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Larry Collins Obituary
Larry met and later married his wife Lois Jean (Fossum) on August 2, 1959. To this union their son Randal (Nellore) Collins was born February 3, 1960 and daughter Tamora (Tami) (Scott) Swinford followed on January 20, 1961.
Larry was a graduate of Laramie High School Class of 1959. Throughout his middle and high school years he worked alongside his dad, Emile, delivering bread and baked goods for Town Hall Bread Company. Following graduation he was employed as a mechanic at the Ford garage during the day and a janitor for the University of Wyoming in the evenings. While cleaning for the print shop, he learned how to run the printing presses. This helped him later secure a full time position. He later retired at the age of 54 as Director of Duplicating Services after 35 years of service.
Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing and the Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls sporting events. He was a member of the Alco Rod and Gun Club and a Cowboys' Football and men's and women's basketball season ticket holder for many years.
He was a gifted pool player who played on leagues for many years and won many tournaments until the loss of his sight prevented him from playing.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lois who passed away on February 5, 2018; his brother Loren, July, 2018 and his two cats Spooky and B.C.
He is survived by his son Randal (Nellore) Collins of Athol, Idaho; Grandson Dalton E. (Rachel) Collins of Spokane, Washington; Grandson Dillon J. (Kayla) Collins of Rathdrum, Idaho and great granddaughter Aurora May Collins.
He is also survived by his daughter Tami (Scott) Swinford of Laramie, Wyoming; Grandson Dustin S. Swinford of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Great granddaughters Alicia A. Swinford of Laramie, Wyoming and Lucy Grace Swinford of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
The family requests memorials donations may be made to the Laramie Girls Softball, c/o Western State Bank
3430 Grand Avenue, Laramie, Wyoming 82070.
Larry will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
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David Alm
September 21, 2020
I will never forget the good times we had together.
Lydia Kercher
August 16, 2020
Larry and I were good friends. I first knew Larry when his parents lived on Rainbow Avenue, one block west of our home. Larry delivered the newspaper. Emile and Nola were Square Dancers as we were. We danced in the ballroom on the top floor of the Elks Building. After our time was up there, a few of us went to Ed Bradley's home and danced on a concrete slab in his back yard. I taught Business Education at the University of Wyoming. For one of the courses, I took my class over to Larry's print shop. He explained how the printing for the University was done. We subsequently became good friends and remained so even after we retired. We would see him every Friday night at Bernies. We always gave a hug. Larry will be missed. Friend, Lydia Kercher
Bill & Diann Ginther
August 14, 2020
Graduated with Larry. Good person. William be missed.
Dusrin Swinford
August 5, 2020
I love you grandpa and I miss you and grandma so much. R.I.P your #7 always and forever
August 5, 2020
Dear family please accept my condolence and take courage, throw all your anxiety and pain on the God of peace, he is near to all those calling upon him. He will grant you all the strength the courage you will need as you face the lonely days without your love one, but always keep there lovely smiles in your thoughts and memory.
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