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Eleanor passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2005, at the age of 90. Eleanor was
born in Syracuse, NY on April 29, 1915 to Herbert and Effa Mae Champlin.
She moved with her family to the Fowler Ca. area at the age of three. there she enjoyed a
happy childhood attending school and caring for the many animals on the ranch. Eleanor
graduated from Fowler High School in 1934. On September 1, 1940, Eleanor married Walter
M. Collins and established a home with him in Fresno, Ca. She found much joy in being a
homemaker and raising her family. Eleanor will always be remembered for her beautiful
smile and wonderful sense of humor, but most importantly for the love, warmth, and care
she showed to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband Walter; her parents and her brother Erwin.
Eleanor is the loving mother of Gary Collins and his wife Judy, Sharon Bukilica, Charles
Collins and his wife Helen, and Richard Collins; grandmother of ten, and great grandmother
of nine.
A Graveside Service will be held at Clovis Cemetery on Monday, July 25, 2005, at 10:00
am.
She was not a family member, I am just passing this on for those who might be interested.
Lois.