Nila Marie (Whitney) Veach, age 72, of Corydon, Iowa passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many.

Nila was born on December 26, 1951 to LH and Maxine (Rosenbaum) Whitney in Trenton, Missouri. She joined older brothers Ronnie and Roger. Throughout her childhood, Nila was a “daddy’s girl” and spent the majority of her time outdoors with her dad and brothers. Nila attended school in Trenton, Missouri, graduating in 1969.

On October 11, 1969 Nila was united in marriage to Lynn “Buck” Veach. Their union was blessed with children Angela Lynn and Cody Whitney. They began their marriage in Trenton, Missouri before moving to Des Moines for a time. In 1977 they settled near Cambria, Iowa where they were a part of the Cambria “family” for nearly 50 years. In recent years, Buck and Nila moved to town and resided in Corydon.

Nila’s entire adult life was one filled with service to others, especially to children and her family. She began as a stay-at-home mother to Angela and Cody. Nila and her children have fond memories of them growing up in Cambria and often reminisced of the good times they had with their best of friends during this time of their lives.

In her working years, Nila was a nanny, a paraprofessional, and worked at our local daycare. She cared for all children as her own and created lasting relationships with too many kids to count. She loved nothing more than when “her kids” would pick her out of a crowd and was so proud to have had an influence in their lives.

Nila’s grandchildren were the light of her life. She spoiled them as often as possible, bent the rules for them and loved them deeply. 

Nila spent summers and weekends with Dally, Mason, and Davin throughout their childhoods making wonderful memories that they will forever cherish. When great-granddaughter Haddie came along, Nila was ecstatic to have another generation to care for and love.

Nila would tell others that she was blessed with great friends and family. She was as social as they come and highly treasured her relationships with those she loved. She was the “rock” to many in times of need without ever asking for anything in return.

Nila’s friends and family will be forever grateful of her everlasting dedication to them and will miss her unfaltering presence, feisty personality, and all-knowing wisdom.

Left to cherish Nila’s memories are her husband, Buck; children Angela and Cody (Lisa); grandchildren Dally (Dillon) Lain, Mason (Shelby) Petty; and Davin (Abby) Veach; great-granddaughter Haddie Lain; as well as many extended family members and friends.

Visitation services will be held on Friday, October 4th from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 5th at 10:30 am with interment following at the Cambria Cemetery. Pallbearers are Cade Sloan, Randy Hullinger, Bruce Pollock, Kade Richman, Rusty Gheer, Larry Campbell, Josh Willey, Tyler Campbell and Jay Foster. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mary Ruth Veach Scholarship fund. These donations can be sent to the NCMC Foundation at 1301 Main Street, Trenton, Mo 64683 with a memo: Mary Ruth Veach Scholarship and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.