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John Robert Collis
July 24, 1922 — February 14, 2011
Our beloved husband, father, and friend, John Robert Collis Jr. passed away at St. Lukes, Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Feb. 14, 2011. John was born July 24, 1922 in Steubenville, Ohio. The son of Josephine Nemec Collis and John Robert Collis Sr. At the age of 20 John enlisted in the US Army, and became a Heavy Machine Gunner, fighting in Europe during World War II. Shortly after being honorably discharged from the Army, he was married to Vee Rogers; to this union John had two beautiful daughters.
John started his selling career at a very young age, his parents owned J&J Market in Indiana. John worked there up until his parents' death and then he took on the full responsibility of running the store. John had a very special way with everyone he came in contact with. He could sell water to a fish! He loved all of his customers and took great pride in being honest and providing the Best Customer Service possible. Shortly after selling the business he began his career as a car salesman. In 1972, John met the love of his life Judy McBride, and her 3 beautiful children. They were married in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 3, 1972 and solemnized their union in the Los Angeles, California Temple in 1976. To this union they had one daughter. In 1977, Judy and John packed up the family and moved from California to Bellevue, Idaho. Just a couple short years later, they moved to Twin Falls, which remained their home until his death. John was the "Salesman Extraordinaire", for 60 years. John sold everything from cars to advertising. John received many awards for his hard work and excellent salesmanship. Through his hard work Judy and John were able to travel all over the world. John was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints serving in many different callings. John was an excellent golfer, and had a knack for woodwork. He always had a love for life, a swing in his step and a tune to whistle. His children and grandchildren were the light of his life. Those who knew John loved him. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his sweet, beautiful wife, Judy, and his children: Yvonne (Fred) Romani, and Cindy Collis of Sacramento, Karrie (Craig) Wood, Boise, Chanse Rhodes, Twin Falls, Kerrin Burke and Johnna (Matt) Kailing, of Salt Lake City. 14 Grandchildren, 4 almost 5 Great-grandchildren, many sisters and brothers-in-law, cousins, dear friends and was also known as "Uncle Johnny" to many. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and one sister. "Daddy, we anxiously await to feel your loving arms around us and we look forward to the day that we can be together again, FOREVER!"John Robert Collis Jr.
July 24, 1922 to February, 14 2011
When: Saturday, February 19th, 2011
Location: Funeral Home
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John started his selling career at a very young age, his parents owned J&J Market in Indiana. John worked there up until his parents' death and then he took on the full responsibility of running the store. John had a very special way with everyone he came in contact with. He could sell water to a fish! He loved all of his customers and took great pride in being honest and providing the Best Customer Service possible. Shortly after selling the business he began his career as a car salesman. In 1972, John met the love of his life Judy McBride, and her 3 beautiful children. They were married in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 3, 1972 and solemnized their union in the Los Angeles, California Temple in 1976. To this union they had one daughter. In 1977, Judy and John packed up the family and moved from California to Bellevue, Idaho. Just a couple short years later, they moved to Twin Falls, which remained their home until his death. John was the "Salesman Extraordinaire", for 60 years. John sold everything from cars to advertising. John received many awards for his hard work and excellent salesmanship. Through his hard work Judy and John were able to travel all over the world. John was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints serving in many different callings. John was an excellent golfer, and had a knack for woodwork. He always had a love for life, a swing in his step and a tune to whistle. His children and grandchildren were the light of his life. Those who knew John loved him. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his sweet, beautiful wife, Judy, and his children: Yvonne (Fred) Romani, and Cindy Collis of Sacramento, Karrie (Craig) Wood, Boise, Chanse Rhodes, Twin Falls, Kerrin Burke and Johnna (Matt) Kailing, of Salt Lake City. 14 Grandchildren, 4 almost 5 Great-grandchildren, many sisters and brothers-in-law, cousins, dear friends and was also known as "Uncle Johnny" to many. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and one sister. "Daddy, we anxiously await to feel your loving arms around us and we look forward to the day that we can be together again, FOREVER!"John Robert Collis Jr.
July 24, 1922 to February, 14 2011
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When: Saturday, February 19th, 2011
Location: Funeral Home
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