Nina Whipkey Obituary (1926 - 2016)

Nina Ann Whipkey, 89, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016. She was born on September 4, 1926 in Jamestown, KS. She was active in music and drama in her high school days and cherished her childhood memories of her mom and siblings growing up in Kansas. Rock Chalk Jayhawk through and through.Nina loved children...all of them and they loved her. She was involved in Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, little league baseball, and taught Sunday school, her house was always open for a warm welcome and cookies to any of her many "adopted" family and friends. Nina made the best sugar cookies, and these were baked over and over again with her grandchildren and great-grands, and shared together or sent in care packages when Grandma's love was needed. Her family was her greatest joy in life and each one held a special place in her heart.Nina is survived by her children; Dan (Geri) Whipkey, Karen (Karr) and husband Dan Ammons, Bob (Cyndi) Whipkey, grandchildren; Sarah (Kevin) Franz, Matt Whipkey, Jim Karr (Keri Nasher), Abbey Karr, Erin (Paul) Craig, Tara Whipkey, great-grandchildren; Micah and Kayleigh Karr, Ethan Franz, expected great-granddaughter baby Craig, cousin; Arabella Rush, close friend; Barb Kohl, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband; Oscar Whipkey, 5 brothers and sisters, and constant furry companion Katie.Nina's family will be forever grateful for the loving and compassionate care she was given by the staff of Lancaster Rehabilitation Center, especially the Station 5 group who became more like family than caregivers. They are angels on Earth. 1621 Superior Street Lincoln, NE 68521