Wasco County OR Archives Obituaries.....Collins, Sr., Ronald M. 'Ron' January 7, 2005
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The Dalles Chronicle, January 11, 2005
     Ronald M. ‘Ron’ Collins Sr., 68, a resident of The Dalles, died at his 
home Friday, Jan. 7, 2005. 
     He was born July 7, 1936, in Strong City, Kan., to Vernie and Florence 
(Lentz) Collins. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 17 and 
retired as a gunnery sergeant after 20 years of service. During his military 
career he completed three tours in Vietnam. His awards include the Good 
Conduct Medal with five stars, Vietnam Service Medal with three stars, Air 
Medal with Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal 
and Presidential Unit Citation. Other accomplishments include The Vietnam 
Cross of Gallantry, Meritorious Mast, Certificate of Commendation and Republic 
of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Civil Act with Palm and Frame Color First 
Class.
     He married Bernadine “Bonnie” Heathcote in Santa Ana, Calif. on July 1, 
1956.
     He came to The Dalles in 1974 and served as a city police officer for 
four years before taking employment with Martin Marietta Aluminum. He loved 
the outdoors, particularly camping and fishing, and was an active member of 
Emmanuel Baptist Church. 
     Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Bonnie Collins; sons Donald and 
Ronald Jr.; daughters, Terry Minson and Laura Tingly; mother Florence Shiek; 
brother John and sister Betty Ann Renk. He also leaves eight grandchildren and 
two great grandchildren.
     Memorial services will be held Friday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m., at Emmanuel 
Baptist Church, West 10th Street and Snipes Avenue in The Dalles Oregon. 
     Private interment with military honors, provided by the United States 
Marine Corps, will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.      
Arrangements are by Columbia Cremation & Burial.


Additional Comments:
Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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