Sandberg, Joyce Sue (1936-2021)

SANDBERG, ROSS, ABBOTT

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 9/30/2021 at 17:24:33

Joyce Sue Sandberg, 85, a woman of strong faith, left for her heavenly home to join her husband on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Care Center in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, October 4, 2021, at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Joyce was born on July 3, 1936, in Winfield, Iowa the daughter of Gaylord and Cecile (Ross) Abbott. She graduated from Fairfield High School with the class of 1954. Joyce attended the Chicago Art Institute on a full scholarship. She worked in commercial art in Chicago after attending the Art Institute. Joyce enjoyed freelance art projects for many years after. She was united in marriage to David Sandberg on June 30, 1957, at the First Methodist Church in Fairfield, Iowa.

Joyce spoke for Christian Women’s Club, as well as other women’s leadership groups. She led a precept bible study for many years and was a member of Valley Church in West Des Moines, Iowa. Joyce enjoyed art, reading, and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends.

She is survived by her daughters, Karin Johnson of West Des Moines, IA; and Lori Arndt of West Des Moines, IA; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a sister, Connie Robertson of Columbus Junction, IA. Joyce was a long-time caregiver for her husband, David Sandberg. He preceded her in death in 2008.

The family would like to thank Pine Acres & Suncrest Hospice for all the wonderful love and care given to Joyce. Also, all Joyce’s family and friends who prayed, sent cards, and flowers. Were grateful for all who touched her life.

The family requests in lieu of flowers memorials be directed to the Valley Church for Good for All Conference Scholarship: https://valley.church/instant/checkout-add/?v2glid=318117 or 4343 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265.