As a neighbor Tim was the best, he would always be there if help was needed or ear to bend and always with good advice. 

We wish his family peace in the knowledge that people loved him. 

I was very sorry to hear of Tim's passing.  I was a very close friend of Patti's.  When they lived in Waconia I spent quite a bit of time with them. I always enjoyed Tim's sense of humor.  He was a kind soul. May you remember all the good times and memories.  Sending love, peace  and hope to Tim's family.  

Hi MacKenzie.  I don't know if you have ever heard of me but your Dad was my first true love!  He actually picked me up on a downtown Petoskey street when he was 18 and I was a 16 year old tourist visiting for the weekend with my family.  I thought he was very handsome and so cool  because he was older!  That night we went on a fun double date to a drive-in movie.  The next day I left for home and Tim stayed in Petoskey, but not for long.  Within a few weeks he had packed up and moved to Flint to be together and become part of my family in Flushing.  We were a happy couple for 4 years and after I graduated high school we lived between Petoskey, Charlevoix and eventually Ft. Lauderdale.  When we eventually broke up Tim returned to Michigan and I stayed in Ft. Lauderdale, got married and with the exception of some phone calls early on we went our separate ways through life.  Jackie has told me some about your Dad's life and it seems that it was a very good one, especially the gift of having a wonderful daughter like you.  You look a lot like him!  I just wanted to share this little piece of your father's life with you.  Even though our relationship receded like an ocean wave our young, formative years together left a lovely imprint I will cherish always.  All the best, Cristie Torrenga-Furth

Tim, after not seeing one another for almost 50 years thanks to our great buddy Dwight C, we got to revive our friendship by working together and actually living together until you got settled in JAX, Fl.  I met your wife Lon and your two step-sons whom you were a great mentor to.  I know you cared deeply for them and loved them very much.  We were much much older but it was like our friendship hadn't missed a beat.  I believe because of our life's experiences and our maturity, in some ways  made us even closer.  Between you, I and Dwight we'd often reminisce about playing B-ball at Lincoln Park, pulling prank calls to Jordon's Junk Store or share about old friends and our fond memories of growing up together in beautiful Petoskey.  When you moved back up North either you or I would call one another every couple of months.  You'd bring me up to date on old classmates and friends like Randy A, Edd R, Deb K, Debbie F. Mike S, and alike.  I knew because of you what was new and going on in Petoskey.  I remember how excited and happy you were when I shared Greg Mays' phone #.    You had showed me pictures of your beautiful daughter MacKenzie.  Without fail whenever we talked you'd share how proud you were of her, how much you loved her.  I could tell by the excitement in your voice that she was truly the love of your life!  I know MacKenzie knows that however, I just wanted her to know she was first and foremost in his thoughts and heart!  He would also share about his wonderful sister, Jacquie and his trials and tribulations with his nephew, Thomas.  After sharing what was going on his life he would say how much he loved Jacquie and Thomas.  How Jacquie was always there for him and he wanted to do the same for Thomas.  He loved them  dearly, they were  family!  I looked forward to  those calls which sometimes lasted hours.  I'll miss those calls.  I'll miss hearing your voice, but most of all, I'll miss YOU!  My sincere condolences to MacKenzie, Lon, the boys, Jacquie, Thomas and all the friends and love ones whose lives were enriched and blessed by sharing in the life of my dear friend Tim Collins.  I love you man.  Your friend, Weldy

Some how I have 3 rock hounds in the family, my son, Derek, my daughter's son  (Grandson Korbin) and new son-in-law Thomas. This spring we planned a Rock Hunting trip to Northern Michigan and the U.P. As part of this trip we wanted to see Tim & Tom. My son, Derek has known Tim since he was a small boy. I had no idea that this portion of the trip would be the highlight of our trip. Tim was the perfect host, tromping around in Lake Michigan showing us all where the hot spots for Petoskey Stones were and Tom's tour of his facility and patiently answering all of my kid's questions made my heart swell.  I'm so glad I got to show off this side of Tim to my family one more time. He's a friend and family I love to brag about. I'm so glad I got to spend this time and have another memory to cherish.  Miss you Tim. Love, Doug 

   

Tim you will be missed my friend… See you in heaven,  we will finally get to go hunting for those ancient stones along the Great Lake shore… To us it will seem like so many years, to you a twinkling of an eye! Together again, your deep unmistakable laughter always looking to help someone in need. Trying to catch that perfect sunset, as if you were hoping to slip right in… Now you’re free to walk to the farthest ends of the Sea we’re He who knows your name will be there…

Kenny Kyte

• This song, Ancient Words, was shared with me today and the beauty of God's creation that Tim so enjoyed is depicted in this video.  Following our last 50th class reunion, Tim sent some pictures he had taken on a fall walk along Bear River in Petoskey.  Thanks, MacKenzie for posting your loving tribute to your father.  My condolences to all the family. 

