Joseph Patrick Collins

Joseph (Joe) Patrick Collins

01-31-1941 ~ 7/10/2025

Joe Collins passed away peacefully at his home on July 10, 2025.

Joe left home at 18 and joined the marines and lived in California for about 30 years before moving to Idaho. Joe was a machinist by trade and worked in the aerospace industry.

Joe had two children: Joseph Patrick Collins, Jr., and Laura Kathleen Windsor. He had four stepchildren: Linda Kennedy, Debra Udan, David Lucas and Gary Lucas, Jr. He had several grandchildren and great grandchildren who loved him and will miss him.

Joe loved camping and driving his sand rail dune buggy and later in life, he enjoyed driving his Jeep in the desert. He loved fishing and being involved in the community as well as having a garden. Joe was lucky enough to have retired twenty years ago and before his wife, Connie’s passing, they enjoyed being together and going out for lunch and playing bingo on Sundays.

Joe is preceded in death by his wife Connie, his parents; Patrick David and Lucille Collins, his brother; Stanley Collins and his stepson; Gary Lucas.

Joe will have a private service, but everyone is welcome to come to his home on Thursday July 17, 2025, at 1:00 for a celebration.

Memories and condolences can be shared on Joe's memorial page at www.farmerfuneralchapel.com