Vesta M. Sankey
May 18, 2014
Vesta M. Sankey, 93, formerly of Mt. Pleasant and Urbandale, passed away peacefully at Mill Pond Retirement Center in Ankeny on Sunday, May 18th.
Vesta was a devoted wife and mother to Harold and their five boys. She spent her retirement volunteering for the National Park Service in Yellowstone and spending time with her family.
Vesta was preceded in death by her husband, of 73 years, Harold. She is survived by five sons, Steve (Karen), Rich (Joann), Dan (Kathy), Scott (Jody), and Marty (Julie); nine grandchildren, Matt (Christy), Kris, Megan Anderson (Rockford), Jonathan (Mary), Nick, Eric, Mitchell, Kayla, and Michael; and four great-grandchildren, Bella, Lilly, Jacob, and Camille.
A private celebration of Vesta’s life will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff at Mill Pond for their wonderful care and support during this difficult time.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Diana Wichael Torry
05/27/2014
Vesta and Harold and boys were our next door neighbors in Urbandale. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was an incredible person. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bob and Diana Torry (Wichael)
Norm & Barb Foster
05/22/2014
Scott, Jody and Family
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Your neighbors, Norm & Barb
Dick&JudiWichael
05/20/2014
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. We will keep you in our prayers.
Jeff, Laurie and Dillon Thomas
05/20/2014
We are sadden to hear of your loss. Those we love who pass away live on in us through our memories and in our character. Our deepest sympathy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sally Bartlett
05/20/2014
Scott and Jody,
My sympathies to you and family on the loss of your mother.