

Durant of Bakersfield, California, son Todd M. Collins and three children: Daughters Sharon L. He had an infectious laugh, smile and quick-whit humor that left a lasting impression on all those that knew him. Jesse also had many great long-lasting friendships. He was a loving husband, father and mentor.

Most importantly, Jesse was devoted to his faith and family. Jesse was also an active member of the VFW and other organizations where camaraderie and friendships were cultivated. Jesse and Janice also were very active with square dancing and other social and church functions.
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Jesse was an avid outdoors-man, fisherman and hunter with much his free time spent at the Collins family cabin on the Tahquamenon River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He had exceptional knowledge in a wide variety of subjects, seemingly - nothing he could not fix. Jesse was also skilled in numerous trades and certainly knew his way around engines and machines. Jesse had been with Eaton Corporation for over 40 years in sales and retired in 1989. During the Korean War, Jesse again volunteer enlisted in the US Army in early 1951 serving overseas in Korea and was honorably discharged in late 1952 receiving Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars and United Nations Service Medal. Jesse was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1947 receiving WW2 victory and good conduct service medals. Jesse grew up during the great depression and volunteer enlisted for service in the US Army in 1946 during the close of WW2 at the age of 17. Preceding Jesse in death are his parents Jesse Burl and Clytia (Peg) Marie Collins, his sister Edna Marie (Loren) Bolhuis and stepson Jamie Overloop. Born on in Coldwater Michigan died peacefully at his home in Portage Michigan on Jat the age of 92.
