Eileen Violet Hendrikje Sparks (Vi) of Swift Current, SK passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024 at the age of 77 surrounded by her family at the Cypress Regional Hospital.
Vi was born on July 9, 1947 in Birch Hills, SK to Shorty & Rikki Griffin and as the years passed became the loving big sister to seven siblings. It was a large, loud boisterous household and her siblings share many stories of their youth.
Vi was married briefly and had 2 girls, before meeting her spouse of 20 years Jack Sparks. They were blessed with 3 boys, and as Jack was previously married as well a blended household of children became her world. Jack passed away in 1989. Vi later met and enjoyed the last 25 years with her partner Lew Schafer.
Vi and Lew enjoyed travelling, spending time with family and friends, creating art projects and doing crafts together and supporting each other through life changes and in the last few years her medical journey.
Vi is survived by her partner Lewis Schafer, her children Rita (Mike) Mutlow, Roberta (Steve) Wiskar, John (Sheila) Sparks, Bryce (Gris) Sparks and Sean (Hilary) Sparks. Her grandchildren Scott & Carli Mutlow; Brett, Cher and Shawn Wiskar; Jennifer, Travis & Shalynn Sparks; Kyle, Dylan, Elena & Kaiden Sparks; Seth, Slade & Ellis Sparks along with her grandchildrens spouses/partners, numerous step children, grandchildren, great grandchildren & great great grandchildren. Her siblings Herman, Bill, Tina, Walter along with their extended families and numerous nieces, nephews, sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date with Pastor Kevin Snyder of East Side Church of God officiating. Funeral services entrusted to Warrens Funeral Home.
Donations in Vi’s memory can be directed to the Dr. Noble Irwin Health Foundation or the Swift Current SPCA.
"Just 'cause I'm leaving, it don't mean that
I won't be right by your side
When you need me and you can't see me
In the middle of the night
Just close your eyes and say a prayer
Its okay, I know you're scared when I'm not here
But I'll always be right there
Even though I'm leaving, I ain't going nowhere"
“Even though Im Leaving” by Luke Combs
Arrangements entrusted to Warren’s Funeral Home. For further information please call 1-306-773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606, or visit the website www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members on the tribute wall