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Sandra Ann "Sandy" McVay
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Sandy is survived by her six children: Steve (Patty) Tharp, Lori (Alan) Fritsch, Deanna (Kerry) Lilly, Wendy (Ken) Clemmer, Pat (Karlene) McVay, and Shawn (Shilo) McVay.
She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild, as well as her brother Don Richey, sister Lloyda Richey, and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Harold "Butch" McVay, who passed away on January 10, 2016, along with her parents, brother Daryl Richey, half-sister Karen Davey, and great- grandson DeVaughn.
Sandy had a love for fishing and camping, and she was renowned for her exceptional cooking.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Ironworkers Hall in Des Moines, IA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Zita Lovell
January 14, 2025
I was Sandy's neighbor from across the street. I really enjoyed the talks I had with Sandy. We have lived here since before Sandy and her Husband moved in many years ago. It wasn't until a year or so ago I had the pleasure to meet with her. She was fun to talk to and I will miss looking across to her place and knowing she was there for such a long time. RIP my friend. Godspeed. Zita Lovell
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