Nancy Jean (Parks) Heimbaugh

Nancy was born in Centerville, IA, on May 1, 1946. Due to a fall, she suffered an apparent stroke and died March 30, 2018 at her home in Des Moines, IA. She was the oldest of two daughters born to Floyd and Bess (Holliday) Parks of Promise City/Seymour, IA. She attended Seymour Community School graduating from high school in 1964. She attended Drake University in Des Moines, IA where she received her Bachelor of Science in Education in June 1968. Nancy was honored to receive the university's highest recognition to a graduating senior, the Oreon E. Scott Award (signifying the greatest service to the university during her years at Drake University). Nancy thoroughly enjoyed her career for 30 years at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in Student Services. She was married to Michael Heimbaugh March 14, 1988. Nancy was a dedicated friend, daughter, sister and wife. She was predeceased by her parents, and husband of 29 years. Nancy is survived by her sister, Susan Forrester (Brian) of Scottsdale, AZ.

A memorial service for Nancy will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday May 18, 2018 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Avenue, Des Moines and a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m., Saturday May 19, 2018 at the Seymour Methodist Church, Seymour, IA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the DMACC Foundation and mailed to 2006 South Ankeny Blvd., Bldg 22, Ankeny, IA 50023 to establish a Nancy J. Heimbaugh Scholarship to be awarded to students at the Ankeny campus.

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