Melinda Wilcox Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Melinda Wilcox of West Des Moines, Iowa, whose life came to an end on August 18, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melinda Wilcox to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Audrey Lune (Wooddell) and Marvin Vande Lune. She is survived by: her husband Greg; her children, Andrew (Gillian) of Leawood, KS, Austin of Dallas, TX and Morgan Gates (Derek) of Dallas, TX; her grandchildren, Eleanor, Henry, Syre, Berkley and Graham; her siblings, Mary Ellen Briggs (Gordon) of Lenexa, KS and Dr. Dan Vande Lune of El Paso, TX; and her brother-in-law Steve Wilcox. She is also survived by two nephews; five nieces; several great nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the "Student Scholarship Fund-Mindy Wilcox Memorial" c/o Cindy Todd, 3775 EP True Parkway #155, West Des Moines, IA 50265 (a scholarship in her name will be established at Valley High School by the family at a later date) or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
