Michael Alen Collier Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

An Angel has fallen his wings are clipped; the door has opened where a new life begins. He has returned to Heaven with our elder brother Jesus, may his journey be swift. Michael Alen Collier (aka: Richard Albert Hathaway Jr.), 62, of Grantsville Utah, passed away on Sunday May 28, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Michael was born in Lowell, MA on July 5, 1955 to Richard and Irene Hathaway. He was married to Tonya Dorene (Bair) Collier. They were married in the San Diego Temple on Saturday, May 20, 2006. Michael was a veteran of the US Army 1973-1976 and was very passionate about being a veteran and educating people on being a true patriot. It broke his heart to see flags and this country and it’s veterans abused or not respected. Michael was a very accomplished chef and cake decorator. He started off in the Army at age 17 where he went through their master training course. After serving 3 years he came home to spread his wings at anything that was artistic; costume design, interior decorating, painting, sculpting, drawing and designing buildings, but his passion was food so cake decorating was his outlet. Anyone that knew Michael knew he was very crafty and creative. In addition he was a very loving, attentive, generous, caring, passionate, energetic, enthusiastic, loyal and silly person who was devoted to his wife, dogs, home, friends and family. Michael has moved all over the world as well as the USA, but settled in Utah seven years ago and moved to Grantsville three years ago. He took his responsibilities as a husband, friend, family member and brother in the gospel seriously. Michael loved the gospel and had a strong testimony that he loved to share, being eager to assist anyone who had struggles and always loving them unconditionally. He jumped at the chance to do service and help wherever he could. He went to college and completed his AA in Business Management and followed a passion of working in kitchens. Most recently he got into dog rescues and trying to help our furry friends. Michael is survived by his loving wife of eleven years, Tonya. His sister Lynda (and her husband Dean) of Lawndale NC, Lynda’s two children Deana and Daniel with their spouses (Lawndale NC), and great nieces. Along with his immediate family Michael has several cousins in the Boston MA area that he loves and cherishes and many other extended family members that are to numerous to name them all. Michael is preceded in death by both his parents, grandparents and children. A memorial will be held at the LDS Chapel at 415 W Apple Street, Grantsville, UT on Saturday June 3, 2017 at 11:00AM (MST); followed by a luncheon for family and friends. After the luncheon if anyone would like to linger longer they will move to the Collier home at 802 E Saddle Ranch Circle, Grantsville, UT 84029. Michael will be cremated so there will be no viewing or cemetery service. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, hospital staff, flight crews, emergency teams for their courage and strength in taking care of him as well as all their friends and family and LDS church members who have all stepped up to help during this difficult time. Please share memories, condolences and stories of Michael at www.serenityfhs.com

Michael Alen Collier

July 5, 1955 - May 28, 2017