Norma Heistand

Norma Jean Heistand was born September 2, 1944, to Lawrence and Rose (Probasco) Heistand, at her grand-parents' farm. She was raised in the Woodbine area and graduated from Woodbine High School in 1962. She then enrolled at the University of Iowa and graduated from there in 1967 with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. From 1968 to 1970 she served as a Lieutenant in the United States Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War. Following her service to her country, Norma's nursing career took her many places and she lived in California, Texas, and Montana before returning closer to home to work in Omaha and then most recently as a charge nurse at Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley, Iowa.

Norma was a member of the First Christian Church. She served the city of Woodbine as a City Council Member and volunteered for many events and activities. Norma loved to travel, attend auctions and garage sales and bake for her many friends and relatives.

Norma died September 2, 2010, at Community Memorial Hospital in Missouri Valley, Iowa, at the age of 66 years.

Norma was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Heistand; brother, Carl Heistand; and nephew, John Heistand. She is survived by her mother, Rose Heistand of Woodbine, Iowa; five siblings, Norman and Dorothy Heistand of Vinton, Iowa, Rita and Marshall Scichilone of Woodbine, Iowa, Henry and Terri Heistand of Phoenix, Arizona, Diane and Fred White of Neola, Iowa, Margaret and Gary Reihman of Williamsburg, Iowa; sister-in-law, Sherry Heistand of Bellevue Nebraska; eight nephews, three nieces; her beloved dogs, Sandy and Lucy; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 10:30 am
First Christian Church
Woodbine, Iowa

Clergy
Reverend Bill Kanne

Musicians
Bob Smith ~ Margaret Reihman
Andrea Harper ~ Joanna Shaw

Pall Bearers
Dan Shaw ~ James Smith ~ Caleb White
Colton White ~ Ethan White ~ Fred White

Final Resting Place
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Iowa