[Rotary] Rotarians Joe and Ruth Sparks

Gloria Liner glorialiner at me.com
Mon Nov 28 20:35:46 PST 2022 

That was not what I suggested. 
I suggested that memorial stones in the future be set near a memorial bench or two . And these names could go around a memorial bench area. Do as you want. 

Annie 
 


Annie Liner
glorialiner at me.com
707-684-6644 cell/text


> On Nov 28, 2022, at 7:56 PM, Jerry Karabensh via Rotary <rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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