Great actors & story lines. All rights reserved. David Dave Andrew Rathbun, 52, of Hermantown, MN, tragically passed away on February 24, 2023. You're on the list. Obituary COLLIER, Donald Frank (Donn) March 9, 1946 September 24, 2021. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. WebDonald Ray Collier Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Donald Ray Collier May 1, 1938 - November 13, 2022 Share Obituary: Obituary & Events Tribute Wall 6 Share a memory Plant a tree Obituary Please share a memory of Donald to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. Mr. Don Cothran, age 85, of Murray, KY. passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2023, at Murray Calloway County Dons life began on Friday, October 6, 1933, when he was born to the late Harley Pete and Dorothy V. (Baughn) Collier in Martinsville. She even managed to convince Don to accompany her! Recommend Donald's obituary to your friends. They had two boys, Dale and Robert (Bob). Write your message of sympathy today. It will sap the life right out of you. If friends so desire, memorial contributions in memory of Arlene can be made to Virden Community Arts Council (VCAC) for the Costume Closet. I really loved his acting. The second season of Outlaws (1960) found Will Foreman as a full-fledged Marshal. Ramsey Funeral Home 5600 Williams Dr, Georgetown, TX 78633, St. Helen Catholic Church 2700 E University Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626. More movies and TV kept him busy. So deeply sorry to hear this wonderful actor Mr. Don Collier passed away. TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Don Collier, an actor with ties to Tucson, died on Monday, Sept. 13 after a decades-long career The Wild Bunch Film Festival, There is no photo or video of Don Collier.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Deepest condolences to his family and other close friends. Published by The Times-Picayune on Sep. 13, 2021. We will always remember having coffee with Don in our kitchen a few weeks before the fan event. Copyright 2021 KOLD News 13. Our condolences go out to the family of Don Collier. A treasure always. Processing He loved to attend class and family reunions and enjoyed watching the Colts and IU basketball and football. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. A Hollywood casting director, Holly Hire met future husband Don Collier during an audition for a Ford truck commercial. R.I.P. Do the same with bad memories. Her enthusiasm, determined personality and endless positive energy made it hard to say no to her. I loved the High Chappal growing up watching it every week. Arrangements are incomplete at this time at Collier Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 211 West 5th St., Benton, KY 42025. Rip don, I met Don at a High Chaparral reunion in L.A. several years ago. On July 21, 1953, he married Elizabeth L. Betty (Bastin), she preceded him in death on May 21, 2000. [2] He worked as a geologist, a logging hand, a ranch hand, and a surveyor [3] and served in both the Navy Unfortunately with the need to moderate tributes for inappropriate content, your comments may take up to 48 hours to appear. Don Collier made over 200 credited movie and television appearances. Site design and development byHop StudiosHop Studios. His loves were many, including hiking, fishing, writing, being outside in the sunshine, and sharing good food and a bottle of red wine with friends. Don Collier was an actor known for roles in Westerns, including The High Chaparral and Outlaws. He was my dad's age. Great actor love all his work may he rest in peace will never forget you (Sam). What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? I still watch the High chaparral everyday. My condolences to your loved ones. The opinions expressed are his own. A candle was posted for Donald E. Collier. September 13, 2021 11:56am Don Collier as Will Foreman in 1961 on the NBC series 'Outlaws' Don Collier, the rugged actor who built a career filled with May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Loved him opposite the Duke, too! He slipped away peacefully after a short, but mighty, fight with cancer. Tashwa, Jan and Cali Kreinbrink, We got to know Don later in his life, he became my Father's good friend & business partner in Nueva Construction. I will miss him! Donald E. Collier Donald E. Collier, 88, a longtime Martinsville resident, passed from his earthly life on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at The Waters of Martinsville. That holy forgetfulness (above) is only a start. Our condolences to Dons family. Love you Jim!!! He acted happy that I had brought them. Don Collier was an actor known for roles in Westerns, including The High Chaparral and Outlaws. We invite you to share When her first great-granddaughter was born, she jokingly asked to be referred to as Gramma-the-Great as the alternative made her sound old! In 1968, he was cast as the foreman of the ranch The High Chaparral (1967) in David Dortort's latest western series of the same name. Then he went further back in time when he was called on play the recurring role of William Tompkins in The Young Riders (1989).He continued to guest star on TV in and out of the west in Little House on the Prairie (1974), two made-for-TV Gunsmoke movies (Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (1992) and Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice (1994)), a made-for-TV Bonanza movie (Bonanza: Under Attack (1995)), Banacek (1972), The Waltons (1972), Highway to Heaven (1984) and such big-screen movies as Tombstone (1993).He worked on a western radio drama series titled West of the Story and was sidekick to Fred Imus on Sirius Radio's weekly show, Fred's Trailer Park Bash until Imus' death in 2011. Prayers for the family. And I will remember him with fondness! TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) Actor Don Collier, famous for his roles in western film and television including Bonanza and Gunsmoke, has died at the age of 92, according to The Hollywood Reporter. High Chaparral is one of my favorite Western shows. Especially the Follow The Heart episode. DONALD COLLIER OBITUARY COLLIER, SR., DONALD L. age 80 of Birmingham died September 20, 2012. RIP. He will be missed. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Mt. On Sundays, youll receive an email looking back on some of the previous weeks notable obituaries. He eventually moved to the Phoenix area to be near family. You're on the list. It is spiritually perilous for Christians to ruminate backward in time because the Devil is the one bringing the accusations against you, and he wont stop until your faith is in tatters, as noted in Revelation 12:9-11: And the greatdragon was thrown down, theserpent of old who is called the devil andSatan, whodeceives the wholeworld Now thesalvation, and the power, and thekingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for theaccuser of our brothersand sistershas been thrown down, the one who accuses them before our God, day and night. She attended countless baseball and hockey games, figure skating practices, school concerts and rodeos. The Carillon He shared High Chapparel stories (a program that coincided with my high school years and I watched religiously) with us as well as others. I asked him how do you remember all those lines? He is survived by his wife Elvera, sister Marilyn, his daughter Kim (Darren), grandsons Jordan and Brandan, and numerous nieces and nephews. Dons life began on Friday, October 6, 1933, when he was born to the late Harley Pete and Dorothy V. (Baughn) Collier in Martinsville. He loved to attend class and family reunions and enjoyed watching the Colts and IU basketball and football. D.C. Collier is a Bible teacher, discipleship mentor and writer focused on Christian apologetics. 1 memorial tree was planted in memory of Donald E. Collier. Collier was best known for his roles in Western films and TV shows, like The High Chaparral, Bonanza and Gunsmoke.. DON COLLIER OBITUARY. Don served his country honorably, while serving in the United States Marine Corp. Dons career spanned from Collier Brothers Creamery in Martinsville to W.W. Granger in Indianapolis and management of the American Legion Post #230, as well as, the Jefferson Lounge and Walt's/Southside Package Liquors in Martinsville, where he retired from in 2004. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. She was instrumental in turning the derelict C.P. His talent will endure as long as Western's are played on TV. Per the Hollywood Reporter, Collier died of lung cancer. The constant drumbeat of those woulda, coulda, shouldas will haunt us to our graves if we let them. In lieu of flowers, the family would be pleased with donations to the Eagle's Wings Retreat Center or Faith in Action. He disciplined himself to live a goal-oriented life centered upon a spiritual prize, not of self-expression/achievement, but one of becoming a living expression of his Savior, Christ Jesus who once said, in Matthew 6:26-34: But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things (temporal needs) will be provided to you. Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, from noon-2:00 pm at Neal & Summers Funeral & Cremation Center. DON COLLIER OBITUARY Don Collier was an actor known for roles in Westerns, including The High Chaparral and Outlaws. We invite you to share Keep up with Noozhawk's daily news coverage, delivered at 4:15 a.m. right to your inbox. 2 He also served as grand marshal of the Tucson Rodeo Parade in 1997. Sign Up for the A.M. Report It must be coupled with an active reaching forward to the Person and work of Jesus Christ on our behalf. Ive been a fan of your acting for years. Most notably, Arlene was a founding member of the Virden Community Arts Council (VCAC) and the creator of Costume Closet. [April 2007], Williamsburg, VA: Attended the Western Film Festival [March 2013], Ginny Shook, Out West Entertainment with updates by Marianne Rittner-Holmes, http://www.alphadox.us, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. He was a better person, and a friend. Flowers are gratefully declined. Arlene was predeceased by her husband of 30 years, Donald; her father Stewart Anderson; nephew, Norman Kyle; brothers-in- law, Percy Dayton, Bill Watson and Stan Bray. September 13, 2021 I had a Western script that they were all excited to be a part of. I was blessed to be by your side when you faced the welcoming crew on the other side. He was a 49-year continuing member of the American Legion Post #230. RIP! Don Collier was an actor known for roles in Westerns, including The High Chaparral and Outlaws. 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