Sandra Stilwell

Sandra (Sandy) Stilwell, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Surprise, Arizona, on May 19, 2021. She was born on July 29, 1939, in Atlantic, Iowa the daughter of Owen and Leila Taylor.

Sandy began her career with Meredith Publishing as a keypunch operator. She advanced her career as a computer operator and worked as a civilian at Camp Dodge for several years. She retired from Camp Dodge in 1999 and began traveling within the states and internationally. Later in retirement she discovered her love for the desert and made Arizona her permanent residence.

Sandy was a dedicated and impactful mother to her daughters Karie (Stilwell) Bos (Dean Pruiett) and Marcie Stilwell-Krcil (Terry Krcil) who will miss her terribly. Additionally, she was a grandmother to Ashley Bos, Amy Bos & Jes Krcil and a great-grandmother to Aniston (Ani) Savage, who never went without receiving something in the mail from “Grandma Great” on special occasions.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Stilwell (1991).

A light-heart, casual celebration in honor of Sandy will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines. The family will receive visitors from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., with a memorial service to begin at 5:00 p.m. In honor of Sandy’s love of taco salads, the family will be hosting a taco bar reception post the memorial service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to your local animal rescue in loving memory of Sandy.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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