Collins, Russell "Rusty'

My condolences to the Collins family. Rusty was a good man and a friend to all. He will be missed. Happy trails my friend - until we meet again...

I am so very sorry to hear about Rusty. I will remember him for his great sense of humor & for being an all around nice guy. My condolences to Kim & all of the Collins family.

Dear Kim and family,

Our deepest sympathy to you all. May your lifetime of memories warm your hearts, make you smile, and help to ease your sorrow. God Bless you all and may Rusty Rest In Peace.

We are so sorry for your loss! We can remember so many Rusty stories! Love to you all. Greg and Linda

Collins Family,

We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories of Rusty and all the good times you shared.

Bill & Cyd Freese

With Heartfelt Sympathy, Keeping you all close in heart and prayers. Remember it will be the little things that you will remember...the quiet moments, the smiles, his sense of humor, the laughter. And even though I know it is hard right now, it will truly be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again. He is always with you in your heart and in memories until you meet again.

Love
Amanda Anderson

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Kim and Family,

You're in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.

Dear Kim, Kiersten, Annie and families,
So, so sorry to hear of your loss. Dylan and I are keeping you close in our prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything to ease your pain.
Love, Laurie

Sorry for your loss. Sincere Sympathy to all of Rustys family members. Rest In Peace, God Bless.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I have known Rusty and the Collins family since grade school. He was always smiling and joking. Prayers for everyone.

We are so very sorry to hear about Rusty . He will be greatly missed . Sending Love and Prayers to all

Kim, Kiersten, Annie

I am so sorry for you loss! You all our in my thoughts and prayers. His quick Wit and Jokes will be missed by many.

Tom Kennedy

Collins Family:
Those we Love can never be more than a thought away.... For as long as there's a memory, they live in our hearts.
The Lord comfort you all....He left to soon. (See ya on the other side old friend)
Dick Herdt

Our Mother enjoyed listening to Rusty speak Arapaho to her when ever he saw her, Rusty always made a point to stop and visit her.

Condolences from Geraldine Brown & family

Sending my prayers to the Collins family. He was a good friend to my husband Keith Goggles and yes I heard many of his crazy jokes. Never a dull moment.

Sorry to hear of your Dads passing.Our thoughts are with you all!!

My deepest sympathy to the Collins family
Rusty was a very smart and cheerful person. I will miss him John Couuhanour

Kim, Kiersten and Annie and Families,

Sending you love and prayers. God's peace.
Jenny Green

Kim and girls I am sorry sorry for your loss.

Prayers go out to Rusty's family. It was such a shock to hear of his passing. We went to school together through high school. We have lost a great friend.

Sharon Laird Reighard

Kim and girls,
Sorry to hear about Rusty. Our prayers are with you all.

Harry and Patty O’Connor

Kim...I am so sorry..you will be in my thoughts.

Kim and family,

Forrest and I were so saddened to read of Rusty's passing. For all the memories you embrace may they bring you peace and calm during this difficult time. God Bless.

Forrest and MarLena Wood

Im sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Kim and family we are so saddened to hear of Rustys untimely passing words cannot express. He always is a bright star. Our love, Cindy Mathisen Heay and son Loren Heay

Kim, I am so sorry. May the Lord give you his peace and surround you with His love.

May his memory be eternal!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Rusty was a good friend.

Rusty's family & friends are going to miss that guy! Having known him from decades ago thru 4-H activities and county fair, he remained true to himself, never really changing over the years. Even if disgruntled about something, a joke or a funny story was always waiting in the wings to be shared. A conversation with Rusty nearly always ended with a smile, laughter and a "See ya' next time!" wave.
A colorful character gone too soon. Enjoy the memories...

To the Collins Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you folks at this time as Rusty was a great guy who loved life.

Family, so sorry for your loss, I knew Rusty all my life and remember him as such character and jokester. My heart goes out to all of you. A big hug to Gary and Lenora

Met the Collins boys at Casper College. Rusty was always wearing a smile and kind. He was a friend to all he met. So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathies to all the family.

We are so sorry for your loss. Rusty was so fun loving and never knew a stranger.
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. God Bless You all!

Collins Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you all for comfort and strength. Rusty was always good to us growing up. He will be missed.

I am sorry to hear about Rusty's passing, his humor and good nature will be missed by everyone

I am so sorry for family's loss.

Dear Collins Family
So sorry for your lost of Russell he was a good man father grandfather he will be missed very much of the community of Fremont county. My condolences to Yu and yur family.

We are so very sorry for your loss Kim, Kiersten & Annie. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.

We are so very sorry for your loss Kim, Kiersten & Annie. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.

Kim were so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our prayers.

My condolences, Kim and family. Sorry to hear of Rusty's passing--just saw it today on Facebook. Thinking of you.

