Vernon Sparck, 93, of Yorktown passed away Friday, October 30, 2026. Vernon was born November 8, 1932, in Yorktown to Willie and Caroline Thieme Sparck. He was a hard-working, creative, and generous man. He had many jobs over the years, including serving time in the Navy, working as a gauger, and working in saddlery. He enjoyed life, attending church, attending dances, carpentry, welding, visiting with his family and friends, and taking his beloved dog, Suzy, for daily cruises in his truck.
Vernon is survived by his daughter, Susan (Michael) Franke, grandchildren Ashleigh (Travis) Peyton, Meghan (Adam Cortez) Davis, Dr. Erin (Dustin Bachrach) Sparck, Courtney (Shane) Kulik, and Candace (Jeffrey) Reynolds. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren: Piper Peyton, Patrick Peyton, Paige Cortez, Zachary Cortez, Colt Kulik, Cinley Kulik, Cullen Kulik, Carter Reynolds, Colson Reynolds, his sibling Eve Gilford, and sister-in-law Rosie Sparck.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Wayne Sparck, daughter-in-law Virginia Sparck, his brothers Carlton and Darwin Sparck, and brother-in-law Bill Gilford.
His memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 am on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Massey Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Muehlbrad officiating. A reception will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Fellowship Hall. Following the reception a committal service will be 2:00 pm at Nordheim Cemetery with a military and masonic graveside service.
Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dewitt Vietnam Veterans #1029 or your local pet shelter.