Naomi Ann Collings (1932-2009)

COLLINGS, LETSINGER, FAWCETT

Posted By: Nevada Journal
Date: 11/27/2009 at 22:23:45

THE NEVADA JOURNAL, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, November 25, 2009.

Naomi Ann Collings was born January 28, 1932 to Arthur E. and Naomi L. (Fawcett) Letsinger in Hammond Indiana. She passed away on Tuesday November 11, 2009 with her husband at her side.

Ann grew up in Crown Point, Indiana where she attended elementary through high school. Then went on to Purdue University where she graduated with a B.S. in Biology. This is where she met and later married Dale F. Collings. While in college Ann was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority and the PEO Sisterhood.

Ann and Dale Collings were married August 14, 1953 in Crown Point, Indiana at the United Methodist Church. They later moved to Nevada, Iowa where Dale started his career at State Bank and Trust Co. Ann stayed at home to raise their three sons, Randall A. Collings, Gregory L. Collings and Brian A. Collings. While in Nevada Ann was a member of the Cemetery Board and the Library Board for many years. In 1991 Ann and Dale moved to Sun City West, Az. where she resided until her death. Ann was an excellent bridge player, she enjoyed golf, sudoku and crossword puzzles. She was very active in her PEO Sisterhood and the Pi Beta Phi Alumni. Ann and Dale loved cruising where they enjoyed many wonderful trips to various corners of the world.

In addition to her husband Dale, she is survived by her three sons, Randy and his wife Carol of Nevada, Iowa, Greg and his wife Sherri of Corona, California, and Brian of Sonora, California, Grandchildren, Scott, Jenney, Chandra and Brad, Great-Grandchild Diva.

Memorial Services will be at a later date.

Remembrances may be made to Helping Hands of Sun City West, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Helping Hands of Sun City West, Arizona.

Helping Hands

14624 R,H. Johnson Boulevard

Sun City West, AZ 85379

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