Christine Max Comstock

Christine Max Comstock

Christine Max Comstock
December 7, 1944 – March 25, 2020
Albia, Iowa | Age 75

Christine Max Comstock, of Albia, Iowa, passed away on March 25, 2020. Christine was born on December 7, 1944, to Max and Ina (Deavers) Combs in Ottumwa, IA.

Christine grew up and attended school in Albia, graduating with the Class of 1966.

Christine married Henry Black and to this union 2 children, Richard and Lisa, were born. Christine and Henry later divorced. She then married Cecil Comstock, whom she shared her marriage with until his passing. She has since shared many years with her loving partner, Fred Steinway.

Christine was a nurse’s aide at the Albia Hospital for many years before becoming a homemaker.

She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Albia. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Christine is survived by 2 children, Richard Black of Albia and Lisa (& Johnny Berry) Zook of Ottumwa; 2 grandchildren, Christopher (& Dana) Black of Pella and Vada (& Mark Straube) Penfield of Albia; 3 great grandchildren: Ashtyn Devooght, Gwen Black, and Sterling Black; her life-long best friend, Susan Mickles; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Ina Combs; her husband, Cecil Comstock; a sister, Sondra Henry; and 2 brothers, Michael and Richard Combs.

Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time; however, they will have a visitation and a memorial service at a later date.

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