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Henry Collins Obituary
Henry L Collins (AKA Ernest Artin/Art in Ernest) passed peacefully from this life on January 4, 2021 under the loving care of Hospice House, shortly after his 80th birthday.
Henry's passion for art sustained him until he could no longer perform.
He will best be remembered as a beloved Professor of Art at College of the Redwoods
from the mid 1960's to the 1970's. His Wit and Charm were his most memorable qualities.
And though "he did not suffer fools gladly", he had many friends who have been missing him
since he lost his hearing and faded from view some years ago.
His daughters Lisa Collins and Maya Collins, along with his ex-partner of 20 years, Sharon Wyche-Frei and her daughter Tam Elijah (Saba), would like to extend our gratitude to Shin Luong, with Adult Protective Services, and to the PACE Program at the Humboldt Senior Resource Center, as well as to all of the wonderful caregivers at Hospice House. To the friends he made during Happy Hour at the Sea Grill Bar, thank you for your friendship and your concern
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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James Davis
January 2, 2025
I owe it to Henry for sparking my interest in sculpture.
James Davis
January 2, 2025
James Davis
January 10, 2022
Henry, I became a woodcarver, carving old growth redwood stumps. I trace it back to the sculpture class with you. Thank you. Rest In Peace
Check out my work on Instagram at carverjamesdavis to see what you did for me.
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