Nia Em How

Nia Em How was born October 19, 2002. She passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines at the age of 17.

Nia was a junior at Waukee High School. She ran track and excelled at the 200, 400, and 800 meter distances. Nia was a natural at whatever she wanted to do. She had a larger-than-life personality and a smile that could light up the world. She loved to drive go-carts, shoot BB guns, and listen to music. Nia was the life of the party and there was never a dull moment when she was around. Her laugh was contagious and you couldn’t help but laugh with her.

She will be forever loved by her parents: mom, Carly (Nick Shuey) Schroder and dad, Vann How; her brothers, Wesley and Elijah; her grandparents: Cindy and Jeff Brose, Tim and Deanna Nevins, Em How and Phang Chey, Connie and Duane Mathews, Matt Shuey; great-grandparents: Emma Severino, Virginia Nevins, James Brose, Barb and Gary Thompson; her father figure, Marcus Schroder; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandpas, James Severino and Bernie Nevins.

There will be a celebration of life announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation.

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