Obituary of Tony Eugene Collins

Tony "Bones" Eugene Collins, 54, died March 21st in Hollister Idaho. Tony passed away doing one of the many things he loved in the great outdoors. Tony was born in Twin Falls, ID to Roger and Phyllis Collins the youngest of three boys. Tony grew up in Kimberly, and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1977. He married Kathie Gallaugher October, 11th 1980, and they had three children: Kristen, Skyler, and Whitney Collins. Tony worked for the family business "Collins and Sons Fertilizer" before he moved on to Intermountain Gas Co where he retired after 21 years. Tony had a huge love for his family, and enjoyed spending time with them. He enjoyed his dogs, horses and everything in the outdoors. Tony was an avid fisherman and hunter with some of his fondest memories from the banks of the Salmon River near Shoup, Idaho where he gathered with family and his closest friends. Tony was the proud Grandfather of three beautiful Grand-babies, and another Grandson (Baylor Collins) soon to be born, that he was so excited about. Tony is survived by his children, Kristen (Stevie Fisher), Skyler, and Whitney Collins all of Kimberly; Grandchildren, Slade, Kadrea, Alexis (Fisher) of Kimberly; Parents, Roger and Phyllis Collins, of Kimberly; Brother, Kent (Cindy) Collins of Twin Falls; Grandmother, Fae Collins of Kimberly; Special Friend, Karen Martinat, and many loving relatives and friends. Tony was preceded in death by Grandfathers, Bert and Bucky, Grandmother Ethel, Uncle Rob, and Brother, Larry. We love you, Daddy, Fish On!!! A celebration of life will be held at Rosenau Funeral Home, Saturday the March 29th, at 11 am.