Nancy A. Huntley-Kraus
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Nancy A. Huntley-Kraus, age 67, of Ames, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home.
Nancy was born on March 17, 1953 at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover,
New Hampshire and left us too soon and unexpectedly on March 5, 2021. Her parents, Richard Paul Huntley, and Mary Margaret (Gunn) Huntley, raised her in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, where she enjoyed ice skating and skiing with her brother Tom and sisters, Janet and Jean.
Nancy graduated from Lebanon High School in 1971 and enjoyed being a member of the LHS marching band where she played trumpet and was a majorette. Nancy attended the University of New Hampshire and later transferred to San Diego MESA College where she earned her degree. She then attended Kansas University where she earned her master's degree in audiology. Nancy then moved to Iowa and worked at the McFarland Clinic for 10 years. Later, she worked at the Area Education Agency (AEA 11) for over 20 years. She also served on the Board of the Iowa Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA).
Nancy participated in the Ames Figure Skating Club with her children, Diane and Ed. She also learned horseback riding in Boone, Iowa.
Nancy and her husband, George, Diane and Ed loved to travel to New Hampshire in the summers. In 2018, Nancy and George visited the Vatican. Nancy was a devout Catholic and was involved in many activities such as Teams of our Lady. She participated in many retreats at the American Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls, as well as faith-sharing programs at St. Cecilia Church in Ames, Iowa.
Nancy was a loving wife, parent and grandparent, a trusted friend to many and a wonderful person. Nancy loved spending time and holidays with her grandchildren and shared many photos with her family in NH. Nancy was very much loved by her family and will be deeply missed.
Nancy is survived by her husband, George Kraus; daughter, Diane Kraus; son, Ed Kraus and his wife Amanda, and her three grandchildren Finley, Leighton and Declan, all of Ames Iowa. She is also survived by her brother, Tom Huntley and his wife Wendy of Enfield, NH; two sisters, Janet Spain and her husband Mike of Goodyear, AZ and Jean Blandin and her husband Donovan of Grantham, NH; along with many nieces and nephews. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Mary Huntley.
A funeral mass will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left for Nancy's family at www.adamssoderstrum.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Nancy's name may be directed to Iowa Public Television and cards may be mailed to The Family of Nancy Huntley-Kraus, c/o Adams Funeral Home, P.O. Box 745, Ames, Iowa 50010.