"Bubbie and family? So very sorry to hear of your moms passing.. She was without a doubt a sweetheart of a person.. Please know that you are all in our prayers! Dennis and Gay Storlie "
In loving memory of
Wanetta B. Nims
May 23, 1926 - December 23, 2020
Wanetta B. Nims, 94, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 23, 2020, at Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A graveside service and burial celebrating Wanetta's life will be held 1:30 P.M., Monday, December 28, 2020 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M., Monday, December 28, 2020 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.
It will be required to utilize face masks and to observe social distancing guidelines during the visitation and services.
Wanetta Barbara Entringer was born on May 23, 1926 in Jackson County, Iowa, to William and Cecile (Clark) Entringer. She attended Maquoketa Schools. She married Vernon "Spud" Nims Sr. on July 28, 1943 in Riverside, California. A son, Vernon Jr. was born to this union.
Wanetta had first worked for the South Bend Lure Company, Clinton Engines, and Kirchhoff Locker. She then farmed with her husband for many years and was the bookkeeper for Nims Garden and the rental houses they owned.
Wanetta was a member of the Codfish Hollow Saddle Club. She was an avid horse lover and rider. She enjoyed cards, playing the electric guitar, and going on the Maquoketa State Bank bus trips. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Those left to honor her memory include a son, Vernon "Bub" (Robin) Nims Jr. of Maquoketa, IA; 3 grandchildren, Holly (Scott) Collins, Megan (Kyle) Simmons, and Michael (Birdgette Goetzinger) Nims; and 2 great-grandchildren, Dylan Monroe and Bryant Simmons. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Vernon "Spud" Nims Sr. on October 1, 2012.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Jackson County Humane Society.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of support or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Thoughts & Prayers are with Bub Nims and his whole family at this time. My Dad Jerry was life long friends with Bub and his parents. My sincere condolences. "
"We are sorry for you loss"
"So very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for all of you."
"So sorry for your loss. What a fine lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"Bub Jim's so sorry for your loss,prayers to your family"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all "
"Bub, Robin, Holly, Megan and Michael, so sorry for your loss. Wanetta was a special lady. "
"Bubbie, We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a neat lady. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers."
"So many memories, I get lost in them. Wanetta was a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Our families were truly like family.....I'm pretty sure in my younger years I was sure we were all related! It was truly my pleasure to have Wanetta and the Nims family be a part of my life. My deepest sympathy to all. "
"Condolences to your family Bub. I will always remember the fun we had going on trail rides with Neta. She was a very special lady. May she rest in peace. Love cousin Joy ?"
"Bub,sorry to hear of your mom' passing."
"Oh I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Good woman. Short story-long time ago we were at a family picnic. She handed me the keys and asked me to move the truck. It was a stick. I didn?t know how to drive a stick. She said you can learn right now. Me in the drivers seat, her in the passenger we went forward to the edge of the cliff. Now, she said-back it up. And I did, scared to death, but I did it. WE did it. What a woman! And a friend. I am a better person because she was in my life. God Bless her on her next journey. So sorry for your loss."
"Bub and family, Valerie and I are so sad to hear of Wanetta's passing. The Nims family was such a presence in our office over the years and she was such a special part of that. Her pleasant nature and ready smile made our visits such a joy. And her stories about her animals were sometimes a hoot! Maquoketa will always be home to us and the Nims family will always be remembered fondly. Our thoughts and prayers to you all during the days to come. Enjoy your rest, Wanetta, and thanks for the memories!"
"Bubbie so sorry to hear of your moms passing"
"I am so sorry to hear of Wantta's passing. She was such a sweet, kind hearted woman. I had many fun filled days out at the farm and riding with her. She had a heart the size of a mountain. R.I.P Wanetta. "
"So sorry to hear about wanetta's passing. So very many great memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. "
"Wanetta was a peach. Many good memories of her and Spud when I was younger. My thoughts are with your family."
"Bubbie, Robin & Family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom?s passing. She was a great lady and will be missed by all who knew her. "
"What a sweet woman. Every week when I did her hair we exchanged stories. She will be missed. "
"So sorry about your loss. I will always remember your mom when she would faithfully come to Clove Ridge and visit with your dad. Prayers to all of you. "
"Bub and family, Sorry to hear of Wanetta's passing. I know you all have many fond memories of her and she will live on in all of you! God Bless you all!"
"To Bub and Family Deepest sympathy to you all. "
"What a wonderful lady. So sorry for your loss. "
"IM SO VERY SAD TO SEE THAT UR MOM HAS PASSED AWAY , SUCH A KIND AND WONDERFUL LADY SHE WAS , "
"Bub so sorry for your loss"
"Bub and Family.... Sorry to hear of Wanetta?s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Nita was a very good friend. We rode horses every Sunday. Our prayers goes out to all of yoi"
"Many great memories growing up. The locker across from my parents bar (Bill's Tap) and her and Spud at the bar. She was a sweetheart. RIP"