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Henry Collins Obituary
Henry "Hank" Walker Collins, Jr., died February 12, 2008 at the age of 56 in Medford, Oregon after complications following a bone marrow transplant at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, November 13, 2007.
A memorial service for Hank will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2008 in the Angus Bowmer Hall at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland.
Hank was born November 12, 1951, in Kingsport, Tennessee. He married Cydne/Bean in 1982. Hank was appointed an Eagle Scout in 1968.
Collins was the Administrator of Jackson County Health and Human Services at the time of his death. He was hired by Jackson County to be the Public Health Director in May, 1987. He was a Health Director in Anson and Richmond Counties in North Carolina for five years before coming to Oregon and worked in various positions in Public Health for 33 years. Hank had a Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Bachelor of Science from the same University.
Hank is survived by his wife, Cydne; his mother, Anna Marie Collins; his sisters, Martha Collins, and Mary Margaret Dubin; his brother-in-law, Alen Dubin; his niece, Melissa Dubin; and his nephews, Marc, and Matthew Dubin. He is preceded in death by his father, Henry Walker Collins, Sr.
Charitable donations can be made to the United Way of Jackson County, in memory of Hank Collins.
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Larry Stanifer
December 31, 2008
Cydne, I was in the MPH class at Tennessee with Hank and you. I remember the good times we had in our classes. I was sad to learn of Hank's passing from Colleen. May God bless you and your family.
Judy Westenhouse
February 21, 2008
Cydne, I just learned of Hank's passing. My heart hurts for you. Even though we have not kept in touch these last few years, I still remember fondly our times together. Please know that you have my deepest condolences and that you will be in my prayers.
Judy (Ake) Westenhouse
10536 Realm Way
Las Vegas, Nevada 89135
Pattie Sibbett
February 19, 2008
I was Hank's very first secretary after he graduated from college a very ambitious young health educator with the State of North Carolina. He was so wonderful to work for - he quickly became respected in his field. Hank was so thoughtful - and remembered all the important 'secretary days' with lovely gifts! He was a great friend!
Melissa Blanchard
February 18, 2008
Hank was a true gentleman and a quality person who cared deeply about this community and each individual. He touched our lives and we are the better for it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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Velda Guthrie-Kessler
February 17, 2008
Cydne, I have been out of town for several days and didn't learn about Hank's death until last night (16th). I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that we care and that our prayers are with you and the family during these difficult days as they have been all along. Love you, Velda
Tracy Thompson
February 16, 2008
Hank was one of those individuals that really made a difference in the lives of others. He would always go out of his way to help, give advice, or just lend a hand. Even when he was sick, he was still putting others first and doing whatever he could to inspire, educate and give assistance. He made many, many friends and often left a lasting impression, he will truly be missed. It's amazing how one person can impact so many lives in a self-less manner and make such a positive difference in the community. I wish there were more Hank's in this world...
Cynthia Taylor Livesay
February 14, 2008
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Hank and his family. I was a high school friend who graduated with his sister, Mary Margaret. Hank was a great guy; and from reading your local news online, I realize that he became an even greater man!
Susan Guider
February 14, 2008
We have been neighbors of Hank and Cydne's for many years. I also used to see him several times a week when he would stop in at The Video Buff where I worked many years ago. He was so friendly and never failed to ask about me and my family. What a caring man! We will miss him...Our heartfelt sympathy to Cydne..
Susan and Joe Guider
Cheryl Orengo
February 14, 2008
Hank was my supervisor many years ago at the Buncombe County Health Center in the Health Education Division. I was one of the health educators and recently retired starting my own business. I'm so sorry for your loss. Hank will be greatly missed in the Public Health World and by all of his friends and family.
With regards, Cheryl
Paul & Gail Rasmussen
February 14, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Collins family. Hank's gentle southern charm will be missed by all who were privileged to know him. His work to improve the livability of our communities, especially for children, will be a lasting legacy.
William Brown
February 13, 2008
I worked with Hank and his wife in the North Carolina public health agency quite a few years ago -- from the other Guest Book entries that I read, little had changed about Hank -- always certain that he made his point -- and he stood by it. A man of principle, strong beliefs and great concern for his community. Here in Raleigh there are a number of us who'll be remembering Hank and the time we spent working together in his early days in public health.
Peggy Moore
February 13, 2008
Our community has lost a friend and a fine human being. I met Hank in my capacity as a volunteer and President of the Board of Friends of the Animal Shelter. Hank was always supportive of the Shelter and the work that our volunteers do.
My deep sympathy to Mrs. Collins and Hank's family.
Lee Berry
February 13, 2008
We had our differences but I always liked to talk to Hank and respected his comittment to the community. He was a good, honest man. I will miss him.
Bryan Holley
February 13, 2008
Regrettably, I was not a personal friend of Mr. Collins. But in taking my Dad to his weekly doctor's appointments, I saw Mr. Collins a time or two. The last time I saw him (last fall), my Dad and I were charmed by his southern accent and a big smile that lit up his face. Most patients at this doctor's office are facing severe medical challenges, but I was struck by how positive Mr. Collins was, asking us about our own family in Alabama and telling tales about his visits to Tennessee. I know now after reading about his passing that we were only witnessing a few moments in time in the life of a very fine human being. May he rest in peace and may his family remember the best about him. Our thoughts are with them.
Tonya King
February 13, 2008
I worked for several seasons in Air Quality during the late 1980's -early 1990's.
I remember Hank to be a soft spoken, and kind person who was concerned for the people of his community, as well as the people who worked under him at Jackson County HHS.
He was approachable and real.
I'll never forget Hank going to bat with me over a glitch in my first paycheck. A few weeks later, we drew names for secret santa gift exchanges at the office, and Hank had drawn mine. He made sure he left me gifts of food items and stuff to keep me warm like gloves, and a scarf. I greatly appreciated his thoughtfulness while I waited for my first check to be released.
He was truly concerned with a persons well being.
We are all better off for his time with us. His impact will be felt here for many years to come.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Collins, and the rest of Hanks friends and family.
Saga Sandberg
February 12, 2008
Hank was a very w2onderful person to me, he was very uplifting and always had a smile.I have known hank for seral, several years even before I worked for the countyand in the deliI remmber how he would come in and either I would get what he wanted or he would come behind the counter and get what he wanted but most of all when he came in the deli he would always ask me how I was doing and if down he would encourage me.I also remmber how he commeted on a couple of letters I sent to the editor of the newspaper here in medford, or. I will miss him very,very much and greatly.
mrs. collins my prayer's and thoughts are with you, and I know and feel that a wonderful person like this is in heaven with a lot of jewels in his crown so many that they canot be counted.
God Bless
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