Christopher Scott Wing, age 58 of Colfax, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10:30 am at the First Baptist Church in Colfax. Burial will take place at 2:00 pm at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Colfax. Memorials may be directed to Camp Sunnyside and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com
The son of Ronald Dean and Janice Elaine (Case) Wing, Chris was born on July 6, 1962 in Newton, Iowa. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1980. He received his nursing degree from Iowa Methodist Nursing School and went on to become a RN. Chris proudly served in the United States Marines Corps. Chris loved riding his bicycle with friends, hunting and fishing. He will be missed by his many friends for his quick smile. His many patients will remember his excellent care.
Those left to honor his memory include his parents, Ron and Janice Wing; two sisters, Rhonda (Blaine) Griffin and Eliza...[more]
h (John) Hamer; a brother, Carey (Crystal) Wing a son Christopher Paul Vankus; three nieces and three nephews. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Gladys and Walter Wing and Whelma and Norman Case.