This wonderful man was born in Rock Hill, S.C. in 1935. Born to Otis Keith Collins and Geneva Jordan Collins (Miss Jenny), Dave (Sonny) spent his youth in Charlotte, N.C., active in church and Boy Scouts and earning Eagle Scout. He graduated from Presbyterian College, was in ROTC there and entered the Army as an officer after graduation. His career in the Army was a distinguished one and he retired as an officer with a tour in Vietnam and with many awards including the prestigious Soldiers Medal for Heroism. It was after that he developed his passion for the game of golf, starting a second career as a teaching professional. This impressive career included teaching at some of the country's top courses including Sleepy Hollow Country Club in New York and Doral Resort in Miami, there earning the distinction of Master Instructor at the Jim McLean Golf Academy. He was named Spalding Top Flite Teacher of the Western U.S. in 1998. His students included famous names such as Arthur Ashe, Charles Schwab and several PGA, LPGA and senior tour pros. He also loved his lessons with all his students regardless of skill level and thrilled in watching their improvement. He was a prolific and respected writer and has several articles published in GOLF Magazine, Golf Illustrated and Golf for Women. He presently has a book on golf for seniors with an agent. He was nominated several years for Golf Magazine´s Top 50 Teachers, this year included. Dave has taught at Shadow Valley Golf Course for the past several years. In 1994 Dave and Judy Marshall were married. In this happy union, fueled by deep mutual love and respect, they cherished life with each other and with friends and family. They were the best of buddies. It was the best of times. Dave was an extrovert. His interminable good nature and endless optimism endeared him to everyone. He was always ready with a smile, a joke, a song, a story. He had many many stories, almost as many stories as he had friends. Dave was easy to like. Dave´s incredible inner strength carried him through difficult times. He was proud to mention he was a recovered alcoholic, sober for 27 years. His quite amazing restorative powers helped him conquer numerous health problems over the past few years. He ultimately lost the battle to myelofibrosis and lung disease. He died with his loving family at his side. Special thanks go to Dr. Elizabeth Olberding for her fine care and friendship. Thanks also to her nurse Tanya, to Dr. Mary Gearn and her nurse Linda and to the outstanding staff on 4 South at St. Luke's. Thank you to Dr. Stefanie Fry for her support. He is survived by his very best friend and wife, Judy Marshall Collins; his sister Patricia Collins; his niece Collyn Gaffney and her husband Rusty Lucas and his niece Scout Howard, all of Boise; and his nephew David Gaffney and his wife Sara of North Carolina. He is also survived by stepchildren John Ursillo and Eileen Ursillo, Kelly Ursillo , Pepi Ursillo; and his grandchildren Giovanni Ursillo and Kathleen Ursillo, all of Boise. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Red Cross, 404 S. 8th Street #232, Boise, Idaho 83702; the Disabled American Veterans, 805 W. Franklin #205, Boise, Idaho 83702; or to the charity of your choice. Consider donating blood to the American Red Cross. Many donors kept Dave alive for many months. In his words: God Bless Blood Donors!