Nina was born on February 12, 1941 at Clearfield, Iowa. She was the daughter of Leavitt and Pauline (Gardner) Beckett. On July 25, 1973, Nina was united in marriage to Robert Winter at Arispe, Iowa. She was employed as a seamstress for many years. Her hobbies included gardening, sewing, and crocheting. She was an avid sports fan and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Nina is survived by her children, Terri (Michael) Maurer of Akeley, Deb Buster of Des Moines, IA, John Winter of MO, Randy Winter of Knobnoster, MO; 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; sisters and brother, Suz Mycewski of Warrensburg, MO, Evelyn McAuley of Dearborn, MO, Elaine Bolinger of Iowa and Neil Barnhart of Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 2 grandsons; sister, Alice Beebe, brothers, Rob Barnhart and Cliff Barnhart.