William (Bill) G. Collins, 45, a native of California and a four-year resident of Idyllwild, died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Riverside Regional Hospital. The cause of death was complications from Fabry’s Disease.

He was a ranger at Camp Emerson, a Boy Scouts of America camp in Idyllwild.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Camp Emerson, 53155 Idyllbrook Drive. For more information, call the camp at 659-2690.

Mr. Collins is survived by Christopher Collins of San Diego; Michael Collins of Idyllwild; Warren Collins of Yucca Valley; Craig Collins of Long Beach; Meg Schneider of Costa Mesa; and one granddaughter.

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