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Edwin Sparhawk Obituary
Ed was born May 22, 1920, in Akron, son of Ira H. and Anna L. (Schlegel) Sparhawk. He served in the Army in World War II as a medical corpsman with the 619th clearing house in Europe, was a meat cutter at Armour Meat Packing, then worked for Goodyear and retired with 36 years service. He studied commercial art at Cooper School of Art in Cleveland and developed a lifelong avocation as a sign painter. He also painted scenery for productions at Goodyear Theater for many years.
Ed was a gentle man who loved woodworking, clock making, classical music, travel, and spending time with many friends throughout the years. Ed was an active member of the Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church, where he served in many positions including deacon and elder. He was devoted to his family and will be missed as the man who knew how to fix everything and could help with whatever problems life brought.
Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Eleanore (Hafer), and brothers, Jack and Alan. He leaves, to grieve, son, Robert (Sharon) Sparhawk, and daughter, Nancy (Wilbur) Brown. He is also survived by grandchildren, Tim (Judy) Sparhawk, Jeff (Shelley) Sparhawk, Doug Brown, Elaine (Matt) Bourret, Katie (Sean) Holley, and Drew (Kelli) Brownm and great-grandchildren, Selena, Hannah, Ian, and Zoe Brown, Aubrey, Lily, Gigi, and Wesley Bourret, and Noah and Wyatt Holley.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, at Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church, 1430 Goodyear Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44305, with Rev. J. Christy Ramsey officiating. Interment will be at Tallmadge Cemetery. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005 at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave. (on the Historic Tallmadge Circle), and one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. 330-633-3350
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Lynda/Larry Dobbins
October 21, 2005
We just returned home from a trip and learned of your loss. You are in our prayers. May God's Peace and blessings be with you now and always.
Ellen Goggins
October 19, 2005
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gregge,Malcolm, Pamela Brown
October 19, 2005
To the Sparhawk Family we send our condolences to your loss of your dad. The "Mayor of the Street" will be missed. He was the first person to welcome us into our new home in the neighborhood. He walked up to me and shook my hand and we were friends ever since. He gave me advice, the entire history on my house, and anything else I needed. His body is gone but not his spirit. We all have lost someone with his passing. Mr. Sparhawk will always be remembered.
Gregge,Malcolm, Pamela Brown
October 19, 2005
To the Sparhawk Family we send our condolences to your loss of your dad. The "Mayor of the Street" will be missed. He was the first person to welcome us into our new home in the neighborhood. He walked up to me and shook my hand and we were friends ever since. He gave me advice, the entire history on my house, and anything else I needed to borrow. We sat for hours and talked about the history of Akron and the neighborhood. He was a good man. We all have lost a love one with his passing. He will be greatly missed.
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JOHN NICHOLAS
October 18, 2005
Bob, Having also lost a parent to cancer when my mother passed away, I know the suffering the family goes through. Your dad was a neat guy and he was a neighborhood fixture from the day we moved in. You have my deepest sympathy. I hope you and Sharon and the boys are doing well otherwise. I'll say a quick one for your Dad. John Nicholas Las Vegas NV.
Rick Buchanan
October 18, 2005
We will forever keep you in our prayers. Sincerely, The Buchanan Family.
Johnny Nicholas
October 18, 2005
Bob, Sharon, Tim and Jeff and the whole Sparhwak family- Our deepest regrets and sympathy. As someone who had the privilege of growing up on the Sparhawk property and knowing Grandpa Sparhawk I share your sorrow. God Bless.
Johnny, Sue and Erika Nicholas
Michael Fleshman
October 18, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a nice person who I knew all my life.
Mary Gulledge
October 18, 2005
Bob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Your dad was a pillar of our church. He was loved dearly and will be sorely missed.
May Your precious memories of your father, the prayers and support of those around you, and God's love console and comfort you.
With deepest sympathy, love and prayers
Rick,Mary and Adam "Calvin" Gulledge
Lynn Brown
October 18, 2005
To Mr. Robert Sparhawk and the family of Mr. Edwin Sparhawk ~ Although we never knew your father, we are certain that we feel the influence of the abiding deep impression he made in your life, because you are the kindest and most encouraging teacher our children ever had in their school career. Every student remembers the things you taught them at Seiberling - things beyond the art table - and this is surely a reflection of what you learned from your father! He must have been a wonderful man, and we extend our most sincere sympathies to you and the family upon his passing. May the sadness filling your hearts today be lifted, in time, by the joy of a lifetime of excellent memories. God bless~ Joe and Lynn Brown and children... Joanna, Nathan, Petar and Samuel
Fran Spicer/Johnson
October 17, 2005
Sparky & family
My deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Sounds like he lived a full life. Hope you all are doing well.
Glenn Munson
October 17, 2005
With deepest sympathy and sadness, may God be with you all.
The Staff of Donovan Funeral Home
October 17, 2005
We appreciate you trusting us with the care of your loved one at this difficult time.
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