Colleen Bingman

Colleen (Shafer) Bingman, 60, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospice in Johnston on April 7, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Colleen was born August 18, 1955 in Des Moines to F. Lee and Patricia A. (Canney) Shafer. She graduated from Dallas Center-Grimes High School in 1973 and attended DMACC.

Colleen married Charles Bingman on February 19, 1994. She worked as a child care provider at West Des Moines Schools, Kids West. She absolutely loved the kids and they hold a special place in her heart. Colleen enjoyed reading, traveling, biking, taking care of her flower gardens, and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Charles; brothers, Mike (Kathy) Shafer, Pat Shafer (Doug Reese), Dan Shafer and Tim Shafer; sister-in law, Rita Shafer; and many loving nieces and nephews; as well as dear friends. Colleen was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Dennis Shafer.

Services will be held Monday, April 11, 2016 with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. and the service at 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 at Beaver Catholic Cemetery in rural Dallas County.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund or the Young Women’s Resource Center. Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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