Connie SpahnConnie passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.She was born May 31, 1945 in Minnesota. Connie started a career in respiratory therapy just out of high school. Her adventuresome spirit landed her in Alaska in 1975. While in Alaska, she came to love fishing, skiing and camping. After a very successful career in hospital management, she finally retired in 2006.She relocated to Midland, Texas, where her passion for golf blossomed. Connie quickly came to know many dear and close new friends. She always enjoyed her passion for a good cigar or fine wine.She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosemary, father, Tom, stepmother, Harriett and her beloved brother, Tom.She is survived by her son, Rob, his wife, Debi and her four grandsons, Jeremy, Joseph, John and Christopher; her very special friend, Rachel; many aunts, uncles and Cousins in Minnesota and Wisconsin, which she dearly loved.The family would like to personally thank Hospice of Midland for their special care of Connie in her last days.Family and friends are invited to share in Connie's memory at 1210 Shirley Lane, Midland on Friday, February 8, 2008 between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm.In lieu of flowers, please send all donations to Hospice of Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,