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John Sparks Obituary
John "Sparky," was born in Tacoma, Washington to John "Ted" Sparks Sr. and Violet (Murray) Sparks on December 3, 1938, he went home to be with the Lord April, 19, 2011 with his family by his side.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Agnes; and son, Tommy Sparks. He is survived by his children, Cindy Jackson, Carol Buchanan, Danny Sparks, Amber Sparks, and Bernie Reich.
He worked for Weyerhauser for over 30 years. John loved any kind of sport, he especially loved gardening and his dahlias. He was a founding member of the South Sound Dahlia Society. He was a kind and caring man, he is even helping people in death by being an organ donor, because that's the kind of guy he was. He is deeply loved and will be, and already is, missed very much.
A service will be held for him at 2:00 p.m. on June 18, 2011, at 7742 Nottingham Court SE, Lacey, 98503. Call Cindy for info 360-459-0748.
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Memories and Condolences
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Chanda Mckinney
May 22, 2011
Grandpa, I can only wish I could have spent more time with you, I treasure the memories of puzzles, football, car races and your beautiful flowers, anytime I see a beautiful Dahlia, I think of you. You were always there for me, and you always made me laugh. I love and miss you dearly.
Lisa McKinney
April 29, 2011
I love you grandpa! And miss you very much. I remember those big hard puzzles we use to do. But sure miss doing them with you. Love your grandaughter.
Garnet Sparks
April 29, 2011
Only by a fluke did I find this obituary and learn of John's passing, which I'm so sorry to see. However, I do believe he is happy and can join up with loved ones that passed before him. I have many many memories of John that span thru the years. He will be missed.
Tammy Rambo
April 28, 2011
May God bless his family and comfort them during this time!
I had the opportunity to work with John at Weyerhaeuser and I can always remember John's laid back disposition. So layed back that he would take responsibility for something he did not do.
I will share a story with you when John first started reporting to me.
I was reviewing an old issue in regards to a mistake that was made on a Bill of Lading and noticed that John had signed off on the quavar as making the mistake. Upon further review it was found that John was not the one that made the mistake and when I told him he smiled and said, oh good you can take my name off of that quavar. I asked him why he had originally signed the quavar and he said, I don't remember, but I think I was told it was me. The lesson in life that I learned from John is to take one day at a time, if it's not going to make a difference in five years let it go and relax a little more.
Cindy Jackson
April 27, 2011
I miss you so much, I treasure the time we had together. I love you forever, you are my hero. I know you are happier now.
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