Obituary: Billy E Collins, Sr., The Dalles
Bill Collins, a long-time resident of The Dalles, OR passed peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
He was born in LaGrande OR on November 25, 1934, to Basil B Collins and Eleanor M Vosen. He was married to his wife Beverly Arthur for 50 years.
He is preceded in death by his father Basil, mother Eleanor, wife Jeanie, sister Genevieve, and grandson Donald.
Survivors include son Bill Jr., and daughters Cathy, Connie, and Jill. There are 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing and rosary will be held at 4:30 pm on October 26, 2022, at Spencer, Libby, and Powell funeral home. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peters Catholic church at 3:00 pm on October 27, 2022. Burial will be in Pilot Rock OR at 2:00 pm on October 29, 2022, at Skyview Cemetery.
