Collins G. Smith of Otsego, Michigan, passed away
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
in
Alamo
. Mr. Smith was born
June 20, 1916
in Otsego to Robert and Mary (Gray) Smith and was a lifelong resident of the area. In 1934 he graduated from
Otsego
High School
and then served with the CCCs. For over 25 years he was employed as a steam fitter for the
Kalamazoo
Regional
Psychiatric Hospital
retiring in 1978. His favorite activities included wood working, golfing and traveling. On
June 28, 1940
in
Bangor
he married Ruth Rantz, who died in 1995. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jane Nord, in 2002. Surviving are 4 children, Michael (Glenna) Smith of Laughlin,
Nevada
, Barbara (Paul) Colyer of Plainwell, Bruce (Penny Lovett) Smith of Otsego and Coleen (Michael) Blowers of Pine Lake; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service at
Mountain
Home
Cemetery
, Otsego will be held at
1:00 P.M.
Wednesday, Pastor Joe Shaler officiating. Contributions in memory of Collins may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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