Donald T. Collier

Donald (Don) Thompson Collier was born on September 23, 1966 an only child to Don & Dorothy Collier and half brother to Donna & Sue. He was greatly loved and "spoiled" by his loving mother until her untimely passing when Don was the tender age of 8 years old. After a couple of rough years his older sister Sue & her husband Herb Zwygart assumed the role of raising Don as their son with their own children who also accepted and loved Don as an older brother/uncle.

Growing up Don belonged to the Show Choir, Football Team, Marching Band and Math Club. He classmates fondly called him the walking encyclopedia given his vast knowledge of things and ability to solve math problems in his head. He enjoyed video games and loved having his name as the top score on EVERY game at the arcade. He started his work life at the Rancho Cafe in Delta, UT as a dishwasher and often spoke of his experiences and things he learned while there. Don earned his Eagle Scout and served a two-year mission in Peru for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Don's passion was music and he loved to sing. Don had a beautiful bass voice that he shared with others in various musical organizations and quartets throughout his life. Prior to his death he had been a member of the Mountain West Chorale for several years and had the opportunity to travel and sing in many places with this group of artists who had became lifelong friends. He was looking forward to singing his favorite Christmas music the Messiah in San Antonio, TX this year with the area chorus. Don had always aspired to sing with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square but instead received the calling to sing on the Guardian Choir where he will be watching over his loved ones.

Don met his soulmate Keralee Greaves whom he fondly call his "Daisy" in 2013 and they married the same year on June 22, 2013. Together they joined together Don's five children Andrew, Crystal (Garet Openshaw), Rachel, Matthew and Amber with Keralee's daughter Jordyn (Jason Potter). The following year the family welcomed Paityn who completed their family mash-up. They enjoyed traveling and spending time together seeing our beautiful country.

Don is preceded in death by his parents Don & Dorothy Collier as well as various aunts, uncles and cousins. Don is survived by his spouse Keralee and their daughter Paityn. His children Andrew, Crystal, Rachel, Matthew, Amber and stepdaughter Jordyn. His sister/mom Sue (Herb), sister/niece Windi Walker, nephew/brother Tim Zwygart, sister/niece Teresa Zwygart, nephew/brother James Zwygart, sister/niece Leah Planinz, sister/niece Hiedi Decker and nephew/brother Chris Zwygart. He will be missed greatly by all that had the opportunity to know him and experience his generous and giving heart.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their wonderful support, prayers and kindnesses during this very difficult time. Keralee especially wishes to thank all those who so generously gave monetarily to help cover the massive medical bills Don accrued and burial costs. Keralee especially wishes to recognize her wonderful team at Rocky Mountain Care Riverton for donating monetarily as well as donating their PTO so she could take the needed time off to take care of Paityn and the needs at home before returning to work. Love you guys!

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