He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 17, 2023 at the age of 86.
Neal was one of three boys born to Carl and Allegra. He grew up in North Platte, NE, but at a young age moved to Longmont, CO. He graduated from Longmont High School in 1954, and a little over a year later married Barbara L. Foster on November 6, 1955. They were married for 62 years before Barbara’s passing in 2017.
After high school, Neal worked as a commercial printer for various print shops over the years, including a few places in Boulder and the Longmont Times Call, followed by a career in Kodak for 17 years.
When they moved to Loveland, CO, Neal and Barbara joined Hope Baptist Church, and worshipped there for many years. Neal also enjoyed traveling, gardening, reading, and playing games – but above all, he loved spending time with his family.
Neal is preceded in death by his wife Barbara; parents Carl and Allegra, as well as his brothers Hugh Collister and twin Noel Collister. He is survived by his daughters Connie Jones (Mike) and Rhonda Casey (Jack); grandchildren Amber Book (Shane), Holly Hughes, Tiffany Schell (Seth); great-grandchildren Kimber, Katrina, Isaiah, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Services for Neal will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:30 am at Hope Baptist Church, followed by an inurnment at Foothills Gardens of Memory. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hope Baptist Church and condolences may be left at ahlbergfuneralchapel.com.
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