Sandra Jo "Sandy" Adams
July 27, 2020
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Sandy Adams, 84, passed away on July 27, 2020, at The Gardens at Luther Park. She was born June 11, 1936, to Harold and Edith Peterson.
Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Sandy was a proud East High Alumni, graduating with the Class of 1954. She retired after dedicating 43 years to her career with the Department of Natural Resources where she served as the first female Bureau Chief.
Sandy was an active member of Union Park United Methodist Church and the Red Hat Society. In retirement, she enjoyed traveling, quilting, and spending time with her family and loved ones, including her fellow East High graduates and retired state employees group. Sandy volunteered countless hours to Hope Ministries and was a universal blood donor, donating 103 times for a total of 12 gallons to those in need.
Sandy is survived by her son, Michael (Colleen) Adams; step-sons, Douglas (Diane) Adams and Wendell (Sally) Piper; grandchildren, Kevin Adams and Emily Adams; step-grandchildren, Michelle (Adam) Fron, Matthew (Katelyn) Adams, Michael (Deni) Adams, Heidi (Kevin) Evans, Bambi Piper, Amy Leners, and Megan Leners; 9 step-great-grandchildren, as well as a host of other loving family and many special friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Adams; her parents, Harold and Edith, and her aunt, Barbara Guthrie.
Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 12 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2020, also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Union Park United Methodist Church, Hope Ministries, or the Animal Rescue League.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jan Birkinbine
08/03/2020
My deepest sympathies to the family of Sandy Adams.
Verle and Helen Guthrie
08/02/2020
We are so sorry to have lost this classy lady. We talked with cousin Sandy several times a year, always made time to see her every summer driving through Des Moines for a family reunion and sent gift baskets at Christmas which always brought a delightful phone call. She was the most joyful person with a terrific sense of humor and positive outlook. We are going to miss Sandy so much. The world has lost a class act!
Dottie Perkins
08/01/2020
I worked for the Department of Natural Resources, with Sandy, for many years and the Conservation Commision before that. I also enjoyed having lunch, for the past twelve years with her, which she organized every month,along with other retired D.N.R. employees. She organized the lunch long before that.
She almost always had a beautiful smile on her face and something cheerful and kind to say. She had a great sense of humor. She was a classy lady that was always groomed to perfection. I will miss her.
Sally Blount
08/01/2020
I grew up with Sandra Jo - she lived a block away. We spent a lot of time in each other's homes and shared many stories and laughs over those early years. We reconnected at each East reunion; I shall miss seeing her.
Doris M Davis
07/29/2020
Sandy was one of my very dearest friends. We graduated high school in 1954 together. The past few years we took many trips together. I loved her very much. The world is now a poorer and sadder place!
Artis Reis
07/29/2020
Mike and Colleen and family Our sincerest condolences. No one is ever ready to lose a mother. May you be comforted by happy memories and knowledge that love is eternal.
Artis and Mark