Doris Sparland

Dorie, age 86, died Monday, April 13, 2009 under the heartfelt care of The Taylor Hospice House. She was born January 1, 1923 to Ralph and Alice McCullough at their home in Des Moines.
Some of Dorie’s greatest joys were her family, friendships, gardening and past years golfing. Her sweetness was contagious and will be missed by many, especially her co-workers of these past eight years at Willis Auto Campus.
Dorie is survived by daughter, Stacia Lundberg; sons, Kent (DeLane), Kirk and Blake (Carol) Sparland; grandsons, Matt and Brian (Joy) Sparland, Adam Lundberg; granddaughter, Lisa Sparland; great granddaughter, Anna Lundberg; sisters-in-law, Dorothy McCullough and Dorothy Sparland; nine nieces and nephews and extended family. Dorie was preceded in death by her husband, Dale W. Sparland and her brother, Harold McCullough.
Her family will receive friends from 5 to 8pm, Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Graveside Service will be 11 am, Friday, April 17, 2009 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Iowa Health Hospice Taylor House in loving memory of Dorie.
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