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John P. Collins
John lived a rich and textured life, most of it in support of (and a part of) the arts communities wherever he lived. He loved painting, languages, the opera, books, music and poetry (he himself a poet of some repute). He worked in a Hollywood bookstore and knew many famous people personally. When he moved to Washington in 1948 he managed Hartman's Books and owned and operated Fifth Avenue Records, both in Seattle, Washington; during that time he was a part of the arts scene.
John leaves no living relatives but has friends, many in the arts community, who knew him and by whom he will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Ione; his mother, Nell Forsyeth Pipkin; and his father, Frank Wyatt Collins.
At John's request no formal services will be held. There will be, however, a celebration of John's life to be held from 2 until 4 p.m., Saturday, July 8, at his home in Monroe. This will be a private event for friends only. For details contact Jim Bloss 425-231-5186.
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Andrew Johnson
June 11, 2006
I bought many a record from John when he had his shop, called Orpheus, down in U. Village and had many stimulating conversations with him about what I was buying, operas to listen too and other related things. He was a well-educated, thoughtful, thought-provoking stimulating man, one who certainly added to the quality of my life years ago and shaped me into the person I've become today. I have thought of him many times over the years and wished he were still around so I could talk with him. My world was a better place for having an association with him.
Michael Fox
June 11, 2006
John was a great influence on my life; in fact, he was my first boss in my first job after graduating from college, and I suppose it was largely due to his example that I became a bookseller. When I visited him in February after not having seen him for many years, it was sad to see the suffering his infirmities were causing him, but inspiring to see that in spite of limitations and pain, that mind and spirit were as acute and enthusiastic as ever before. Hail and farewell, old friend and teacher!
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