Barbara L. Collins

Barbara LaVerne Collins of Umatilla was born December 27, 1946 in Kalispell, Montana the daughter of James and Doris (Pound) James. She passed away in Umatilla on Friday May 2, 2025 at the age of 78.

Barbara grew up in Montana where she graduated from Plains High School in Plains, MT. She married Patrick Collins on July 31, 1967 in Plains, MT. The couple moved to Sitka, Alaska where they resided for several years. They moved to Eastern Oregon in the early 1970's and she has lived in the Hermiston and Umatilla communities since that time.

Barbara worked for Lamb Weston for ten years during the 1980's. She also had worked for local schools teaching English to Spanish speaking migrant children.

Barbara enjoyed stamping, making cards and jewelry and crafting. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and attended the Cowboy Church where she enjoyed going to church socials.

She is survived by her daughter, Lori (Gregory Peters) Collins; son, Steven (Jeanna) Collins; grandchildren, Jaylee, Austin, Karly, Chase, Paris, Hannah and Hunter; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Leah Steele; brother, Kenny James; and many extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two brothers, Jimmy and Gary.

A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday May 17, 2025 at the Hermiston Cemetery. 

Family suggest memorial contributions be made to support Lou Gerig’s Disease.

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