Martha F. Nebgen age 74 of Ames, Iowa died Saturday October 16, 2010 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. A memorial service will be 10:00 am Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames.
Martha was born December 1, 1935 in Owensboro, KY the daughter of Orion Earl and Margaret (Fuchs) Felix. She graduated from Owensboro High School in 1953. She attended Indiana University, Stephens College, and Washington University, majoring in Art and Music. Martha married John Nebgen on June 15, 1957, in Owensboro, KY, the couple divorced in 1981. After being a homemaker and community volunteer, she returned to college and earned her BSN from Regis University in Colorado in 1985. Martha lived in the Kansas City area before moving to Ames in 2004, where she was involved with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames, Heartland Senior Services Band, Iowa Watercolor Society, and International Horn Society. Martha enjoyed playing her horn with family and friends, painting, doing water therapy with her "pool buddies", and spending time with her family.
Martha is survived by two daughters, Pamela (Charles) Schwab of Ames, Anya (Dean) Shoemaker of Gilbert, AZ, two grandchildren, Lauren Schwab and Bradley Shoemaker, and a sister, Jean Earle Felix of Owensboro, KY.
Memorials may be directed to Central Iowa Symphony, American Cancer Society, or Israel Family Hospice House.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
Pam and Lauren, I was shocked to read today about the passing of Martha. I will miss our bi-aunnual visits and seeing her amazing paintings. Prayers go out to you and hope you find strength in all your great memories with your mom and grandmother.
I will miss seeing Martha's smiling face at the Mary Greeley Medical Center pool. She always had a word of greeting and smile for everyone. I was shocked and sadden to hear of her passing and I know she will be missed by many, many people. My prayer is that God will draw you close and comfort you.
Pam Anyan and family,
We are so sorry for your loss
Your Mother was a free spirit and we always enjoyed being with her. Growing up we always looked forward to your visits and all the fun we had. You have many happy memories to sustain you hold them close.
Jean, Carol and Laura Matthias are so very sorry to hear of Martha's passing. As our Mother Jean is in failing health and unable to make calls we had lost contact somewhat with Martha in the last year. Martha was a wonderful friend to us all, especially Mom. Mom (Jean) just loved her, she was such a sweet loving person. I have many happy memories of my early friendship with Martha in Denver, Colorado back in the 80's. We are fortunate to have her "buffalo" watercolor as a memory of Martha, we just love it! May you find peace in your loss through your happy memories of a wonderful person. With loving thoughts,
Laura, Jean and Carol Matthias
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