David Penfield Collins

David Penfield Collins obituary

David Penfield Collins

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David Collins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bryant Funeral Home - Great Bend on Nov. 4, 2025.

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David Penfield Collins, 70, passed away November 3, 2025, at Azria Health Wood Haven in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born November 5, 1954, in Oakland, California to Penfield David and Janet Emily (Reed) Collins.

David was extremely loved by all his staff and roommates at ResCare. He had a love for humming to music. He lit up with hugs, smiling, and laughing with his close friends and family. He loved going on adventures and various activities with his roommates and staff. He was truly a joy to be around. We will miss your most beautiful of souls and heart of gold. We will hold tight the memories of your sweet smile and delighted light in your eyes. The hum of your song will sing in our hearts, a precious reminder of the gift of having known you.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Great Bend Cemetery North with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to ResCare, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

6

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Great Bend Cemetery North

5101 24th St., Great Bend, KS 67530

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