George “Sparky” Sparks, III, age 73, of Isanti passed away peacefully February 22, 2023 at Northridge Nursing Home in New Hope. A visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 1st, ending with a short service at 11:30 A.M. at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A Celebration of Life Gathering will follow at Wintergreens in Isanti.
George Preston Sparks III, “Sparky”, was born on January 10, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to George, Jr. and Janice (Darth) Sparks. He spent his early youth on the family farm in Brooklyn Center before moving to Isanti where he worked with his family helping to start the Green Barn Farm Market. He also resided in Minneapolis and Fountain Hills, Arizona.
After graduating from Cambridge High School in 1968 he lived and worked most of his adult years in Minneapolis where he was a popular vendor at the Minneapolis Farmers Market, he later took pride in running a greenhouse in Lindstrom. Hard work was balanced with good fun from working at Donnybrooke Speedway to numerous festivities in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, family events on the farm, travel and winters in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Sparky was charismatic and made friends wherever he went; he rose above physical challenges and always maintained a positive attitude, generous nature, fun spirit, and sense of humor. He will be remembered as a loyal son, brother, uncle, friend, and Viking’s fan.
Sparky passed away peacefully February 22, 2023 at Northridge Nursing Home in New Hope at the age of 73. He has reunited with parents George and Janice along with several other family members and friends; Sparky will be missed by his siblings, Susan & Tony, Tony & Cathy, David & Julie, Sally & Chad and many nieces, nephews and friends throughout Minneapolis and Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Sally and family, we are thinking of you during this time of loss. As you celebrate his life, know that he will continue to be with you, and his impact is lasting.