Search by Name

Search by Name

Karen Marie Sparks

1949 - 2022

Karen Marie Sparks obituary, 1949-2022, Tucson, AZ

BORN

1949

DIED

2022

Karen Sparks Obituary

Karen "Mimi" Sparks was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister, & friend. She left this world Nov. 28, 2022, at the age of 73. Karen was born to Fred and Helen Morgan on March 9, 1949 in Ann Arbor, MI. After graduating with her Bachelor's in Nursing from the University of Michigan, she moved to Tucson to begin her career. She had two children: Jennifer Hoefle-Olson and Scott Hoefle. In 1997 she married Raymond Sparks and expanded her family to include two more daughters: Kim Sparks and Angie McGreevy. She deeply loved her family, especially her 10 grandchildren. Mimi was a silly and fun person who loved to laugh and healed those around her with her contagious humor--she started many friendships with a great big laugh. She had a beautiful career as a nurse, Vice President of Hospice Family Care, Shiatsu practitioner, and business owner, but her favorite job of all was being our Mimi. A celebration of life is scheduled for 10:30am on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church at 4625 E. River Road. In lieu of flowers, please donate or volunteer in your community to honor her life of service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 4, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Karen Sparks

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Karen Sparks's name

Memorial Events
for Karen Sparks

Dec

10

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church

4625 E. River Road, AZ

How to support Karen's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Karen Sparks's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more