Robert E. Collins Sr.

Robert E. (Bob) COLLINS Sr. Age 88, died March 9, 2008 in Pacific Specialty and Rehabilitation Center, after a long illness. Mr. Collins was born July 19, 1919 in Pittsburgh, PA. to Clara and Frank Collins and he had lived in Washington for 27 years. Bob served as an Aviation Ordinance Instructor with the US Navy at Norman, Oklahoma during World War II. He was a retired steelworker employed at United States Steel in McDonald, Ohio. After retirement he was employed at Chartly House in Auburn, Washington. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Girard, Ohio. Bob was also a 50 year member of the Free and Accepted Masons of both Ohio and Washington, including; Chapter, Council and Commandry in Girard and Niles, Ohio; a Life Member of King Solomon #60 F & AM and R B Palmer Chapter 46 of Auburn, Washington. He is survived by a son, Robert E. Collins Jr., two grandsons, Robert E. Collins III and Walter J. Collins and their families; including three great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his only sister-in-law, Olga Hoier of Girard, OH; two nieces and three nephews. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his wife Moira Copper Collins and a brother, John E. Collins of Girard, OH. A Memorial Service will be held in Auburn, Washington at King Solomon Masonic Temple, on March 31, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date in Girard, Ohio.