Neustrom, Amy

Amy Neustrom, 52, of Coralville, chose to be with her Lord on Friday, July 6, 2012. Her family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Lensing Funeral Service, 605 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City. A Celebration of Amy's Life will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Instead of flowers, her family requests that memorials be directed to the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation.

Amy was born July 7, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Michael Richard and Doris “Jackie” (Jackson) Finn. Growing up in Iowa City, Amy graduated from Iowa City West High School in 1977. She then received her nursing degree from Kirkwood Community College. She first practiced as a registered nurse in Wichita, Kan., from 1985 until 1987. Amy married Kirk Neustrom on Oct. 10, 1987 in Iowa City. Returning to work in Iowa City, Amy was a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care unit at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. For 26 years, simply put, Amy loved caring for her babies.

She loved nature and flowers. She enjoyed celebrating the holidays, making Christmas candy and Easter baskets. Amy treasured being with friends and family, especially the family reunions in Estes Park, Colo.

Survivors include her husband, Kirk; daughter, Sarah Poggenpohl (Josh) of North Liberty; sons, Michael Neustrom of Iowa City and Ben Neustrom of Coralville; her mother, Jackie Finn of Iowa City; sister, Ellen Rausch (Bruce) of Coralville; brother, John Finn (Patty) of Olathe, Kan.; a grandson, Cameron; her mother-in-law, Shirley Neustrom of Moville; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Laura, Katherine, Andrew, Melvin and Brandon (Meg); a great-nephew, Collin; and her well-loved animals, Lester, Mason, Joey and Libby.

Amy was preceded in death by her father, Michael Richard Finn.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at .

Published in The Gazette July 10, 2012.