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SPARKS Donald Paul Donald Paul Sparks, 58, of Maumee, OH, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009. He was born February 2, 1951, in Toledo, to Donald Ray and Mary Jane (Dickson) Sparks. Don was a loving husband, father, son, brother and mentor. He was an incredibly Godly man that went out of his way for others. Don loved to travel the world. He loved to learn and had a vibrant mind. Don was always happy to teach anyone who was willing to learn. Don is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Jennie Marguerite (Royal) Sparks, whom he married June 26, 1971; mother, Mary Jane Sparks; children, Paul Sparks, Laura (Craig) Soncrant and Jonathan (Jessica) Sparks; sister, Jane (William) Barber; brother, Dean (Barbara) Sparks; several nieces and nephews and his four-legged golden girls, Megan, Sadie and Kate. Don had many special friends in his life that he thought of as his family. Family and friends may visit Thursday 2-8 p.m. in the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of the Cross, 1806 Cass Road, Toledo, OH 43614. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, friends and family consider a donation to the Donald P. Sparks Educational Fund; c/o Toledo Community Foundation; 300 Madison Avenue, Suite 1300; Toledo, OH 43604. This fund will provide college students with the opportunity to excel in the science, technology, engineering and mathematic fields at The University of Toledo. www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Blade from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2009.

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Michelle Leow Klinger

September 2, 2009

Dear Sparks Family,

Our hearts go out to you. Don will always be remembered as a wonderful, kind and wise man. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Love and Prayers.

mark brill

August 24, 2009

Dear Jennie & Paul & family,

wow...i just now heard about Don passing away. If i would have known, i certainly would have made every effort to attend his funeral. What a wonderful man and a kind soul he was.
Always friendly and cheerful and always willing to help out in anyway he could. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to the whole Sparks family.

Mark Brill Boy Scout Troop 199

Marilyn Kurtz

August 16, 2009

To The Sparks Family,
Deb Bradish informed me of Don's passing and my heart goes out to all of you. Mary Jane, I know how heart broken you must be. Having one of our children pass on before us just doesn't seem right but someday we will understand all of these mysteries. For now, my prayer is that God will comfort and sustain you all.

Tricia Manner

August 13, 2009

May God wrap Don in his arms and give him peace and happiness as he always tried to bring that to all of us. We will miss you Mr. Don and are so much better for having known you. We wish peace and comfort for the Sparks family.
-Tricia, Jason, Gracie and Abbey Manner

James Brown

August 13, 2009

To The Sparks Family:
Praying that the understanding sympathy of those who care will be a comfort to you now, and that the Lord's promise will bring you hope and reassurance in the days to come. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy & Udo Kuehn

August 13, 2009

Jennie

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Meijer Photo Lab

August 12, 2009

we will miss Mr. Sparks. He always had a smile on his face when he came in to print his photos and posters. Our thoughts and prayers our with you. The Meijer Photo Lab Team Members

Joe & Sue Meyers

August 12, 2009

Jennie
We were so sorry to read of Don's passing. I always thought of him as my mentor and he held a special place in my heart. He was a great boss and treated everyone with such dignity and kindness. He will be truly missed

August 12, 2009

May Don's love continue to shine in all your hearts.
Heartfelt condolences, The Christopher Bork Family

Diana, Steve, Stephanie & Lexie Schaefer

August 12, 2009

Sparks Family,

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Don Saturday. He was a wonderful, caring and kind man to all. Our hearts and prays are with you all.

August 12, 2009

Dear Jennie,
What a shock to come upon Don's obit. Please know my prayers are with you and all your lovely family.
Chardell Russell

August 12, 2009

Dear family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time of Donnie's passing. What a blessed hope we have in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, knowing that we will all be able to rejoice around the throne of God together again in that day! Larry and Susan Bortel (Johnson City, TN)

Elaine, Jim & Brian Fuller

August 12, 2009

Dearest Jennie,
We are so extremely sorry to read of the passing of Don. What a friend he was to so many. A difficult time indeed. But lets celebrate the gifts he has left behind; the memories treasured and the love he shared with those so dear. Our hearts are with you all.
In His love,

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