ED SPONDER

1957 - 2018

ED SPONDER obituary, 1957-2018, FORT MOHAVE , AZ

BORN

1957

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Desert Lawn Funeral Arrangement and Advanced Planning Center

2724 Silver Creek Rd.

Bullhead City, Arizona

ED SPONDER Obituary

ED SPONDER

Ed Sponder, age 60, passed away at his home in Fort Mohave, Ariz. on Saturday, April 7, 2018 of natural causes. Ed was born in Sioux City, Iowa on June 12, 1957 to Joe and Florence (Poodie) Sponder.

He was a graduate of Sioux City East High and University of Sioux Falls with a degree in Business. Ed was united in marriage to Terri Fitzpatrick on August 11, 1979. Ed spent the first three decades of his career in Food Service Sales in Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Many of those years were as Vice President of Sales for US Foodservice.

Ed and Terri moved to the Bullhead City area in 2012 to be near their grandkids. Ed brought his dedication and work ethic to a new area of Sales, building Team Sponder as a hard-working Realtor Team, and starting a new office, Sponder and Associates. Ed showed his support and presence in many community groups, such as a Director for the Bullhead City/Mohave Valley Board of Realtors, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, and Treasurer for the Knights of Columbus.

Ed was preceded in death by his father, Joe Sponder.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Terri; mother, Florence Sponder of Sioux City, Iowa; daughters, Mandi (Josh) Vissers of Bullhead City, Ariz., and Dani Jo (Nick) Testa of Des Moines, Iowa; brother, Tom (Maryl) Sponder of Sioux City; sister, Marijo (Steve) Benson of Fort Dodge, Iowa; sister-in-law, Jackie (Bob) White of Spirit Lake, Iowa; three grandchildren, Abe, Joel and Eden Vissers of Bullhead City, Ariz.; and nieces and nephews, also of Iowa.

Visitation will be between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 12, at Desert Lawn Funeral Home, 2724 Silver Creek Rd. Bullhead City, Ariz.

A funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am and Rosary at 10:30 am on Friday, April 13, 2018 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1691 North Oatman Road (just up the hill from Sponder and Associates office). A memorial service will be held also in Sioux City, Iowa.

Published by Mohave Daily News Online from Apr. 12 to Apr. 19, 2018.
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We couldn't have asked for a better neighbor at our W. 20th house. Jeff always remembers when Ed sent a sample of "something" over with our girls for him to try, which he thought was really good, and later found out it was squid! Terri~~our thoughts and prayers to you and your family for healing and peace. We know he will be missed so very much.
Jeff and Ila

Jeff and Ila Gordon

April 19, 2018

Jeff and Ila Gordon

April 19, 2018

Our prayers to the Sponder Family. Ed helped us find our home in Fort Mohave almost 4 years ago, he always had a smile and hug when we ran into him and Terri. God Bless

David and Barbara McMullan

April 16, 2018

Dawn Barker

April 13, 2018

Ed, you were so good to us, helped us find a house, picked us up and drove us all over the area. You were a good friend and a very good man. We will miss you. God's peace be with you all during this sad time. Jane and Greg Toro

April 12, 2018

Audrey Halle

April 12, 2018

Ed was a joy to meet and to do business with. We really enjoyed seeing him every time we had the opportunity. He will be missed by everyone that ever met him. Rest in peace.

Mark Kirkpatrick

April 11, 2018

Bradley Aman

April 11, 2018

Ed was one of the kids that I grew up with in the neighborhood. When I'm home, the memories are revisited when driving on the streets, passing by the house he lived in. God be with you, Ed, we'll see you on the other side.

Kathy (Ross) Heffernan

Classmate

April 11, 2018

Too many friends from high school are passing away, and I was saddened to hear about Ed. We briefly played football together, back in the 70s, and Ed will be missed by many who knew him. Great guy. Thoughts, Prayers, and Peace to his family.

Kevin Williams

Classmate

April 11, 2018

Ed was such a great guy We are thankful for him and Terri's help in finding a great house in Bulkhead We will miss him.

Terry Hamlin

Friend

April 11, 2018

My husband, Paul Florek, worked with Ed at US Foodservice for several years. So sad to hear of his passing at 60 years old. Paul has talked to some of the people who knew him at US Foods. You are in our thoughts and prayers and, yes, he always had a wonderful smile.

Jean Florek

April 11, 2018

What a wonderful, happy, and giving man Ed was! We will miss him dearly. Although he was our Realtor, he was not just a Realtor. He was always running, with a smile and his joyous attitude. I knew I could call him for anything, and he would always answer promptly and happily. Rest in peace, sweet Ed. Terri and family, I hope God brings you healing and good thoughts to carry you through this difficult time!

Glen and Cheryl Wayne

Acquaintance

April 11, 2018

Prayers for the Family are being lifted up. May Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ give you all understanding and peace through this very difficult time. The Class of East High 1976 will miss Ed, but will always remember that radiant smile. He was a great friend to many! Now Ed has finished his journey and is in the presence of his Heavenly Father!

Michael Lester

Classmate

April 11, 2018

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Apr

12

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Desert Lawn Funeral Arrangement and Advanced Planning Center

2724 Silver Creek Rd., Bullhead City, AZ 86442

Apr

13

Rosary

10:30 a.m.

St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

1691 North Oatman Road , SD

Apr

13

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

1691 North Oatman Road, SD

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Desert Lawn Funeral Arrangement and Advanced Planning Center

2724 Silver Creek Rd., Bullhead City, AZ 86442

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