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“Mystie, Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I hope you cherish her memories in your heart. Your mom, is but one more angel to watch over us! ...Read More »
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Patricia M. Sandvick, 77, of Ankeny, passed away July 19, 2012.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 23, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ankeny(1100 S.E. Sharon Dr.). A visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at Memorial Services of Iowa funeral home (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd.)

Pat was born in Des Moines, November 6, 1934, to Mystie and Pearl Stemler. She grew up in Ankeny and graduated from Ankeny High School.
She married August "Bud" Sandvick, August 1, 1953. They enjoyed a long blessed marriage, and the goal of her life was to provide for her family's every need.
Pat opened her heart to family and friends, always noticing something she could do for them. She was always organizing gatherings and trips for family and friends. She took great joy in playing cards, visiting, playing practical jokes, and gardening. Grandkids and Great-Grandkids always brought a smile to her face.
She loved her life. Family and friends, Maplewood Village neighbors, St. Paul Lutheran Church members, and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church members provided her with warm fellowship and support.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband, August "Bud" Sandvick, her parents, and her sister, Ruth Sandvick.
She will be greatly missed by her children; Pam Mishler of Kelley, Vern Sandvick (Rochelle Bell) of Polk City, Mystie Carrington (Terry Morrill) of New Virginia, and Nancy (Jerry) Nissen of Des Moines, her nine Grandchildren; Josh Carrington, Melanie (Drake) Noftsger, Travis Nissen, Marissa (Corey) Kepple, Sarah (Jon) Sandvick, Jason (Lindsay) Mishler, Matthew Sandvick, Kevin (Katie) Mishler , and Eddie Bell, seven Great-Grandchildren; Skyler Noftsger, Keaton Noftsger, Jake Kepple, Serenity Kepple, Braiden Mishler, Cale Carrington, and Audrey Kepple, her brothers; Robert (Lorraine) Stemler and Fred (Marlene) Stemler, brother-in-law, Warren Amundson, sister-in-law, Terry Sandvick, Cherished nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ankeny, and Mercy Hospice, in Johnston.