Naomi Stang

Naomi Neal was born in Grand Meadow, Minnesota on October 1, 1921. Her father, Ralph Neal was a building contractor. Her mother, Margaret Fern Hartert Neal, was a homemaker. The family moved to Golden, Colorado in 1936. She graduated from Golden High School in 1940. Her younger brother, John Leonard Neal, was born in 1942.

Naomi went to work for Remington Arms as an ammunition inspector to help with the war effort. During that time, she met John Robert Jack McMinn. He was from Red Lodge, Montana, and finished his higher education in 1942 at the Colorado School of Mines. He entered the service and was appointed to the Officer Candidate School in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Naomi joined him there to be married in the Protestant Chapel on June 5, 1943.

Jack McMinn was assigned to the Armys oilfield battalion, which took the newlyweds to Camp Santa Anita, California. He was reassigned as a Combat Engineer in Camp Bowie, Texas, then as officer in charge of depots throughout the west coast. Naomi enjoyed traveling with him to all the different stations.

The couple returned to civilian life in Rangely, Colorado which started their oil field adventures throughout Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. They eventually made their permanent home in Roswell.

Naomi was active in the Roswell Community Bible Study, Easel Club, and Garden Club. For many years she hosted the weekly kinship small group bible study in her home as a member of Grace Community Church, where she was also on the Ladies prayer team.

Naomi was wellknown in Roswell for her artistic abilities, including watercolor exhibitions throughout the area, and painting instruction in her home studio.

Naomi and Jack have 3 children, Rory Alan McMinn born in Vernal, Utah. Cary Neal McMinn and Megan Laura McMinn, both born in Roswell.

Jack McMinn died on Dec 12, 1991. Naomi married August Gus Stang on October 16, 1995.

Naomi is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Fern Neal her first husband John Robert Jack McMinn second husband August Gus Stang and granddaughter Abby Joanne McMinn, daughter of Cary and Shari McMinn.

Naomis surviving family members include her brother John Neal and his wife Mickey of Rifle, CO son Rory McMinn and his wife Elaine of Lincoln, NM, and his daughter Traci Loryn McMinn of Santa Fe, NM son Cary McMinn and his wife Shari of Fort Morgan, CO and their children Grant Neal, Justin Tavanor, Zane Robert, Hayley Margaret, Megan Stephanie, Eddie Lee, Destiny Renace, Taryn Naomi, Jesse Carl, and Madison Fern McMinn and Megan McMinn Heil and her husband Gary of Roswell, NM and their sons Lewis Edward Heil and his wife Jessica, and their children Eli Morgan and Eva Lynn Heil of Kalispell, MT and John Robert Heil, and his fianc Tonya Fuller and her daughters Krista and August of Shreveport, LA. Naomis former daughterinlaw is Missy McMinn of Roswell. Naomis surviving stepchildren include: David Stang and Nancy Stang, both of Washington, D.C. and Paul Stang and his wife Susan Share of Anchorage, Alaska, and his son Matthew of Lafayette, CA.

During Naomi and Jacks life in Houston, Texas, Naomi came to know Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord, with whom she is enjoying eternity.

Naomi was 89 years old at the time of her death. She died of complications related to leukemia. Her Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am on March 31st at Grace Community Church, 935 W. Mescalero, Roswell. LaGrone Funeral Home is handling arrangements. She will be laid to rest at Southpark Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Naomis name to the Grace Community Church, 935 W Mescalero, Roswell, NM 88201 or a charity of your choice.

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