John Anthony Spenk

and was preceded in death by his father, Frank Anthony Spenk. John is survived by his wife, Donna;

his sons, Eric and Todd; his stepson, Justin and three grandchildren; his mother, Shirlie Hoover; his

siblings, Karen, Frank, Sandra, and Mark; his niece, Kristin and nephews, Jake, Ryan, and Michael.

John lived most of his childhood in the Chicago, IL area. He attended the Lake Park High School in Roselle,

IL and graduated from Elmhurst College in Elmhurst,IL with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

After leaving Illinois, John made his home in the Plano, TX area for over 30 years. John had a very dedicated work ethic;

one that carried him throughout his career in the property and workers’ compensation insurance industry. John was adored

and treasured by his wife and family. John and Donna were only married for 7 short years, but during that time, they traveled extensively and obtained a lifetime of beautiful memories. He was truly the most amazing husband to Donna. She will forever be grateful for the very short time they had together. John was a remarkably humble and intelligent man who lived his life with integrity; suffered through the surgeries, chemotherapy and cancer with dignity; and made certain that all of his affairs were in order before his death. John put the needs of others ahead of his own; a quality that became very apparent during his illness.

The family wishes to thank the many friends and family members who came to say goodbye to John towards the end

of his life journey. It is a statement to the man and lifelong friend that John was to others; that people would travel so far, only to spend a few minutes with him, just to say goodbye. The family also wishes to thank Faith Presbyterian Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 8, 3:00 p.m. at Ted Dickey West Funeral

Home, 7990 George Bush Turnpike, Dallas, Texas, 75252. Phone: 972-407-6070

In lieu of flowers, please offer a donation to one of the following charities in John's memory:

American Red Cross:

https://www.redcross.org/donate/index.jsp?donateStep=2&scode=RSG00000E017&itemId=prod10001&subcode=grantdonations&gclid=CISXy-3PgrgCFVIV7AodwRUApw

Catholic Charities of Dallas:

http://www.catholiccharitiesdallas.org/Donate

The Innocence Project:

https://secure.innocenceproject.org/donate