Tuesday, September 20, 2016 ~ 11:00 a.m.
First United Methodist Church ~ Waverly, Nebraska
First United Methodist Church ~ Waverly, Nebraska
Ray “Collins” Whyman, 89 of Waverly, NE passed away September 15, 2016 at the Waverly Care Center. He was born March 14, 1927 in Lincoln, NE to Ralph and Elvira (Collins) Whyman.
Collins proudly served in the Navy during WWII until he was honorably discharged in 1946. He graduated high school in Lincoln. He was united in marriage on October 10, 1946 in Marysville, KS to Marion Malone. He served as a volunteer for the Waverly Fire Dept. in the 1950’s and a city councilman in the 1960’s. Collins worked for Lincoln Equipment for 45 years as a parts manager. He was a member of Lincoln American Legion Post #3, Waverly VFW Post 9875 and First United Methodist Church in Waverly. He ministered for 15 years in prison fellowship. He enjoyed photography and traveled to many Nebraska counties photographing court houses.
He is survived by his children, Marilyn (Bob) Williams of Montrose, CO, Russell (Kathy) Whyman of Punta Gorda, FL, Georgia (Bill) Niemeyer of Lincoln, Roger (Roxy) Whyman of Parker, CO, Lori Lamb of Waverly; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Elvira “Vi” Beisner of Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Jean Whyman of San Antonio, TX, Janet Malone of Lincoln, and Iona Belle Malone of Omaha, NE; brothers-in-law, Paul (Kip) Malone of Boise, ID, Louis Stephenson of Ft. Collins, CO, Harold Kurtzer of Lincoln; nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marion, four brothers; four sisters and two great-grandchildren.
I had the pleasure of working with Collins at Lincoln Equipment back in the mid/late 70’s. He was a great person and always willing to help me out when I needed help from the parts department.
you were a true friend. may you now walk with god and rest in peace.
I was so sorry to hear of Collins passing. He has been a friend of our family for a long time. I think we first met him when we were wiring the ToMorrow Vet Clinic and Jim was the contractor. He was always interested in what Faughn Electric was up too and we always had great talks. When my Uncle Robert moved into the Care Center he was not Collins roommate right away but the day he became Uncle Robert’s roommate was a great day–I knew Collins was a great man and so happy he would be his roommate. I try to come every Monday to visit my Uncle and would always find Collins to say hi — he would always bring on that great smile he has and say ‘what’s faughn electric up to?’ i would get a big old hug and we would chat for a bit. I was so sad when i went in last Monday and he had taken a turn for the worst and I knew i probably wouldn’t get to see his smile and hear that question one last time. Please know Collins holds a very special place in my heart he was a good friend and a true gentle man who I admire greatly. Our prayers go out to your family and for Collins. sincerely Eileen Faughn, Mike & family
God has a great new angel above. This man was by far one of the kindest person I know. He loved life, his family meant more to him then anything else. And I was blessed to have him as my Uncle Collie. You will be missed Uncle Collie, forever in my heart. Love you!
Collie was one of greatest men I have ever known. He says loves, forgives,and gave of himself. He and Mary were very dear to me and he will be greatly missed.
We always enjoyed a visit from Collins here at the Allstate office. He was such a good and happy man. He’ll be missed.
Collins was my neighbor for many years. He was a sweet man who I enjoyed getting to know. He will be missed.
Collie was a wonderful brother to the whole family, He will be sorely missed. I haven’t seen him often since I moved to Texas but did many times while we lived in Arizona. My heart goes to his entire family.