Steve Collier passed away at his home in Dunning on July 31, 2012.
Steven Wayne Collier was born to Wayne and Zona Collier in Omaha on Aug. 5, 1947.
The family made their home southwest of Dunning on the Collier Family Ranch. Steve graduated from Halsey-Dunning High School in 1965.
Following graduation, Steve enlisted in the Army. He was stationed in Fort Still, Wyo., for two years. Upon honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to Nebraska and made his home in Broken Bow.
He was employed by Wenquist. He later returned to the family ranch where he spent several years.
In 1980, Steve married Carolyn Pollard and they made their home in Poncha Springs, Colo., where Steve was employed by CoZinco. He managed the fertilizer production company. Steve and Carolyn enjoyed the home they built in Poncha Springs for many years. The house and yard were an ongoing project they loved to work on. Steve was a fantastic mechanic and loved to fix anything.
Steve was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn (Pollard) Collier; his father, Wayne Collier; in-laws, Walter and Vera Rieber, and Steve and Carolyn’s precious dog, Muffin.
Steve is survived by his mother, Zona Collier; brother, Walter (Rebecca) Collier; sister, Ginger Christiansen; step-children, Kirk (Phyllis) Pollard and families; Karla (Jeff) White and families; sisters-in-law, Marlene (Norval) VanDiest, Phyllis (Jim) Wilhelm, Sandi Reiber (Gene Sullivan); brother-in-law, Merlyn (Sharon) Rieber; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were on Aug. 3, at the Open Bible Church in Dunning with Pastor Ralph McKay officiating. Inurnment will be at the Dunning Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Open Bible Church at Dunning.
Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow is in charge of arrangements.