Heather Collins

Heather Collins, 73, of North Olmsted, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday October 14, 2015, after a courageous lifelong battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Mary-Lynn Heather Swingle Collins was born in Zanesville on July 30, 1942.  Heather was a member of the Disciples of Christ Church in North Olmsted Township. Heather graduated from Philo High School, Meredith Business College (Zanesville) and Bowling Green State University with a degree in education. During her years of employment Heather worked for Muskingum County Auditor’s Office, taught school in Senecaville, worked in the auto industry in Cleveland and worked in property management with her husband Greg. Heather enjoyed a wide range of activities including horseback riding, flower gardening, driving her red sports cars, dabbling in art, singing in choirs, and visiting with her friends.

Heather was preceded in death by her loving husband Greg Collins and her parents, Dalton and Genevieve, (nee Jenkins) Swingle.  She is survived by a brother, Howard Swingle, of Blacksburg, VA and many, many friends in the Cleveland and Zanesville areas.  Thankfully, Heather’s last few days were filled with some of favorite things, visiting her friends in Southeastern Ohio and driving her red sports car.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Heather’s honor to the American Lung Association or the COPD Association.

Two sets of arrangement have been made. Calling hours will be at the Farus Funeral Home in Duncan Falls, Monday October 19 from 4PM to 6 PM.  A funeral service will be held at Stovertown Lutheran Church, Tuesday, October 20 at 11 AM followed by a light lunch. In Cleveland, on October 22, calling hours will be from 10AM to 11AM at Olmsted Christian Church 7140 Fitch Road, Olmsted Falls, Ohio.  A service will be held at 11AM followed by a light lunch. Interment will be at Stovertown Lutheran Church Cemetery at a later date.