Earl (John) Marvin Collinson, 80

Earl (John) Marvin Collinson, 80, passed away July 5, 2011, in Coeur d’Alene. He was born June 9, 1931, to Verna Mae and Frank Collinson in Oregon.

He married Shirley I. Cook on June 22, 1957. The two knew each other a crazy three weeks 12 hours and then married, being together for a wonderful 54 years.

Earl is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, David Wayne Collinson, Diana Hope Snipes, Dale Allen Collinson, Duane Earl Collinson and Dereck Earl Collinson; two daughters-in-law, Pennie Collinson and Mickie Collinson; son-in-law Rick Snipes; grandsons, granddaughter, great-grandson and great-granddaughters, Joshua Collinson, Troy Collinson, Robert Collinson, Ryan Collinson, Simone Collinson, Trinity Collinson, Austin Collinson, Delaney Collinson, Kennady Collinson, Brylie Collinson and Kameron Collinson; granddaughters-in-law, Tia Collinson and Nancy Collinson; brothers and sisters, Nona, Nancy, Mary, Lorna and Donny.

Earl was preceded in death by sister Pat and brother Larry.

Earl was full of life and a “Great Man” and a wonderful husband and father. As a family there was family outings, family trips with camping, car rides, fishing and so much more. Earl served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011, at English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d’Alene. A viewing will be held at the service. Please sign Earl’s guest registry and view his online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.