Michael William Sproat

Missing you so much today, Dad. Thinking about talks around jokes, food, books, sports, and even politics. You're a loved member of our family who still touches us every day, and I cannot wait to see you again.

It has taken me two weeks to be able to write this post and share how deeply we loved our stepfather, Mike Sproat. For 22 years, Mike blessed our family with his presence, entering our lives when I was 34 and bringing with him a love for my mother, Valerie, that was pure, deep, and immediately evident to all who knew them. Mike wasn't just my mother's husband - he became our 'Pops,' enriching our lives with warmth, wisdom, and wonderful stories. He shared tales of his childhood on the...