08/18/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Eileen Casey Sparkman
Eileen Casey Sparkman
(10 June 1949 - 16 Aug 2011)
Ferguson High School Class of 1968
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08/18/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Eileen Casey Sparkman
Eileen Casey Sparkman Ferguson High School Class of 1968 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
I was shocked and
saddened this morning to read of the passing of
Eileen Casey Sparkman, Ferguson High School Class of 1968.
Widow of
Steve Sparkman,
Class of 1963
(01 Feb 1944 - 04 Feb 1999),
Eileen was an active participant of the NNHS
Class of 1963 reunions
and maintained many friendships with Steve's
classmates.
She passed away on the Outer Banks of North Carolina during her sleep on
Tuesday morning, August 16, 2011 at the age of 62. I only met her twice,
in 2003 and 2008, but was struck by her friendly and vivacious personality.
From the Daily Press - 08/18/11:
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NEWPORT NEWS -
Eileen Casey Sparkman, 62, passed away during a peaceful sleep on the Outer
Banks of North Carolina on the morning of Aug. 16, 2011. |
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Eileen is survived by her oldest brother, Arthur Shawn Casey and wife
Judy; a sister, Colleen Casey Monk and husband Nick; and youngest
brother, Patrick Timothy Casey and wife Susan. Her legacy will live on
through her children; son, Stephen Payne Sparkman II and his wife, Anne
Wimbrow Sparkman of Poquoson; daughter, Dr. Stacey Sparkman Hall and
husband, James Michael Hall of Williamsburg.
Published in the Daily Press from August 18 to August 19, 2011. |
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August 18, 2011
To all of Eileen's family!
Rob and I are so sorry for this sudden loss. Eileen was a wonderful
caring person, we loved her and will miss her always smiling face. Our
sympathy to all.
~ LaVerne Mitchell, Newport News, Virginia August 18, 2011 
To the entire family of Eileen, I am so sorry for your loss. I had the
privilege of knowing Eileen for only a short while but in that short
while I was fortunate to receive her kindness. August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with Eileen's family. Eileen was so
much fun to be around. Now she is able to join Steve in heaven. May
your hearts be filled with great memories of them both. ~ Judy and Frank Gibson, Williamsburg, Virginia August 18, 2011
To
Eileen's Family ~ I am so sorry to hear of Eileen's
passing. She was always so fun to talk with and
socialize with. I know your family will deeply miss
her, as we all will! You are in my prayers.
August 18, 2011
I am so
very sorry to hear the news of Mrs. Sparkman. I just
loved and admired her so much! Growing up, she was
always so good to me and SO MUCH fun to be with. She
had all the parents & kids laughing. It is just a
shame to loose another great member of the Sea
Turkeys.
I was blessed that I was able to visit and hug your mother back in March at my Mom's memorial. She was a very special woman and will be missed greatly! My thoughts are with you, Stephen & Stacey, the Monks, and all the family members. August 18, 2011
Stacey:
Paul and I are so sorry to hear of your family's
loss. I'll always remember Eileen as being full of
life and love for her friends and family. I am
grateful that she was the Mistress of Ceremonies for
our wedding 21 years ago! She made everything fun.
May the peace of God be with you during these
difficult days.
August 18, 2011 Mike, Stacey, and family, My heart goes out to you today and in the days ahead. I will be keeping you all in my prayers. May your memories bring you comfort. ~ Bettie Goins-Rankin, Toano, Virginia August 18, 2011 Heather and John
DeVries are so very sorry to hear about Eileen. She and Steve were
one of the best parts of our extended family. Please express our
deepest sympathy to Stacey and Steve, August 18, 2011 Stacey, August 18, 2011
Colleen and family, August 18, 2011
CASEY/SPARKMAN FAMILY, I
WAS SAD TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF EILEEN, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
AND YOUR FAMILY. August 18, 2011
I always
called Eileen "Sparky". She was so pleasant and
happy every time I had the pleasure of spending time
with her. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and
prayers.
August 18, 2011
My
thoughts and prayers are with you during this very
difficult time.
August 18, 2011
With
deepest condolences to the Casey and Sparkman
families on the loss of Miss Eileen who I remember
admiring as a lower classman at Ferguson HS. I
vividly remember her friendly spirit. May you all be
comforted by loving memories from afar.
August 18, 2011
EILEEN...
will be missed... my sympathies and prayers to her
family and friends...had the pleasure of being her
friend for a very short time and enjoyed a few rock
and roll dances with her...
August 18, 2011
I am so
sorry to hear about the passing of Eileen. For the
past several Ferguson High School reunions (class of
'68), I had the pleasure of having several very
interesting conversations with her, while at the
reunions. I will certainly miss her at the next
reunion.
August 18, 2011
Art: August 18, 2011
August 19, 2011
Casey, Monk, Sparkman
families - So sorry to hear about Eileen. I know you all will miss
her. I know you have great memories to keep Eileen with you and
share with the younger generation of Caseys. ~ Pam (Curran) Todd August 19, 2011
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Our sincerest sympathies are extended to Eileen's family and friends at this difficult time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Carol Buckley
Harty
7020 Lure Court
Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309
915-780-3048
O Sacred Head Now
Wounded
Text: Anonymous;
trans. by Paul Gerhardt and James W. Alexander
Music: Hans L. Hassler, 1564-1612; harm. by J.S. Bach, 1685-1750
1. O sacred Head, now wounded,
with grief and shame weighed down,
now scornfully surrounded
with thorns, thine only crown:
how pale thou art with anguish,
with sore abuse and scorn!
How does that visage languish
which once was bright as morn!
2. What thou, my Lord, has suffered
was all for sinners' gain;
mine, mine was the transgression,
but thine the deadly pain.
Lo, here I fall, my Savior!
'Tis I deserve thy place;
look on me with thy favor,
vouchsafe to me thy grace.
3. What language shall I borrow
to thank thee, dearest friend,
for this thy dying sorrow,
thy pity without end?
O make me thine forever;
and should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never
outlive my love for thee.
"O Sacred Head" midi courtesy of http://romaaeterna.web.infoseek.co.jp/basil/sb038.html - 04/08/06
"O Sacred Head" lyrics courtesy of http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh286.sht - 04/08/06
Image of Charles
Bosseron Chambers' Painting, "The Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ", courtesy
of
http://www.restoredtraditions.com/Sacred_heart_Jesus_Christ_CBChambers.aspx
- 03/11/09
Image of Zabateri's Painting, "The Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ", courtesy
of
http://www.restoredtraditions.com/Sacred_Heart_Jesus_Christ_Catholic_art_print_Zabateri.aspx
- 03/11/09
Ferguson High School's Anchor clip art courtesy of
Steve Silsby
(Ferguson HS - '72) of NC
- 12/14/05
Thanks, Steve!
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04