Sandra Hess
September 19, 2017
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Sandy Hess, 74, passed away September 19, 2017, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. She was born March 20, 1943, in Boone, Iowa, to Kenneth and June Lincoln.
Sandy made a career in the insurance industry and worked as a claims specialist for Blue Cross Blue Shield for many years.
Sandy was a true fighter in every sense. Over the years, she endured numerous medical issues, was on kidney dialysis for three years, and was a two-time cancer survivor, but continued to keep a smile on her face through it all.
Sandy will be remembered for her compassionate heart, her selflessness, and loving spirit. She treasured her family and their time spent together, and she loved spoiling her grandchildren every chance she had.
Sandy always enjoyed coming home, propping her feet up and watching T.V. She also enjoyed playing video games and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan.
Sandy is survived by her daughter, Gale (Joe) Rivas; grandchildren, Troy Rivas, Shaun (Autum) Rivas, Alicia (Mike) Kingery, and Joseph (Hannah) Rivas; nine great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty (Bob) Baltzley, Madonna Pilkington, and Nancy Lincoln (Kevin); as well as other loving relatives and many special friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2017, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice in Johnston in loving memory of Sandy.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jim young
09/24/2017
Sandy, Rest In Peace. To the rest of your family please accept my condolences. We had a lot of fun as kids.
Christine Klapproth
09/22/2017
I had the pleasure of knowing Sandy at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa. Sandy knew her job very well and helped and assisted anybody that needed assistance. She was always pleasant and so knowledgeable. I'm sure she will be missed by many. My condolences to the family and many friends. May God Bless.
Sue McMillen
09/22/2017
Gale, it was a pleasure getting to know your mom over the years, and I know you and your family will miss her. Relive the good memories!
Melanie Parker
09/21/2017
I had the pleasure of working with Sandy at Wellmark. She was serious about her work to help people but she was also fun to work with. I'll miss chatting with her. May God Bless You all.
The Board and Staff of the Pleasant Hill Public Li
09/21/2017
We would like to offer our sincere condolences on your loss. Sandy was a woman of great spirit and perseverance. We know that she loved her family and remained devoted to them to the end of her days. Please know that others are thinking of you during this terribly hard time.