April 2, 1939 – April 24, 2019
Richard Aaron Collingwood, 80, of Sweet Home, died April 24, 2019. He was born April 2, 1939 in Junction City to William Aaron and Ethel Florence (Tolman) Collingwood.
He served in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic from 1959 to 1961.
Mr. Collingwood spent his youth in Junction City, eventually moving to Flagstaff, Ariz. after joining the Air Force. After his service he moved to Eugene where he met and married Trudy in 1966. In 1969, they settled together in Sweet Home, where he resided the rest of his life in the country.
In his younger years, Mr. Collingwood was a horse farrier and trainer. Later he worked as a mill worker in Eugene, Marcola and Foster. He retired as a forklift driver after 31 years with Foster Mill. After retirement he enjoyed tractor work.
He was of Christian faith. Throughout his years he attended Free Methodist, First Assembly, Mennonite and Holley churches.
Mr. Collingwood loved hunting, fishing, target shooting and animals – especially horses, dogs and cats. He enjoyed motorcycles, quads, tractors and reading. He loved spending time with his family.
Mr. Collingwood is survived by his wife, Trudy Collingwood; son Scott and daughter-in-law Ciji Collingwood; adopted daughter Yari and her husband Ian Scofield; five grandchildren, all of Sweet Home; brother Ed Collingwood of Springfield; and sisters Jo Burrelle of Eugene and Bernice Archibald of Gold Beach.
He was preceded in death by a son, Lee Aaron Collingwood in 1996; infant sister Wanetta; and his parents.
A memorial service was held April 30 at Holley Christian Church, followed by a graveside service with military honors at Gilliland Cemetery. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.