Christa Nye

Christa Mae Nye, 93, of Colby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 3, 2019. Christa was born on December 25, 1925 in Mulvane, KS. She spent her adult life in Colby, KS and was active in Eastern Star, Rebecca’s and Oddfellows. Christa held the office of Worthy Matron for the Eastern Star in the Colby Chapter. She was a long-time member of First Christian Church in Colby.



Christa is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Duane Nye; son, Dennis Kenaman; parents, Ethel and Calvin Niblack; brothers, Jack, Vernon, Pete, R.A., Bill, Chet, Glenn, and Larry; and sisters, Roberta and Cora. She is survived by her children, Don Nye (Ann), Bill Nye (Marsha), Sharon Hunt (Clyde) and Velma Meitl (Jerry); brother, Richard Niblack; sister, Ruth Morris; sister-in-law, Shirley Benda; 15 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.



The last 3 years of her life were spent at Prairie Senior in Colby. The care and love she received there was exceptional. The family will be forever grateful for the wonderful care she received. We would also like to thank Brian Unruh for all his care and concern for her.



There will be a visitation from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2019, followed by burial in Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Colby Senior Center, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com