[Rotary] Rotarians Joe and Ruth Sparks

[jkk at mcn.org]

Hi Donna, Dean and Rotarians,

I was sorry to hear about Joe's death and Ruth's medical condition. Both 
of them were very active in Rotary.  We should find some way of honoring 
them.  However, I do not agree to placing a bench in Rotary Park.  Over 
the years we have lost many members via death and have not addressed 
their contributions in a permanent way.  I suggest we create some way to 
honor all our past members who have passed on.  I think a permanent 
plaque with each member recognized with Birth and Death Dates and 
whether they were a President of the Club and/or a special recognition, 
such as for Joe, He Founded the Mendocino Rotary Interact Club. That 
plaque could be placed in Rotary Park. We should not rush into 
recognizing our members who have passed on.  Let's discuss this at both 
an upcoming Board and Club meeting.

Jerry





On 2022-11-27 6:15 pm, Donna Schuler via Rotary wrote:
> Dear Dean,
and declining health. They have been a delight for everyone in our
> club to know, treasured friends, and members of our community. We will
> always remember Joe's funny stories of leading Interact, and how he
> baked brownies and goodies for the students. Joe and Ruth have been
> inspirational. I am for the idea of the benches, and if you have time
> to make more, Chris will donate the Redwood lumber. If you do not have
> time to make them, I am in favor of getting the type of benches that
> the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens has. Thank you Dean.
> 
> Donna
> 
> On Sun, Nov 27, 2022 at 4:44 PM Jeffry Stubbs via Rotary
> <rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
> 
>> Sure, good idea.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Nov 27, 2022, at 3:20 PM, Alarcon Ins <alarconins at mcn.org>
>>> wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> Or their kids?
>>> 
>>> Ray Alarcon
>>> Alarcon Ins Agency
>>> PO Box 2539
>>> Mendocino, CA 95460
>>> 707-937-5050
>>> CA Lic#0B68172
>>> 
>>> -------- Original message --------
>>> From: Jeffry Stubbs via Rotary <rotary at lists.mcn.org>
>>> Date: 11/27/22 4:27 AM (GMT-08:00)
>>> To: jkk at mcn.org
>>> Cc: John Cottle via Rotary <rotary at lists.mcn.org>, Judy Martin
>>> <director at mendocinohumane.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Rotary] Rotarians Joe and Ruth Sparks
>>> 
>>> I like Annie’s idea of a memorial bench. But perhaps someone
>>> could ask Ruth.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Nov 26, 2022, at 9:05 PM, Jerry Karabensh via Rotary
>>> <rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> They were both devoted to Rotary.  They have a stone in
>>> Rotary Park, but
>>>> we could donate a Memorial Stone for them.  What are your
>>> thoughts?
>>>> 
>>>> Jerry
>>>> 
>>>>> On 201-26 8:53 pm, Gloria Liner via Rotary wrote:
>>>>> Very sad news indeedI am so sorry, Dean. I know this was hard
>>> to
>>>>> share. Both Joe and Ruth Sparked so much of what we do as
>>> Rotarians.
>>>>> Ruth really did a great deal across a wide range of
>>> organizations. Joe
>>>>> was always solidly there as our club for decades.I am hoping
>>> our clubs
>>>>> can place a bench at the appropri What are yor thoughts.ate
>>> time in
>>>>> their memory.
>>>>> May their memories be a blessing.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sadly,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Annie
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Annie Liner
>>>>> glorialiner at me.com
>>>>> 707-684-6644 cell/text
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Nov 26, 2022, at 6:28 PM, Dean Watson via Rotary
>>>>>> <rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Dear Rotarians and friends,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I received news this afternoon that Mendocino Rotarian Joe
>>> Sparks
>>>>>> passed away this morning.  His daughter and granddaughter were
>>> with
>>>>>> him at the time of his peaceful passing.   Joe was devoted
>>> member of
>>>>>> the Mendocino Rotary Club and the ideals of Rotary.  He was
>>> the force
>>>>>> behind the founding of our Mendocino High School Interact
>>> Club.  Above
>>>>>> all, a gracious gentleman and friend to us all.   I also had
>>> the
>>>>>> privilege of having Joe as my neighbor, sponsor and treasured
>>> friend.
>>>>>> Unfortunately, Joe’s wife Ruth Sparks, a member of the Fort
>>> Bragg
>>>>>> Rotary Club, as well as many other community groups, is also
>>> in the
>>>>>> hospital and is now receiving comfort care.  According to a
>>> family
>>>>>> member, she is not expected to leave the hospital.    Both
>>> Ruth and
>>>>>> Joe have participated and given so much to our community in
>>> various
>>>>>> ways.   They are already missed.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Dean Watson
>>>>>> Mendocino Rotary
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