COLLINS – Mr. Elmer “Joseph”

1931 – 2015

On January 7, 2015 Elmer “Joseph” Collins, late of Whispering Pine Place Care Home, formerly of Debden, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the age of 83 years.

Joe is lovingly survived by his children, Pat (Sharon) Collins of Regina, SK, and their children, Alex and Breanne; Dan (Lystra) Collins of Sylvan Lake, AB; Tom (Marla) Collins of Saskatoon, SK, and their children, Chantelle and Sterling; Sandra (Tim) Burgess of Shaunovan, SK, and their children, Greg, Shasta, Chris, Conner and Angelina; Dean (Jerilee) Collins of LaRonge, SK, and their children, Nienna and Kayode; His siblings, Bob (Phyllis) Collins of Saskatoon, SK; Jack Collins of Debden, SK; Dorothy (Ray) Laroque of Saskatoon, SK; his sister-in law, Madeline Collins of Debden, SK; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Joseph was predeceased by, his parents, Tom and Ester Collins; his son, Brian Collins; his brothers, Lawrence, Billy and Buddy; his sister in-law, Leona Collins. The Memorial Mass for Joseph was held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 2:00p.m from the Notre Dame des Victoires Roman Catholic Church in Victoire, SK. Father Sebastian Kunnath was the Celebrant. Interment will take place at a later date in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Saskatoon.

Joe was a good man to a great number of people and those who knew him couldn’t imagine a world without him. He was so many things to so many people. A jack of all trades, he always took pride in his work and was always willing to help others out whenever he could. Joe enjoyed listening to music; he especially loved when his brother Bob would play his harmonica. Even though Joe was paralyzed on his left side, somehow his foot would be tapping to the music that his brother Bob would play. Joe was quite a dancer and he loved to jive with the ladies! He enjoyed sitting back and listening to old time music, especially fiddle music. Joe also wouldn’t say no to playing a game of Kaiser.  

No matter how challenging life would get Joe always had a smile and laughter was a part of who he was. He was never a real serious man, and his gift was to always back up the negative with a positive and he would tell a joke that would make light of any situation and bring smiles and laughter to those around him.

A life well lived indeed…Elmer Joseph Collins.  

In lieu of tributes, memorial donations may be made in memory of Joe to the Whispering Pine Place Care Home in Canwood. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Tammy Smart – Funeral Director (Shellbrook 306-747-2828). 

• Date : 2015-01-07