Nelva Cunningham

Nelva Cunningham obituary, Colorado Springs, CO

Nelva Cunningham

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Dec

5

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4:00 p.m.

Evangel Christian Academy Elementary Chapel

2511 N. Logan Ave., CO

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Nelva Cunningham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 21, 2025.
Nelva Cunningham entered her heavenly home on November 15, 2025 after a long and full life. She was born to Henry and Lena Keunen in Sioux County Iowa. A resident of Colorado Springs for most of her life, Nelva worked as an administrative assistant in various organizations. She enjoyed church activities, travel, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard Keunen and Cornie Keunen; and by three husbands, George Van Zyl, Galen De Valois and Jay Cunningham.

She is survived by three children, Scott (Kim) Van Zyl, Jane (Buddy) Knight and Lisa (Bruce) Smith; seven stepchildren; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will take place on December 5 at 4 p.m. at Evangel Christian Academy Elementary Chapel, 2511 N. Logan Ave.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

5

Memorial service

4:00 p.m.

Evangel Christian Academy Elementary Chapel

2511 N. Logan Ave., CO

Send Flowers