Jason Collins

Collins, Jason P. MADISON/FENNIMORE- Jason P. Collins, age 33, left this world peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, following a 20 year battle with non Hodgkins lymphoma. Jason was born in Lancaster on Jan. 6, 1973, the son of John and Rosemary (Bryhan) Collins. He spent his childhood in Mount Hope and was part of the graduating class of 1991 from Lena-Winslow High School in Lena, Ill. Jason entered the United States Army in 1995, as a cannon fire directions specialist. Following the service he was employed for several years in the construction field. On Dec. 4, 2004, he was united in marriage to Misty Lee (Damon) Mann of Middleton. Throughout his lifetime he enjoyed his work most of all. Jasons favorite things were his Harley, his dog Tyson, snowmobiling, hunting, playing joker with his grandparents and taking trips to the Upper Peninsula to photograph the fall colors. Jason is survived by his wife, Misty of Madison; parents; brother, Jeremiah; sister, Melissa all of Fennimore; grandparents, Richard and Irene Bryhan of Lancaster; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Mary Collins from Mount Hope. Funeral service will be held at LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE LIVING CHRIST, 110 N. Gammon Road in Madison, on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. with the Reverend Daniel C. Kowert presiding. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of service at the church. A second visitation will be held at ST. PETERS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1075 Adams Street in Fennimore, on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. A second funeral service will be held at ST. PETERS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1075 Adams Street in Fennimore, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at 11 a.m. with the Reverend David Froemming presiding. Burial will follow the service on Thursday at Prairie Cemetery. A special thanks to the Madison VA, the UW Cancer Clinic and all of the care team on B6/6 and to Hospice for the short-term care he received. Jason you always kept us on our toes although you cannot be here with us on Earth, your spirit will remain in our hearts and minds forever. Gunderson West Funeral Home and Cremation Center 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com