Janet Sparks

Janet Sparks March 3, 1932 – April 14, 2013 Janet Sparks of Grand Junction, CO, passed away at Eagle Ridge of Grand Valley on Sunday, April 14, 2013. She was 81 years old. Janet was born in Baltimore, MD on March 3, 1932, to Ralph and Margaret Garrison, and was the younger of two daughters. She met the love of her life, Bob Sparks, at a dance in 1972, and within a few months, they were married. They made their home in New Jersey and raised a son, Jim, whom later moved to Colorado. Janet and Bob also uprooted to Colorado in 2001 to be closer to her son and his wife, and especially the grandkids. Janet loved her family, old westerns, The Philadelphia Eagles, and was an avid salt and pepper shaker collector. She was proud to have over 700 pairs. She was fond of the Mormon Church and enjoyed visits with its members. She enjoyed reading and playing games, particularly rummy and crossword puzzles. She had a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor. Janet, wife, ma, and grandma, will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Bob; her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Tamara Catlett of Grand Junction; three granddaughters, Brenna Wright, Jami Coren, and Tori Catlett; and four great-grandchildren, all of Grand Junction. A private family service was held.