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1940
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2017
Timothy Collins Obituary
Tim lost his father, was married, and became a father before his 18th birthday. He founded Collins Securities Corp. and built it to a na- tional presence and co-founded the Denver Spurs pro hockey team in his 20s. In New York City in the 60s, he financed resource ventures and was deeply involved in the art world, helping major artists including Alice Neel and Robert Smithson. In the 70s, Tim formed United Mining Corp. to re-mine the Comstock Lode in Virginia City, NV. In the 90s in San Francisco, he was a partner in several boutique investment banks. In the 2000s, he founded KleenSpeed Technologies, which developed one of the first electric racecars and won the ReFuel EV time trials at Laguna Seca Raceway in 2010, 2011 & 2012.
Tim is survived by devoted partner Laura Reyes of Palo Alto, brother Michael Collins of Co. Spgs, and children Timothy, Jr. of Denver; David of NYC; Joel of Oceanside, CA; Veronica Collins Roberts of Brooklyn, NY; KC Charette of Boca Raton, FL; and eight grand-children. A memorial will be held Sat, June 10 at 10 am in the Chapel at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs.
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for Timothy Collins
February 5, 2020
I met Tim through the investment business in the late 90's. We finally connected and became fast friends through driving cars on racetracks. Tim followed his own path and was able to bring others along with him. I will miss his calls and sporadic updates on his current ventures and ideas. He was a visionary and very generous person. It was a blessing to have know Tim.
Chris Dvorak
Vincent Crisci
July 29, 2018
I worked for him for a few years at Collins Securities. He was a force of nature, a selling hurricane. Charismatic, smart as a whip, insightful, great fun. He loved that Maserati Ghibli! Refined and raw, he is missed.
June 21, 2017
I'm sorry to hear this Tim. I will give Zuka another snuggle for you. We had some very good adventures. Jerry
June 15, 2017
So sorry to hear about Tim. May God grant your family peace now and in the weeks to come. (Philippians 4:6,7)
Debbie Might
June 13, 2017
Sending sincere condolences to all of the Collins family. I remember him well from my teen years when I saw him the most. He would come to visit Leila and she always had a big party to celebrate all of you! He was a wonderful man.
June 9, 2017
Our Deepest Sympathy,
We are thinking of you with very fond memories!
Sincerely, The Harmon Family
Jill Ladwig
June 9, 2017
I only knew Tim a short time, but the man was a FORCE. Hilarious, energetic, charming, funny, brilliant, and eternally young, he was truly larger than life and I'm grateful to have known him. He will be sorely missed but his legacy will abide.
Dad's mother & father, Leila & Charles H. "Tim" and brother Mike
David Collins
June 7, 2017
Thanks to all friends and business colleagues that have reached out regarding our father's death - it's been wonderful to see how far reaching his relationships and impact extended. I look forward to connecting with family & friends in Colorado Springs. David
MARCEL T
June 7, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your dear love one. Please find comfort in MATTHEW 5:4 which says
"Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted ".
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