Raymond W. Collins

Raymond W. Collins
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South Ogden - Raymond W. Collins, 94, passed away on April 10, 2012 in Ogden. He was born August 13, 1917 in Ogden the son of Emory and Ellen Larson Collins. He graduated from Weber State College and from BYU.

Raymond married Kathryn Jane DeYoung October 24, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple and was always an active member of the LDS Church.

He was an avid fly fisherman and he especially loved to fish the Ogden River, South Fork, Causey Creek and Black Smith Fork River and enjoyed tying his own flies. He also enjoyed wood working projects; making beautiful picture frames which he gave away. He was an excellent gardener and always seemed to have the most beautiful produce.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 61 years, Kathryn; and a brother and sister-in-law, Ted and Martha Collins. He is survived by his daughter, Ann (David) Luther of Mass.; 3 grandchildren, Adam (Amy) Luther and their daughters, Jade and Mya all of Heber City, Utah, Eric (Heather) Luther and their daughter, Aizel and son Ojia, of Monticello, New Mexico, Molly (James) Bradosky and their son, Camden and daughter, Parley Ann of Medway, Mass. and his brother, Ralph (VerDene) Collins of Ogden.

Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Burch Creek 5th Ward Chapel 4955 Adams Avenue, South Ogden, Utah. Friends and family may gather from 12 to 12:45 prior to the service.

Interment will be at the Ogden City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
VisitationBurch Creek 5th Ward Chapel
4955 Adams Avenue
South Ogden, UT
April 13, 2012
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
ServiceBurch Creek 5th Ward Chapel
4955 Adams Avenue
South Ogden, UT
April 13, 2012
1:00 PM
CemeteryOgden City Cemetery
20th and Madison
Ogden, UT 84404
April 13, 2012