Kathy Coleman

Kathleen Ruth, daughter of Elmer & Ruth (Farrell) Fischer, was born March 22, 1947 at Manning, Iowa. She attended school in Manning until 6th grade then went to Special Education classes in Carroll. Kathy attended Goodwill Industries in Omaha for two years, training as a Dietary Aide. She worked at Methodist Hospital in Omaha for her training. During this time Kathy met Charles Coleman and they were united in marriage in 1976 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. They made their home in Manning. Kathy worked at The Corner Café as well as Veterinary Associates. She was also a babysitter for several families in Manning. After a lengthy illness in 2009 Kathy retired. Kathy loved attending Zion Lutheran Church and all the church events. She helped for many years with Sunday School. Kathy enjoyed bowling and bowled until her health prevented it. She volunteered at the Manning Plaza nursing home and enjoyed having coffee with her friends at the Manning Hospital Snack Bar. Kathy's nephews and nieces were her pride and joy. She always had pictures of them to share with her friends. Kathy especially enjoyed watching Dane and Brody in their school and sports activities. Kathy was a resident of the Manning Plaza for less than a week when she died there from the effects of cancer on Monday, November 7, 2011. She was 64 years, 7 months and 16 days of age. She was preceded in death by her parents (Ruth in 1983 and Elmer in 1989) and brother Warren Fischer in 1985. Kathy is survived by her brother Robert Fischer and wife Diana of Fairfield; sister Janet and husband Rich Plumb of Kirkman; sister-in-law Charlotte and husband Larry DeVries of Glidden; seven nephews and nieces: Troy Fischer (fiancée Vi) of Yankton, SD; Gale Fischer (Kathy) of Battle Creek, MI; Jerry Fischer (Laura) of Fairfield; Delayne Morris (Dustin) of Ottumwa; Beth Canaday (Dustin) of Fairfield; Jeremy Plumb of Kirkman; and Joy Blom (John) of Manilla; and nine great nephews and nieces: Dane Blom, Brody Blom, Torey Fischer, Logan Fischer, Samantha Fischer, Justin Lewis, Mesa Canaday, Summer Canaday, and Devin Morris. Music "Amazing Grace" "How Great Thou Art" "Just As I Am" "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" Carlys Stribe, Organist Urn Bearers Jeremy Plumb Troy Fischer Gale Fischer Jerry Fischer Honorary Urn Bearers Kathy's Great Nieces and Nephews Interment Manning Cemetery Manning, Iowa THE FAMILY WISHES TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR KINDNESS EVIDENCED IN THOUGHT, WORD, AND DEED AND INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP AT CHURCH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SERVICE.