Tratina Sparks Obituary
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Tratina moved from La Grande to Salem when she was nine years old. She attended South Salem High School, graduating in 1969. She married her high school sweetheart on July 15th,1972, and they raised two children together. This last July they celebrated their 50th anniversary. In 2016 she retired from Saif Corporation after 22 years of employment.
Tratina enjoyed crafting, shopping, decorating, working in her yard, watching Hallmark movies, and most of all spending time with her grandson. She had a soft spot for animals, especially her dog Sammie. Her favorite place to be was at the Oregon Dunes, riding quads and side by sides, and having fun with her family and friends.
Tratina was known for her bubbly personality, quick wit, and loving nature. She loved her family more than anything and was loved dearly in return.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Aglah Meredith, and brother Timothy. She is survived by her husband, Gregg, daughter Holly Noble (Brian), son Scott Sparks (Anna), and grandson Connor Noble.
In honor of her memory, a graveside service will be held at city View Cemetery in Salem, Oregon on Friday, September 30th, 2022 at 2:30 PM.
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Brent and Kathy Kibby
October 31, 2022
Gregg...we are so sorry to hear this. We had no idea that she had passed and wish we could have offered condolences earlier. She loved and was loved in return. So very sorry. Brent and Kathy Kibby
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