Suzanne Dancer Sparks

Mrs. Suzanne (Sue) Dancer Sparks Mrs. Suzanne (Sue) Dancer Sparks, 90, of Bartlesville, died at 2:10 A.M. on Monday February16, 2015 in Bartlesville. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday at the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with Fr. T. Lee Stephens officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home. Suzanne (Sue) Dancer Sparks was born in Dewey, Oklahoma on August 18, 1924, to William J. and Marion R. Dancer. She was graduated from Dewey High School and continued her education at Texas University, and began her teaching career. In 1947 she married Silas F. Sparks, and they made their home in Bartlesville, where Silas was employed by Phillips Petroleum Company. Upon Silas transfer to Denver, Sue continued her education at the University of Denver and received her Master’s in English. She taught in the Denver school system until 1963. Upon returning to Bartlesville, Sue then taught English and Spanish in the Bartlesville school system. Some of Sue’s most memorable times were taking her students on school trips to Spain and Mexico. She loved traveling to Europe, with friends and sometimes alone. Playing bridge was a great passion, and she enjoyed attending many events with her friends. Sue and Silas had three daughters: Shelley Sparks of Bartlesville, Terry Robinson, and Holly Sparks of Tucson, Arizona. Also surviving are her granddaughter, Charissa Lewis, and great-granddaughter Rylee, both of Tucson. She also leaves behind many great friends with whom she had fun over the years. Silas preceded Sue in death in 2006. The family wishes to thank the many friends and health providers who supported her in the past few months. She was a long-time member of the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, where she was the first female lay reader, which she continued for 35 years. She relinquished reading in 2006 and scheduling in 2010. Any memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. A memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Friends who wish may sign the online guest book and leave condolences at www.stumpff.org. PDF Printable Version

Suzanne Dancer Sparks

August 18, 1924 - February 16, 2015