SPARKS, Betty passed away on August 24, 2018 in Kelowna at the age of 81 years. She is survived by her daughters Debbie (Dave) MacDonald, Michelle Sparks (Scott Knutson); grandchildren Jennifer, Ryan and Greg; sister Marilyn (Henry) Galang; brother Bill (Pat) VanZandt as well as several nieces and nephews. Betty was a long time member of the Army, Navy Air Force. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am Friday August 31, 2018 at Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Betty can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4-1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9 or www.heartandstroke.ca/donate .Family interment to be held at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com for the Sparks family.