don collier obituary

I had the pleasure of first meeting Don in Sonora, CA at a film festival in Sonora, CA in 1997. Loved to hear his rough voice like John Wayne. I asked him for an autographed picture and I still have his voice saved on my cell phone when he called requesting my mailing address. (92 years old). COLLIER, Don of Charlotte, North Carolina was called home to the Lord, from illness, while at his home on September 17, 2010 at They were a wonderful group of people who set the scene for a wonderful Western story. He came to our house, the Ponderosa II, in Mesa AZ in 2019 for the 60th Anniversary of the Bonanza TV series. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. The Wild Bunch Film Festival, based in Willcox, confirmed Colliers death in a Facebook post and said the actor was considered a friend of the festival, having attended several of its events since the mid 90s. I still watch the High chaparral everyday. Please reload the page and try again. Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Virden in care of arrangements.IM FREEDont grieve for me, for now Im free,Im following the path God laid for me.I took His hand when I heard Him call,I turned around and left it all.I could not stay another dayTo laugh, to love, to work or play.Tasks left undone must stay that way,I found peace on Christmas Day.If my parting has left a void,Then fill it with remembered joys.A family shared, a laugh, a kiss,Oh yes, these things too I miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrowI wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. From now on, Paul would live wholly dependent on Gods sovereign will. Godspeed Don, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful film and TV memories. He will be laid to rest with military honors at Greenlawn Cemetery in Martinsville. The second season of Outlaws (1960) found Will Foreman as a full-fledged Marshal. Prayers for the family. Please reload the page and try again. It is spiritually perilous for Christians to ruminate backward in time because the Devil is the one bringing the accusations against you, and he wont stop until your faith is in tatters, as noted in Revelation 12:9-11: And the greatdragon was thrown down, theserpent of old who is called the devil andSatan, whodeceives the wholeworld Now thesalvation, and the power, and thekingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for theaccuser of our brothersand sistershas been thrown down, the one who accuses them before our God, day and night. Processing Collier's marriage to Holly Hire, a casting director, ended with her death in 2012. He had four children. [1] He died from lung cancer in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, on September 13, 2021, at the age of 92. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Each day has enough trouble of its own.. View Tribute Book Events Rest now Don. No more ache, no more pains. He was my dad's age. I loved don on high Chaparral! Save me a good horse, I will see you in that land that knows no parting. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Success! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. They just can't make Westerns like that any more. Rest in peace sir. DON COLLIER OBITUARY. Whoops! Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. October 17, 1928 - Please reload the page and try again. Dons life began on Friday, October 6, 1933, when he was born to the late Harley Pete and Dorothy V. (Baughn) Collier in Martinsville. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. He was predeceased by his parents Frank & Nell, plus many close family members. He travelled west in 1978, after seeing a picture of the Rocky Mountains. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. After careers in Animal Health Technology and Cardio-Vascular Perfusion, he settled into Sales & Marketing in the financial sector, which ultimately led him to trips to Mauritius and the Philippines. I really scared him. Suggested donation : St Jude Children's Hospital, Funeral arrangement under the care ofHalo Cremations. Don was a lovely man to know. He was predeceased by : his parents, Les Collier and Anne Collier; and his wife Norine Collier. Publicity Listings Bob was Sleep tight my love you know the rest. She was instrumental in turning the derelict C.P. In lieu of flowers, the family would be pleased with donations to the Eagle's Wings Retreat Center or Faith in Action. Loved him opposite the Duke, too! I just saw Don on t he The Virginian, and was wandering how he was doing & than saw he just passed away. Dont let the Devil keep rubbing your nose in it. Don served his country honorably, while serving in the United States Marine Corp. Dons career spanned from Collier Brothers Creamery in Martinsville to W.W. Granger in Indianapolis and management of the American Legion Post #230, as well as, the Jefferson Lounge and Walt's/Southside Package Liquors in Martinsville, where he retired from in 2004. Flowers are gratefully declined. On April 8, 1971, she married Don Collier and they had a daughter, Elizabeth (Beth). He remained active with public appearances at Western and nostalgia shows like Western Legends Roundup in Kanab, Utah; Territorial Days in Tombstone, Ariz.; and the 50th Anniversary of The High Chaparral event being hosted in Sept. 2017 in Hollywood. Don served his country honorably, while serving in the United States Marine Corp. Dons career spanned from Collier Brothers Creamery in Martinsville to W.W. Granger in Indianapolis and management of the American Legion Post #230, as well as, the Jefferson Lounge and Walt's/Southside Package Liquors in Martinsville, where he retired from in 2004. Then he went further back in time when he was called on play the recurring role of William Tompkins in The Young Riders (1989).He continued to guest star on TV in and out of the west in Little House on the Prairie (1974), two made-for-TV Gunsmoke movies (Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (1992) and Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice (1994)), a made-for-TV Bonanza movie (Bonanza: Under Attack (1995)), Banacek (1972), The Waltons (1972), Highway to Heaven (1984) and such big-screen movies as Tombstone (1993).He worked on a western radio drama series titled West of the Story and was sidekick to Fred Imus on Sirius Radio's weekly show, Fred's Trailer Park Bash until Imus' death in 2011. ROBERT COLLIER OBITUARY. She was the youngest daughter of Stewart and Norma Anderson. See you one day on heaven. He was a great man who leaves a great legacy. He disciplined himself to live a goal-oriented life centered upon a spiritual prize, not of self-expression/achievement, but one of becoming a living expression of his Savior, Christ Jesus who once said, in Matthew 6:26-34: But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things (temporal needs) will be provided to you. (87 years old). Ive been a fan of your acting for years. His first role was as an extra in 1948 in the western Massacre River (1949). Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, from noon-2:00 pm at Neal & Summers Funeral & Cremation Center. That holy forgetfulness (above) is only a start. Curtis Waller's gonna be like past even numbered/future odd numbered "Edward Evans" like people on the list part one. On-line condolences and memories of Don may be shared with his family at www.nealandsummers.com. TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Don Collier, an actor with ties to Tucson, died on Monday, Sept. 13 after a decades-long career. Publications. It wasnt hard. After residing in Kamloops, BC for a number of years, Arlene and the two boys returned to Two Creeks. BREAKING: DAY 10: Christopher Clements murder trial goes to jury, Legendary cowboy, actor Don Collier dies at 92, Students ill after coming into contact with weed killer at Arizona elementary school, Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark, KOLD AT 70: Laverne Davis has always been Tucson's sweetheart, Guns N Roses heading to Phoenix during world tour this fall, Rebel Wilson announces engagement to girlfriend, Kyle Jacobs, Kellie Picklers husband found dead in home according to Metro Police. So sorry for the loss of your love one. WebDon Collier made over 200 credited movie and television appearances. WebThe High Chaparral family sends condolences to the family of Holly Collier, who passed away on March 4. What a voice! Very sad. Site design and development byHop StudiosHop Studios. SALDIVAR FAMILY. Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, from noon-2:00 pm at Neal & Summers Funeral & Cremation Center. Its like digging up dead cats that were buried years ago, wondering how the deceased little critters are getting along after all this time. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Donald Collier. He was a great actor. On-line condolences and memories of Don may be shared with his family at www.nealandsummers.com. Tashwa, Jan and Cali Kreinbrink, We got to know Don later in his life, he became my Father's good friend & business partner in Nueva Construction. Planting memories for our life time. Most notably, Arlene was a founding member of the Virden Community Arts Council (VCAC) and the creator of Costume Closet. ; his brother Art Collier of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. We will love you and miss you always a friend, May you rest in peace. Hands In Prayer was posted for Donald E. Collier. Brandon Sun Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. This was followed by two more westerns -- Davy Crockett, Indian Scout (1950) and Fort Apache (1948) with John Wayne. Whoops! High Chaparral is one of my favorite Western shows. He rose from the dead and ascended back to Heaven to give us a future and a hope that is built, not upon what we have done, but upon what Christ (our Last Adam) has done for us. On Sundays, youll receive an email looking back on some of the previous weeks notable obituaries. On July 21, 1953, he married Elizabeth L. Betty (Bastin), she preceded him in death on May 21, 2000. Whoops! Success! His talent will endure as long as Western's are played on TV. Ginny Shook, Out West Entertainment with updates by Marianne Rittner-Holmes, http://www.alphadox.us, Other Works Second time, I fell over some wires on the floor and landed at his feet. [April 2007], Williamsburg, VA: Attended the Western Film Festival [March 2013], Ginny Shook, Out West Entertainment with updates by Marianne Rittner-Holmes, http://www.alphadox.us, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. For all his family, prayers and condolences Thanks for sharing him with the world. He was predeceased by : his wife Holly; and his sons, Donald Mounger Jr. and David Tugwell. I asked him how do you remember all those lines? Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. D.C. Collier: Holy Forgetfulness, Reaching Forward Are Keys to Spiritual Growth, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Goleta Council Castigates Santa Barbara County over Plan to Rezone Ag Lands for Housing, Highway 101 Traffic Halted in Santa Barbara After Tree Falls Across Lanes, Highway 1 South of Lompoc to Be Shut Down to Repair Storm Damage, Firefighters Rescue 2 People Trapped in Storm Drain in Santa Barbara, Rents Rise 9%, Apartment Vacancies Drop to 1.7% in Santa Barbara in 2022, County Panel Denies Fire Department's Appeal over Ambulance-Services Contract, Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Super nice guy and I was looking forward to the next time they had the western actors meet there. He performed with John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Anthony Quinn, Dean Martin, Tom Selleck, James Arness, He performed with John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Anthony Quinn, Dean Martin, Tom Selleck, James Arness, and even Elvis Presley. He was a man among men. Rest In Peace. He participated in the brutal death by stoning of the first Christian martyr, Stephen. He was definitely one of my favorite actors in this show. He achieved 2 degrees from the University of Guelph, one in arts, one in science. Paul had to learn to live in day-tight compartments, surrendering control to Jesus in the process. We are sad to announce that on September 13, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Don Collier (Columbus, Indiana), born in Inglewood, California. In 1968, he was cast as the foreman of the ranch The High Chaparral (1967) in David Dortort's latest western series of the same name. One of my all time favorite actors!! 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