Kim, Kiersten and Annie,

As so many have said, our heart felt condolences go out to you all. We are in shock to hear about Rusty. I am so sorry Tom and I cannot be there.
SO many good memories of him and all the good times we all shared back in the good ole days. He always made you laugh. His sense of humor was wonderful.
We are thinking of you all.

Love and prayers

Tom and Denise Kennedy

So sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. Always enjoyed visiting with him and we were friends on facebook. I am Doug Scheer's sister, Myrna. Taught at Mill Creek.

Thinks of you all! Lots of love sent to you all!
The Dolan'sn

Kim and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Rusty passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

In Prayer
Barb Simmons

Wow!! Just plain wow!! Good man!! Will miss him

Kim and family,

Just heard about Rusty. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of you.

This is heartbreaking news for so many. Rusty was/is a beloved friend from high school. Lander was such a fun and exciting time mid 60's as it was transitioning from a sleepy little cowboy town to a thriving boom town by the early 70's. Geneva Steele opened the mine in Atlantic City, and NOLS discovered the Wind Rivers!

Rusty, I will miss your always freindly smile, big 'stasche' and genuine big heart.

Peace to your family,

Lonnie Burton

Kim, my heart breaks for you and your family! Rusty was so special, I remember so many sweet things about him. So loving and so caring. Try to have some peace knowing there are many angels opening their arms to welcome him home and that he will forever be watching over you and his loved ones!

This breaks my heart. I can't imagine Rusty being gone. May the Lord bring his family and friends peace. I will miss him very much.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Rusty was truly very special to all that knew
him. Please know that we are thinking of you and share in your loss. He was always very kind and had a soft heart. You are in our prayers.

Jerry & Sharon Lucas

Very sorry for your loss. He was a good friend and will be missed.

So sorry to hear about Rusty, I will always remember him and his dog,The guy that made you laugh everytime you saw him..Prayers to the family.

Rusty was a truly unique and special man. We will cherish his memory.

Kim and girls- my heartfelt sympathy. May God hold you and comfort you. May your wonderful memories of Rusty always fill your heart.

My prayers go out to the family, Rusty always made people laugh, he will be missed by many. I am sorry for your loss God bless. Jeff and Shawnna Archambault

Kim, Kiersten, Annie, and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Rusty will be missed by all who knew him. We are keeping your in our prayers.

I grew up with Rusty. We attended Mill Creek school and Lander Valley High School together. Rusty could make any day better! I have fond memories of him and think of his jokes and light-hearted ways still, especially memories of when we drove to that road from Ethete to Lander during high school together! My thoughts to his family, especially to Gary and Lenora.

Delinda Wunder

So sorry for your loss. Rusty was a great guy.

So sorry for your loss. When visiting Lander, Rusty's stories and jokes were one of the highlights. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

To Kim and family, and to all those who called Rusty a friend, my thoughts are with you in sorrow. Rarely did I see this guy that he did not make me smile, even in just passing, with not a word spoken. A kindred spirit who will always be held dear, rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies for Rusty Collins wife, children and grandchildren. Also for Gary Collins his brother.

He was a friend and a good man, always a smile and good conversation. I am very sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace.

Thank you Rusty for your years of friendship. My utmost respect for the family.

Our condolences to your family at this time of need, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for peace and comfort

I am sorry for the loss of Rusty. I pray for peace and comfort for you during this time of loss.

Tom Norwood

I? love that all of the condolences mention his humor and his huge heart. I? will always appreciate having such a great “bonus Dad” and all of the memories that come with it.I? have very few memories without Rusty, Kiersten, Kim and Annie those are what make me smile. Kim, thank you for all you’ve done for us our whole life and if you need anything from us, just let us know! Love you, to the moon and back..

We we're so sad to read about Rusty's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this sad time.

Dear Kim and family.
So Sorry to learn of Rusty's death. Our sincere condolences.
Jerri & Buzz Robinson

Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayer with you and your family.

So very upset to here this news. Russ was one of my best high school friends we did so much together. I always enjoyed going to his ranch, his mom and dad were wonderful. I loved helping out ranch duties, but we always found time to play.run havoc in town.hunting going to Ethete warm springs pool.chasing girls. Wrestled In Lander. Suffered the work outs but always made it to teton drug for cherry cokes. So glad i got to vist this summer, such a great friend, i will miss him. Kim i love you too.

We’ve lost a good brother!
But, we never say goodbye!
We say “another day!”

There are no words. There just are no words to express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. You are on my mind and in my prayers.

I heard so many stories through out the years of Rusty from the Romine family i felt as i knew him. And finally i did have the privilege of doing so. His passing was such a shock. He will be missed by many. I am sending my deepest sympathy to Kim and the girls. Some things in life cannot be fixed. They can only be carried. I acknowledge your pain. I'm here with you!