I am sitting here in shock at Tim's passing. Going back to the 60's, I have fond and great memories of hangin' with Tim, and others. (Club Pony Tail, shooting pool until the wee hours at the Chicken Basket, "pool hopping", the Stein House, keg parties at 9mile etc etc) I reconnected with Tim a few years ago. We shared emails regularly and phone calls at least 2-3 times a month. We would talk for hours about the past and present in ours lives. Good stuff. Tim was a "sunset" man and always shared those photo's, and others from his daily nature walks. He was a good, fun, caring guy. He will be greatly missed! But rest assured, he will be remembered fondly with with smiles on our faces. I am fortunate to have known Tim. Great guy and great memories! RIP...

I went to school with Tim .  Great guy.  What always struck me was how kind he was.  He was also a lot of fun.  I remember well, nights at the Side Door which was one of “the kids” favorite hangouts.  I am so sorry for your loss.

A few thoughts about my best friend Tim Tim showed up in our West side neighborhood around 5th or 6th grade After his dad's naval transfer. He came from California  And he Was well tanned and looked like a young 11 year old good looking cool surfer dude cool surfer dude. He was like a breath of fresh air and had a cosmopolitan air and attitude . . He hit our conservative little town with a great smile and a worldly attitude about things that the rest of us KIDs didn't have We started playing basketball and other sports and quickly became best friends He was adventurous such as driving his mom's push button transmission huge Rambler around the neighborhood at age 13 or 14 . He had dare devilness such asuch as his walking over the West side dam on a 4" beam as which beam has the water rush below him. He was funny such as on Saturday mornings 3 or 4 of us were gathered in Freddy  KUNTZ'SLiving room picture window watching as Tim would call up anD order pizza or a TaxiTo old man Jordan's used Furniture store across the street. We'd roll on the floor laughing as old man Jordan came flying out of his store yelling that he didn't order a pizza or taxi and to get out of there.I have fond memories of him and WeldonAs we played basketball together at Lincoln elementary school court As kids.We played with the DominCS, Randy Adolf's, GaLE SheldON, Greg mayS, John rosignal, Jim Riley, Ben Miller, the Cunningham's , ED rice,The Murphy's, and several others.We played our hearts out on that court and then headed Overto Wagner's grocery to get a pop.After high school,We went our separate ways and would see each other infrequently. Tim came down and worked with me in Florida  For a couple yearsAnd I have good memories of our good times at each of our class Reunions.I'll miss him greatly He was truly a great loyal friend. I give my deepest condolences to his sister JAC QUIE, and his whole family. I know what they've lost. From your friend Dwight champion

Tim lived across the street from me growing up in Petoskey. We had many fun times with all the neighborhood kids playing on the pulp pile and hide n go seek.  Many fond memories of Tim in our childhood. S sorry for your loss Jackie and MacKenzie.

To my friend Tim. We have been friends since Jr High School. I'll never forget your leading a walkout of a class where the teacher had voiced some horrible words about me to her classroom in my absence.  I'm so grateful for the past year of getting together at my house for dinners and conversation.  You're the best baby!!  I'm missing you terribly!!

Tim was always ahead of me at the top in the sales ranking at Landmark Products. He would always remind me and say this….“ Its good to be the king

I will miss him🙏

To the family of Tim,   

I am so very sorry to learn of your loss.  I knew Tim in the 70's in Charlevoix.  We had many good times together, long drives on those beautiful country roads, visiting "Granny" in Petoskey,  going to the beach with our shared dog Zeus and lots of boat rides with his sister Jacquie, her husband Tom and son Tommy.  Tim was a generous young man who loved his family and his home town. 

 Peace be with you all.

Tim you and I played a lot of hoops together from my backyard to Lincoln School to courts in Florida.  Smoked a bit of pot, drank a few beers and had a BUNCH of FUN!  

I am remebering those good times and thinking of your family during this  difficult time of loss.  I am going over to Lincoln School this afternoon to sink a couple of threes in your memory.  RIP!!

Kenzie, I am so sorry to hear of your father’s unexpected passing. I have fond memories of your dad at basketball tournaments and more. Sending you and your family so much love as your grieve your loss. xx Becky