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Michael Wayne Sparger

1951 - 2015

BORN

1951

DIED

2015

Michael Sparger Obituary

Name: Memorial Gathering for Michael Wayne Sparger
Start: 2015-03-29T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-03-29T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Unity Church

Michael Wayne Sparger, 64, of Fort Worth passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, March 20, 2015. Service: Though a quiet man, who didn't like a lot of attention, a gathering is being held 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Unity Church, Fort Worth. The family will be collecting teddy bears at that time, to be donated in his honor. He loved and was loved. Michael was born on an army base in Japan on Jan. 27, 1951. The youngest of four siblings, whatever trouble he got into growing up was generally the work of his two older brothers. He enjoyed good music, the outdoors, a good western, cooking, collecting bears, loving his family and experiencing life. He retired in January from his job of 28 years with the TWC, where he was held in high regard. He enjoyed travel and had many plans, denied by health complications. He is remembered by his wife, Karla Sparger; daughter, Ame North; brother and sister-in-law, Jesse and Barbara Sparger; and numerous friends and family.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 22, 2015.

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Wayne Rich

March 18, 2019

Mike and I met at Fort Sill, OK. We were in the Army and worked in the same office, we had the name "Wayne" in common. He and I roomed together for awhile, I had a whole empty house and Mike wanted out of the barracks. We stayed friends even after I went back to Korea for an extended assignment. We eventually lost touch. He was a good friend to me. Too soon brother, too soon. R.I.P.!

March 20, 2018

Karla, I am sincerely sorry for your loss of your Michael. He may have mentioned me to you as Michael and I were best friends in the Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma back in the early 70's. Mike and I tried to keep in touch over the years, but me being an ex-pat in South Korea with no family ties in the states, made it difficult at best. I'm sorry, I did not send a message earlier, but I was just made aware of Michael's passing. Again, please accept my sincere condolences for your formidable loss. Mike Connors
[email protected]

March 29, 2015

Love you Mike!

Pat Dorraj

March 28, 2015

Blessings on Michael's journey beyond and love to Karla and all who are missing him.

Daurice Ring

March 25, 2015

I know Michael thru his wife, daughter, and by the meals he prepared and sent for the Unity Sew-n-Sews when we were on retreat (delicious every time!). He was a stand up guy who liked to take care of but not smother his family. He and Karla had such fun and enjoyed whatever they did together whether it was a weekend garage sale or a carefully planned out of town trip. He is the only man I know of who was ALWAYS ready for a trip to Disney World.
He loved and was well loved
and will be missed

Pam B

March 24, 2015

Mike, acted just like his picture, always had a big smile on his face. He was the 'big' teddy bear. My prayers for you and your family Karla, I know he will be sorely missed, as he is missed in Fort Worth Tax.

Jeff L

March 24, 2015

I knew Mike since I started with TWC in 1987. Funny guy with subtle humor and undeniable presence. We'll miss him. I didn't know he liked bears, but it makes sense!

Burney Cain

March 24, 2015

Mike came to TWC Tax 6/1/86 and I was his supv. for years. Good man, good auditor, hard worker, smart and efficient. Moved on and up and was a good leader with a fun spirit. Sincere condolences to Mike's extended family.

Gwen Miles

March 23, 2015

My sincere condolence.

Janice Raoul

March 23, 2015

My heart is with you, Karla. I did not know Michael well, but everything I knew about him echoed your Facebook post.

Irene Burgess

March 23, 2015

Karla. So sorry for your loss. My love to you and your and Michaels family.
Irene

Lois Teeples

March 23, 2015

Micheal was a fun loving guy. always had a smile. He will be missed.

March 23, 2015

I only knew Michael for a short while, but he was a fantastic guy...Funny stories!!!

March 23, 2015

Karla,

Although I never had the opportunity to work with or know Michael, the obituary summarized his character so beautifully - what a wonderful man who will be sorely missed.

May God comfort you and yours at this difficult time.

- Debbie, TWC Tax Dept

March 23, 2015

My condolences and prayers are with the Sparger family. He was a great peer and supervisor with a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and kindness. Honored to have worked with him.

Carla Davis
TWC-TAX

Michael

March 23, 2015

I knew Mike as a fellow supervisor , we shared ideas as well as alot of laughs. Our conversations were never dull and always enjoyable. RIP my friend

March 23, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with all his family.

a bear-y special candle to light the way

haley

March 22, 2015

Karla, so sorry to hear this news of your loss - please know love is coming across the miles as your sweetheart moves to the next express of who he is.