Susan M. Sandven

Susan Marie Sandven, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

Suzy was born April 14, 1951 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Clarence and Mary (Newman) Groothoff. She married David Sandven on October 2, 1971 in Cedar Falls. Suzy was a very knowledgeable person, empowering herself and others in her life. She would willingly drop anything she was doing to assist another person in need. Suzy was an intelligent, independent person who was self-taught in many aspect of her life, and if she didn’t know how to do something, she would research it and teach herself. She was a warm outgoing person and if you met Suzy, you were her friend. She was the owner of Moore Street Gallery in Algona, Iowa for over ten years and she assisted her husband, Dave, in his business – Dave’s House Photography – for over thirty years.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dave; her children, Kent Sandven (Marci), Josh Sandven (Debbie Appelgate), Cheryl Dahl (Jacob), and Colleen Morgan (Dan Ryan); her beloved grandchildren, Erik, Drew, Abbey, Piper, Paige, Talyn, Kolt, Anna, and Danielle; and her countless loving friends.

Suzy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mary Groothoff; and her brother, Craig Groothoff.

There will be a celebration of life from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines. The family respectfully requests guests wear masks and practice social distancing. Suzy will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family for distribution to causes close to Suzy’s heart.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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