John Stephen Cavanaugh Jr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Stephen Cavanaugh Jr. in West Des Moines, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Stephen left this world on May 16, 2024 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Stephen Cavanaugh Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Cavanaugh and Elizabeth Cavanaugh (Henderson); his former wife Karen; and his sister Kathleen. He is survived by: his wife Helen L.; his daughter Kelly Taylor (Brad); his grandson Zachary (Allie); his great grandchild Nora (Kaye); his sons, John and James (Cara); his grandchildren, Murphy and Nelson; his son Joseph (Christina); his grandson Liam; his daughter Kate; his stepdaughter Brooke Smith; his stepgrandchildren, Bailey and Brody; his stepdaughter Brandi Albert; his stepgrandsons, Nick and James; and his siblings-in-law, Roberta Nelson, John Heivilin and Jim Whitney. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Valley Tigers Booster Club or Sacred Heart Catholic Church.