Patrick Collrin

Patrick S. Collrin, 73, of Colorado Springs passed away June 27, 2019. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 8, 1946 to Paul S. Collrin and Mary Margaret Collrin (Corr). He attended Precious Blood Grade School and graduated from Benedictine High. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Colorado State University.

Pat set out on a Navy career right out of high school and served in Vietnam. He also served in the Air Force and Army, earning the rank of Sergeant.

Pat had a passion for nature, especially in Alaska and Colorado. He enjoyed his garden, family history, photography, and his faithful dogs, Scooter and Molly.

He is survived by his sisters, Janet Cameron, Margaret “Peggy Ann” Collrin, Kathleen McGeary, and Ann Burnham. Also surviving is Pat’s significant other, Sharon Stroud, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Mary Collrin and Rita Collrin-Halabi, and step-son Kyle Collrin

A visitation will be held at Swan Law Funeral Home on Monday July 15 and Tuesday July 16 from 4pm to 8pm. Services will be held at Gateway Presbyterian Church on July 18 at 2pm with a reception to follow. Burial will be at Pikes Peak National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to family to restore Pat’s garden at his home.