Sandra Janine (Dunmore) Stowe died Thursday, March 21, 2024 at her home after a long battle with cancer. Per her wishes she will be cremated and there will be no services. The Pape Funeral Home, Clinton is assisting the family. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.
Sandy was born on October 19, 1960 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Jack and Joan (Carleton) Dunmore. She attended St. Patrick’s elementary school, Washington Junior High and Clinton High School graduating in 1979. She then studied interior design at Scott Community College in Bettendorf, Iowa. Sandy later became a loan underwriter at various banks and mortgages. Sandy was a gifted artist. She was particularly exceptional in drawing caricatures and cartoon type drawings. She received a job from a local statue business, painting beautiful statues that she often gifted to her friends and family. Her artistic ability also showed itself in the way she beautifully decorated every home she owned. Sandy loved to travel and explore different areas, and was a bit of a “wanderer” never settling long in one place. Over the years she lived in Las Vegas, NV; Madison, WI; Salt Lake City, UT; Solvang, CA; Sacramento, CA; Gorham and Buxton, ME, Blue Grass, IA and finally her home on the river in Port Byron, IL. Sandy loved animals and usually owned several dogs and cats at a time. She loved watching football, and followed both the Packers and the 49ers. For college football she followed both the Wisconsin Badgers and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Sandy was also proud of the fact that she very early predicted the Cubs would win the World Series in 2016.
Family and friends were the most important thing to Sandy. She hosted numerous parties and gathering. Her Port Byron river house was the hub of many family get togethers for Tugfest, Fourth of July, Christmas Eve, etc. Her Halloween parties were legendary and she always worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time. Even facing many health issues such as Lupus, Crohns Disease and later Cancer, Sandy kept a positive attitude and an incredible sense of humor. She will be sorely missed by so many.
Sandy is survived by her husband, Byron, Port Byron, Il, step daughter Courtney (Eric) Vaughan, and step son Jeremy Stowe, and mother in law Bonnie Stowe all of Sacramento, CA; grand-daughter, Everly and grandson Christopher; brothers Bill Dunmore of Iowa City, IA and Tom (Sandy) Dunmore of Freeport, IL; sisters Helen (Tony) Gonzales, Moline, IL, and Michelle Dunmore, Camanche, IA and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. Sandy was preceded in death by both of her parents, brothers John and Mark and her father in law Guy Stowe.
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In honor of Sandy’s memory, may love, support, and precious recollections guide her family and friends through their sorrow
Words cannot express the ache in my heart, but know that I am here for you all now and forever.
To my adored Sissy, how deeply I miss you with all my heart and soul! This humble tribute serves as an enduring reminder of our profound connection in your life’s journey. Your infectious smile and playful wit filled our time together with immense joy- Out of everything we had laughing truly was the best medicine, therapy and gift that we ever shared together and I’m forever grateful for that. Every conversation and moment we had together was incredibly meaningful to me. Your kind, gentle and loving heart filled my world with happiness. That beautiful spirit of yours absolutely touched me and my whole family, you truly are leaving a lasting impact on those who had the privilege of sharing in your extraordinary journey and inspiring life. You got so much enjoyment out of showering others with love and affection, we were truly blessed. it cannot go without saying that your furry babies were a huge part of your life and oh how they were so grateful and happy to give that love back to you tenfold.
Your vibrant memory will live on in all our hearts. Now that you have gotten your angel wings, I know your love will continue to guide each and everyone of us through life. Near and dear within our hearts, is where you will remain forever and ever.
As we part ways for now, my sweet Sissy, I want you to know that my love for you knows no bounds and transcends time and space. Thank you for always keeping me in your thoughts and heart, until we embrace each other again. I love you tons my dearest friend ♥️
My heart weighs heavy for the family as the world without Sandy will take time to heal. The shock of such news like this only carries Sandy’s strength to love what you have, smile when you can, laugh always and live. You will always be here in my heart forever Sis!!! Rest well and laugh!
I’m still in disbelief, she was my dearest friend. She was such a strong, positive, loving, beautiful soul. She was always there for me. She left this world on her terms. God, bless the family with peace and comfort. Amen
Such a terrible loss for this world, but a wonderful gain to Heaven?! She added a little Heaven to our Earth?, but can now be free and unfettered from pain and the cares of this existence.