Sandra "Sandy" J. Van Roekel, 86, of Sioux City, IA, passed away May 30, 2024.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 6th at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Sandy was born on May 18, 1938, in Sanborn, IA to William and Martha (Block) Van Roekel.  She graduated from Sanborn High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. After her discharge she received her LPN Nursing Degree from Western Iowa Tech. Sandra practiced as a nurse in nursing homes and home health care.  She enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, quilting, canning vegetables, shopping, watching movies and westerns.  She is known for her homemade chicken noodle soup, dill pickles and goulash. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Each one put a very special smile on her face.

Those left to honor her memory include her children: David Van Roekel, Tammie Griffith (Scott), Derrick Van Roekel (Wendy), Candace Van Roekel; grandchildren Heath (Sara), Lacy, Justin, Jake, Aaron, and Jaxon.  Great grandkids Mackenzie, Mahkenna, Kyla, Harlow, Greycen, Adleigh, Truleigh, Finleigh and Myles. Her brothers, Dave (Carol) and Terry and sister Marlene.

She is preceded in death by her parents; 2 sisters Jolene and Candice, 2 nephews Scott and Michael and 1 niece Susan.