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Iona Sparling Obituary

Iona passed away peacefully on January 20, 2015 at age of 88. Predeceased by her husband Paul & son George Anderson. Iona is survived by her 9 children: Donald Anderson, Lorraine Daignault, Frank Sparling (Wendy), Carol Zwikirsch-Carlson (Peter), Heather Quinney, Christine Sparling, Bob Sparling, Gail Greff & Sylvan Burnside (Gary). 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great-grandson as well as extended family. Mom's greatest loves were her family, her gardens & all things great and small. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to BCSPCA.

Internment Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Hatley Memorial Gardens, 2050 Sooke Rd. Colwood at 10:30 am. Celebration of life tea to follow at 1:30 pm Holy Trinity Church Hall, 1319 Mills Rd. North Saanich BC.
Published by The Times Colonist from Feb. 3 to Feb. 5, 2015.

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Marria Gauley

January 28, 2019

I will never forget sitting by the woodstove with Iona sharing stories and cookies. Never forgotten.

Alice Primrose

January 28, 2019

I think of you always Ma....it is no accident this Legacy email came to me on Christines 60th birthday. You are still here. Always in my heart. I love you Ma

Chris (from Beacon)

August 13, 2015

Drove past Downey yesterday and was reminded of lovely Iona, a kind and gentle soul who loved all, especially all the creatures of the world.God Bless. I know you will be surrounded by nature in your new home :)

Marria Gauley

February 11, 2015

Dearest Heather & Family,
Iona was, among other wonderful things, a force to be reckoned with. I remember visiting her and Paul at their farm, a place of wonder, and listening to stories by the woodstove as we munched goodies I'd baked. I'll cherish my memories and remember her always.

Dan Hartshorne

February 7, 2015

Thinking of all of you in your time of loss

Aluce Primrose

February 7, 2015

A candle for my Ma....who always lit up my life!

Ray Bowcott

February 5, 2015

To the family. Iona,s passing ends. another link to the past

February 4, 2015

Gail and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I had the wonderful privliage of meeting Iona within the last few months. She was such a lovely lady.

Thoughts and condolences to you all,
Erica Musfelt

February 4, 2015

Frank and Wendy:
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Hugs Wayne and Gwen Coleman

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