Sandra Besco
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Sandra “Sandy” Besco, 71, passed away on August 10, 2023 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. She was born in Unionville, MO to John and Jean (Davis) Burns.
Sandy retired after several years of dedicated service from Principal Financial Group. She graduated from Chariton High School in 1970. Sandy and Clayton married on July 18, 1970.
Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Clayton; daughter, Toni (Steve) Knight; son, Justin (Laurie) Besco; grandchildren, Taylor Knight and Cory Knight; sisters Nancy Eaton and Jo (Terry) Hunter; brother-in-law, Dennis Smith. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Phyllis Smith and brother-in-law, John Eaton.
Funeral services will Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10:00am at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Visitation will take place on Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sandy will be laid to rest at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Taylor House Hospice in loving memory of Sandy.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Posted online on August 14, 2023
Published in Des Moines Register
