Russell Logan Sparks

SPARKS, SMITH, NEER

Posted By: James Murphy (email)
Date: 9/5/2012 at 19:18:35

Russell Logan Sparks

Des Moines

Russell Sparks, 68, died Sunday, September 2, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born May 19, 1944 in Des Moines, son of Clyde and Velma (Smith) Sparks.

Russell retired from Dart in 2006 after 33 years of service. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.

Russell is survived by his wife, Linda Sparks of 47 years; his three children, Michelle (James) Neer of Des Moines, Russell Sparks Jr. (Christina) of Pleasant Hill, and Rick (Nicole) Sparks of Des Moines; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; his sister, Judith of Lovilla, Iowa; step-mother, MaryAnn Sparks of Des Moines and half sisters, Gail Sparks and Cindy Sparks, both of Des Moines.

The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 6, 2012, at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 7, 2012 at Pine Hill Cemetery in Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Russell.

Online condolences to HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Published in Des Moines Register from September 5 to September 7, 2012