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John Collins Obituary
February 4, 1935 - February 2, 2021
Overland Park, Kansas - John Franklin Collins, long time resident of Overland Park, KS passed away February 2nd, 2021. He was born February 4th, 1935 in Ottumwa, Iowa.
He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps after high school graduation. He went to work for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, MO. in 1961. After advancing to Executive Vice President and CIO, he retired from Hallmark in 1994. He was dedicated to his work on committees that advised corporations and state and local governments on information technology trends.
A devoted family man, John enjoyed playing golf, fishing and summers at the Lake of the Ozarks with his family.
John was preceded in death by his wife, mother and father, a sister and a brother. He is survived by three daughters, one son-in-law, two grandsons, one granddaughter, one granddaughter-in-law, one great granddaughter, three brothers and two sisters.
He will be buried along with his wife, Virginia, next to his father, mother and brother in Ottumwa, Iowa.
A preferred expression of sympathy is a donation to a Parkinson's Research Foundation.
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Anne and Ken Runnells
February 24, 2021
We are neighbors down the street from your Dad. Sorry to hear of his passing. So sad to think John and Ginny are both gone. Rest In Peace.
Georgia Schaper
February 16, 2021
John and Ginny were very dear friends for many, many years. Enjoyed delightful coffee sessions with Ginny and, if John was there, he delighted in teasing me.
Butch Minear
February 10, 2021
I worked in data processing for 14 years. I really enjoyed working there, I liked John and was glad to see him move up to vice-president.
ken cook
February 10, 2021
John was a gentleman. His contributions to Hallmark...and more importantly...its people around him...are immeasurable. Rock solid person. He lived a good life..and left his impact with family and friends. God Bless.
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