Jackie (Van Horn) Sparks
July 03, 2013
Jackie Sparks, 63, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born November 2, 1949 to Clarence and Phyllis Van Horn in Des Moines.
Jackie was a very crafty person who enjoyed making scrapbooks and other things for her family. She also enjoyed going to the casino in Tama and going out to dinner with her sister. Her greatest joy came from the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jackie is survived by her children, Toni (Howard Wood) Siders, Mike (Romy) Siders, Clayton (Jackie) Van Horn, and Tina (Donald) Oviatt; grandchildren, Brian, Beth, Timmy, Shane, Ashley, and Zach; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph (Brandi) Van Horn and Jeffrey (Janet) Van Horn; sister, Jeannie Beebe; loving dog, Nick; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. Family will greet friends 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions will be received by the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Laura Van Horn
07/07/2013
You will be truly missed I have so many memories of you and all our vacations together when we were so young at Camp LaRue in Minnesota with you and Jeannie and my Mom and Dad--you will be truly missed --may the Lord comfort your whole family--Love you- your cousin -Laura
Mick, Lavona & Todd Webb
07/06/2013
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Van Horn family from former Norwoodville neighbors. When you lose someone you love their memory becomes a treasure...hold onto that memory.
terri harkert
07/05/2013
I am sorry for your loss of a love one, my condolences to all the family. She will always be in your hearts.
Mike Siders
07/05/2013
I love you so much. You are already missed so much.
Beth Siders
07/05/2013
I love you grandma so much.
shane siders
07/04/2013
I love you grandma and ill miss u very much
Deb and Kurt Keller
07/04/2013
I hate to see her go but I know we will see each other again. I am so very sorry for your loss. She will always be with you in your hearts and memories. I love you all.