Mildred L. Collins

May 2, 1917 - June 22, 2014

Mildred L. Collins Died June 22, 2014 TRAVERSE CITY - Mildred passed away peacefully on June 22, 2014, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. She was 97 years old. Mildred was born May 2, 1917 in Eagle River, Michigan, and was the daughter of Vernon & Nettie Judevine. On November 26th, 1936 she married the love of her life Leon F. Collins in Cedar Springs, MI., and together they had two sons Patrick A. and Danon, who passed away in his youth. Mildred and her husband Leon enjoyed spending their winters in the Tombstone, AZ. area, hiking and spending time with family members. Mildred was a graduate of County Normal in Evart, MI., was a member of the Methodist Church in Palo, MI., a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion #24 of Tombstone, AZ., as well as the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles in Benson, AZ. Mildred also was a Life Member of the Eastern Star in Acme and Traverse City, as well as serving as a Postal Clerk at the Acme Post Office, retiring in 1973 after 20 years of service. She is survived by her son, Patrick A (Mary Jane) Collins, brother Danon Judevine, sister Virginia Lemmien, two granddaughters, Patricia (Randall) Hendges and Shelley (David) Glady, and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Danon, husband (Leon), and sisters Elfreda Hartman, and Frances Emelander. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM., Thursday, June 26th at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Steve Hanna officiating. Burial will take place immediately following at the Acme Township Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the Masonic Hall in Acme. The family is asking in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Please visit www.reynolds- jonkhoff.com to share your memories of Mildred