Julia Mae Collins
May 21, 2015
Julia Mae (Hall) Collins, 95, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Taylor House Hospice surrounded by the love of family.
She was born February 15, 1920 in Ramsey, Illinois to John and Julia (Finley) Hall. She graduated from East High School in 1938. She married Marvin L. Collins and they resided in the Des Moines area. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed traveling. Julia was a member of Grand Park Christian Church for a number of years and a member of the Police Auxiliary. Julia supported disabled veterans through the American Veterans Association and was a part of the American Legion.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines. Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, also at the funeral home, followed by interment at Masonic Cemetery next to her husband.
In addition to her husband, Marvin, Julia joins her siblings, Octavia Moore, Genevieve Casper, Mildred Benefiel, and John Hall who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Dan (Sharon) Collins, Nancy (Del) Enos, and Janice Potts; grandchildren, Stefanie (John) Stenberg, Julie Collins, Mike (Janna) Potts, David (Jodie) Enos and Tracey (Andrew) Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Kaylee Stenberg, Jacob Enos, Caleb Enos, Luke Stenberg, Nate Stenberg, Emma Mitchell, Faith Enos, Cameryn Stenberg, Alaina Mitchell and Jordynn Mitchell.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Taylor House Hospice or Wounded Warrior Project.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Michael McMurry
05/30/2015
Danny: It has been a long time since our paths have crossed. I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you and your family during this time and extend my condolences.
Margaret Forbes Reed
05/29/2015
Nancy, Janice, and Danny:
I read about your Mom in the paper. I was so sorry for all of you to lose her. She was my best friend even tho I hadn't seen her in a very long time. We kept in touch by telephone an we did that for years. One of the best things your Mother did for me, She taught me to drive then took me to get my license. I think I was 18 or 19. I am 95 I was from August to February older than your Mom. I gave up driving when I was 93 so of course I will not get out for any of the services. If I could have been able to come I could have told you lots of the good times Wally my husband and I had with your Mom and Dad and other couples.
Again I am so sorry and hope you all remember who I am.
Love and Prayers,
Margaret Forbes Reed
Bill McKenna
05/26/2015
Dan, Sharon and Family
So sorry to have learned of your Mother's passing. Peace be to her as she enters her eternal home in the Light of Christ. Peace to the Collins Family as well.
Dick & Karna Leonard
05/26/2015
Danny and Family, we were very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Hugs to all of you.
Judy Bennett Anderson
05/25/2015
Dear Danny and Family,
I was sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. You were so fortunate to have her in your life for so many years. Please know that many of your old East High pals and others are thinking of you at this sad time. We'll keep you close to our hearts.