Reade Elliot Collins

October 2, 1991 – October 1, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our son, brother, nephew, cousin and most recently uncle, Reade Collins on October 1, 2022 in Pacific Grove, California. Born on October 2, 1991, Reade was one day away from celebrating his 31st birthday when he passed.

Reade is survived by his mother, Faith Collins-Beety; his brother, Garrett Collins and sister-in-law Terhi Collins; his grandmother, Carol (DeeDee) VanWoerkom; aunt and uncle, Grace and Hubert Allen; his cousins Evan and Noah Allen; his stepfather, Malcolm Beety; his nephew, Onni Collins; his aunts and uncles, John and Suzanne Collins, Jim and Susan Collins, Ted and Robin Collins and Bob and Becky Collins and numerous cousins.

Reade struggled with substance use disorder for a number of years and died from an accidental drug overdose. Reade was very committed to the need for recovery, and had entered treatment and attained sobriety for much of the last 4 years. He was waiting for entrance into a program at the time of his passing.

Reade was a self-taught musician and wrote his own songs. He had an extraordinary way with words and was a prolific poet. Reade was intelligent and articulate, an artist and an athlete. Reade was trained as an EMT, and had also become a Certified Oral Surgical Assistant working in Los Gatos. Reade was a guitarist for the band Louisville Lip, out of San Jose, California, playing gigs in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Portland and Seattle. A man of many talents, his disease did not allow him to maintain longevity in any given endeavor and the last 4 years of his life were dedicated to fighting that disease.

We will remember Reade for his bravery and courage, his tenacity and strength each time he rose up after a fall, his steadfast love for his family, the gift of his presence in our lives and the lessons he taught us for the time he was with us. He will be forever missed. How come we love you? All the time…

In lieu of flowers we suggest a donation to The Bridge Restoration Ministry, PO Box 113, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, Genesis House, 1152 Sonoma Ave., Seaside, CA, 93955 or a charity of your choice.