"I never had the good fortune of meeting Chris myself, but others mentioned him so often that I almost felt that I knew him. Both my sister and I were so shocked and saddened to hear of your son's passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences in your time of sorrow. Alaina Chynoweth"
In loving memory of
Christopher Scott Wing
July 6, 1962 - July 17, 2020
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 Elizabeth (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.
Tributes
"I?m saddened for your loss Carey and family. We send our deepest condolences and a big hug. Shannan Heinzle and cmpany."
"So sorry to hear of your son's passing. Our prayers are with you. Gary and Patty Reed Winder, Ga "
"So sorry to read this Janice as it is so hard for one of our children to go before we do. Sympathy to the family."
"That?s scott - not score - sorry "
"Chris was a best friend in high school. We hunted and partied together. Lot of great memories. We had just recently hooked back up on FB and were always planning to get together for a beer and reminisce- I?m sorry that didn?t happen. Good bye my Friend - until we meet again ...."
"I am so sorry to hear about Chris passing. He always was so kind to me and was a very good friend. I will miss the talks we had."
"So sorry for your loss. He was the Sir Lancelot to my Guenevere. He was like a brother to me."
"Ron and Janice: I am so sorry to hear about Chris. I want to extend my sympathy to you and your family. Tony has lost a good friend. Marilyn Lind"
"I have know Chris most all of my life. We went to junior prom together and shared many memories together. He was the first boyfriend I ever had and the first boy I ever kissed. We walked along side each other at our high school graduation. He was a good friend and always very easy to talk to. I will miss him very much but will know in my heart that he is with his grandparents and Jesus. Good bye my friend."