Christina "Nina" Franz
July 06, 2014
Christina, or Nina, as many people knew her, died instantly in a horrible car crash Sunday afternoon. Her brother, Trevor, was with her. Her last act on this earth was to swerve the car, saving Trevor's life. That was the kind of person she was.
Christina lived her 26 years, 1 month and 20 days to the fullest. She loved pulling pranks, playfully teasing people, doing anything to make people smile. She was a faithful friend to all who knew her. She loved traveling, playing sports, playing guitar, and she loved, loved, loved Christian music. She went to many concerts and personally knew many of her favorite musicians. More than anything, though, Nina loved her family. She came home most weekends just to spend time with her parents, brother, aunts and uncles, and cousins. She wasn't just a family member to all of us ... she was our best friend. Words can not describe the loss we feel.
Christina proudly accepted Jesus as her personal savior on June 1st 1996. She lived her life as a true example of what a Christian should be. She once said that the biggest compliment that she ever received was when a co-worker, upon learning that Christina was a Christian, said that she already figured that out because of the way Christina acted and treated other people. Now my baby is in Heaven, rocking with the angels.
Christina graduated valedictorian from Bondurant High School. She went on to earn two B.S. degrees from Grace University graduating Summa Cum Laude with both degrees. Christina worked at Children's Hospital in Omaha. Her dream was to work full-time in Christian music management.
Christina is survived by her parents, Larry and Melinda Franz, brother, Trevor, Grandpa David Krueger (Judy), Grandma Pat Krueger, Grandpa and Grandma Lloyd and Betty Franz, Uncle Trent (Deb), Uncle Troy (Noelle) Krueger, Aunt Linda (Mike) Hedden, Uncle Doug Franz and Aunt Cindy (Kenny) Mack. She had many cousins but was especially close with Kylie Krueger, Jade Krueger, A.J. Krueger, Autumn Krueger, Cael Krueger, Matthew Hedden, and Timothy Hedden. Please keep our family in prayer as we adjust to this incredible blow.
Visitation will be 5 PM to 8 PM Thursday and the funeral will be at 11 AM Friday, both at Westchester Evangelical Free Church, 4919 Aurora Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mary
07/08/2014
What a tragic loss my thoughts and prayers are with your family and also with her brother Trevor we will miss your sunny disposition at Children's Nina my heart is broken
The Hunold Family
07/08/2014
We are saddened to hear of the news. So many great memories of Christina in her 'little girl' years when we lived across the street. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!
cindy
07/08/2014
our hearts ache for your family, a lovely young lady who was a testament to her faith.. respectful and kind to everyone, she will be missed.. sincerely
a co-worker and friend from Children's Hospital