Joann Cloud Sparks
January 09, 2015
JoAnn Cloud Sparks, 82, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015. She was born to Jacob and Gertrude Cloud on December 12, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa.
JoAnn was married to Henry Harold Sparks for 55 years before his passing. JoAnn and Henry raised 3 children, Kate Cloudsparks, Nan (Sparks) Dunlap and Edward Sparks. She had eight grandchildren, Paige (Dunlap) Southwick (David), Rebekah Dunlap, Daniel Dunlap (Molly), Jennifer, Shane, Kane, Cale and Gene Sparks. She had four great-grandchildren, Skyla and Jesse Southwick, Journey Dunlap and Stella Dunlap. Two surviving sisters, June Corder and Janelle Emerling and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to her nephew, Rex Gwinn, for his loving support.
JoAnn worked at Drake University for 30 years in the Athletic Department. After retiring she volunteered at Iowa Lutheran Hospital and the Des Moines North Side Library for 15 years. She has been a lifelong member of Highland Park Presbyterian Church.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2014 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave in Des Moines. Funeral services will take place at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14th at the funeral home followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials to Animal Rescue League and the North Side Branch Library for large print books.
On-line condolences to
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Joel and Marty Swigart
01/15/2015
Our deepest condolences. We had only met Joann a few times but she was a very sweet lady. I'm sure you have many fond memories.
Luann Anderson Rowat
01/14/2015
Eddie and Family:
I remember your family from the neighborhood growing up living next door to the Abrahamson's. Then re-connecting with your mom while working at North Side Library in the last couple of years was a surprise and great joy! On behalf of my parents Hubert and Rose, and myself, we are truly sorry for your loss. God Bless.
June McDonald
01/13/2015
To Kate,
My deepest sympathy to you in
the loss of your Mother. May many happy memories fill your
heart.
from a friend from HP Garden Club
.
Cathy Rosenthal
01/13/2015
I was a volunteer at the North Side Library with JoAnn. She always had that big smile and loved to do everything she could to make the library a better place. She was a beautiful person and will be missed by all.
Tina Brooks
01/12/2015
As a clerk at the North Side Library, it was my pleasure to get know Joann. Joann had a feisty nature and a big heart and she will be missed. I am sorry for your loss Sparks family.