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Geraldine Sparks Obituary

GERALDINE "GERRY" SPARKS Age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2012. Gerry was born on August 19, 1920 in Hanna, Indiana. She was a resident of Riverside, California for 59 years. Gerry worked as a Library Clerk at the La Sierra Branch Library for over 30 years until her retirement in 1997. She is probably best known by La Sierra-area residents as the "little librarian on the bicycle." Gerry is survived by her son David (Penny) of Riverside and her daughter, Robin (Bill) Bourbonnais of Riverside. She is survived by her five grandchildren: Daniel, Michael, Karen, Victoria, and Emily. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Crestlawn Memorial Park, 11500 Arlington Avenue in Riverside. A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM, and a Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the charity of your choice. Please visit www.piercebroscrestlawn.com to offer condolences.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Sep. 2, 2012.

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Susie Garcia

September 4, 2012

Gerry Sparks was one of the nicest ladies I worked with at what we called the "Little La Sierra Library" and then transitioned over to the current site. May God grant you peace and have fun on your bike.

Gail Hendricks

September 4, 2012

Gerry will be missed! Not only was she a wonderful cook (she shared many treats with library staff) but she also had a fantastic sense of humor and a beautiful laugh and smile. Like many others I have several of Gerry's tried and true recipes in my box...making her corn casserole to go with dinner tonight, as a matter of fact. I wish all the best to her family at this difficult time.

Tim and Bobbi Bourbonnais

September 2, 2012

Mrs. Sparks was an extraordinarily great cook. Every recipe, made by scratch, was a delicious morsel. Our family enjoyed going to her house on the 4th of July for a few years. She would amply supply us with fresh homemade cookies and goodies. Mrs. Sparks was hospitable, generous, and energetic. My recipe box has a couple of her recipes. She was willing to share her knowledge to help younger women. Robin, you've been through so much this summer; a daughter with no regrets because of the tender mercies you lavished upon your Mom. Our hearts and prayers are with you, Bill, Danny And Michael. May God grant you healing from the inside out.

Anne Hendrickson

September 1, 2012

Dear Bourbonnais/Sparks family--I know you are sad, but what a wonderful, long life your mother experienced. She raised you well--my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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