[Rotary] Rotarians Joe and Ruth Sparks

Mon Nov 28 19:55:51 PST 2022

Ray, et al,

You have to be dead to get on the list.  We don't need that many 
benches.  Of the 49 Rotary Stones, I counted 19 Stones that are for 
Mendocino Rotarians that are no longer alive.  There are some that I 
know I missed.

Jerry

On 2022-11-28 3:02 pm, Alarcon Ins wrote:
> I am in agreement with Jerry.
> 
> It would be very hard if not impossible to put in a bench for every
> "outstanding" Rotarian that is or has been a member of our Club.
> Just coming up with the criteria would be almost impossible not to
> mention we have a finite amount of space available (I personally think
> we are almost there.) for any more benches, tables, etc.
> 
> Ray Alarcon
> Alarcon Ins Agency
> PO Box 2539
> Mendocino, CA 95460
> 707-937-5050
> CA Lic#0B68172
> 
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Jerry Karabensh via Rotary <rotary at lists.mcn.org>
> Date: 11/28/22 2:14 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: Donna Schuler <schuler.donna at gmail.com>
> Cc: John Cottle via Rotary <rotary at lists.mcn.org>, Judy Martin
> <director at mendocinohumane.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rotary] Rotarians Joe and Ruth Sparks
> 
> 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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