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1947

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2016

GLEN COLLINS Obituary

Feb. 1, 1947 - Feb. 15, 2016 OKLAHOMA CITY Glen was born in Philadelphia, PA to Betty Maryland (Nix) and George Richard Collins. He was a dispatcher for Jack Cooper Transport Service. Glen was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Fiona; children, Alice Schwemley and husband Scott, Mandi Kaiser and husband Doug, Ryan Cooner, and Tiffany Levine and husband Eric; three grandchildren, Bruce, Ty & Tatum; and 2 brothers. Visitation will be Wednesday, at Buchanan Funeral Service from 10am to 8pm with services celebrating his life 11am, Thursday, February 18, 2016, in the Chapel of Resurrection Memorial Cemetery.

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Published by Oklahoman on Feb. 17, 2016.

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Fiona Collins

February 20, 2016

I met Glen at the Oklahoma City Swing Dance Club. He was the greatest dancer. I love him so and will forever miss him.

Linda Nichols

February 17, 2016

A long time since the days of PTA at Linwood Elementary. Ceiling fans and all. We all had some fun times. You will be missed.

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