Charles "Chuck" "Chris" Clarence Collins, age 88, of Hemet, for 9 years, went to be with he Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at his residence. Chuck was born January 9, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son of the late Harold Lewis Collins and the late Hattie Mae (Lloyd) Collins. He proudly served our country in the Marine Corps during World War II. He was an Assistant Foreman with McDonnell Douglas for18 years. Chuck was a member of the Lyons Club, VFW, Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. He enjoyed camping, reading and his cat. But most of all he enjoyed spending quality time with his grandchildren. He will truly be missed by all who had the honor to have known and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years; Lee Collins; one daughter:Chris Rinaldo of Gilbert, AZ; one son:
Walter Quezada of Long Beach, CA; one sister: Cecilia Nagle of Victorville, CA; one brother: Harold Collins of Michigan; four grand children.
