problem was every other year...

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What a world we live in today. Joanne there has been so much going on you’d even be shocked. I often think of you and miss you. Things are not the same without you. To this very day I catch myself wanting to pick up the phone and ask for your advice. You always had a way of giving me the harsh reality I needed with grace and kindness. Your sense of humor, your laugh, and that contagious smile are some of the things I miss the most. Here’s to you Joanne I love you and miss you very much! I...

Dear Joanne, I had such fun having Sunday dinners with you and our "widows group." What a small world it was that you knew my husband Chris Carlson growing up. He was a friend of your brother, Dave, and spent many wonderful afternoons at your parents' home in Brentwood. Chris always said he loved Dave's oldest sister! I thoroughly enjoyed our trip to NYC and being snowed in. The memories and laughter brought on by your presence in my life are treasured. Much love, Linda

Miss you very much!

Joanne Collins will be remembered in the heart and prayers of all of the members of the Smith family...Robert, Yolanda and our children; Jeff, Greg, Chris, Maria and Toby...as Poly's BEST!!! and Finest!!! Our youngest, Ted attended Birmingham...missing one of LAUSD's finest...
Our son Jeff remained close to Joanne and Leo over the years ...and forwarded this to us in Henderson NV,,,She will be missed by all those she touched...God blessed us with your presence...My deepest...

Mrs, Collins was one of my children's favorite instructors at Polytechnic High School in the early 1970's. She and he remained friends until now. Thank you Mrs. Collins for all you gave. Y.G. Smith

A beautiful person inside and out. I could not have had a better aunt. I will miss you Aunt Joanne, but I feel a great comfort knowing you are with Leo and my Mom and Dad. Dison, Ana, Clinton and I will cherish all those fun afternoon luncheons at Babalu:) XOXOXOXO Your niece Diana

Joanne,
I will miss you!!