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Sandra “Sandy” Ann McVay

Sandra “Sandy” Ann McVay, 84, passed away on January 1, 2025. She was born on February 14, 1940, in LeHigh, Iowa, to Lloyd and Evelyn Richey.

 

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 #67 Hall in Des Moines, IA.




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