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Arvagene Sparling, 103

Arvagene Sparling was born on March 11, 1915, in Noble, Okla. Arvagene was the oldest of seven daughters. She moved to California in 1936, where she met and married David Sparling. They were married for 44 years. Arvagene moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in May of 1999 from Texas.

Arvagene was an accomplished artist, particularly enjoying oil painting and china painting. She was a master gardener, a wonderful, award-winning cook and baker, and a talented seamstress. Arvagene also loved to go fishing. She attended Candlelight Christian Fellowship and enjoyed her women’s bible studies until her health declined.

Arvagene was preceded in death by her husband, David Sparling; her daughter, Marsha Sparling Bowlin and her infant son, Ronnie.

She is survived by her son, Darel Sparling and wife, Kim of Hayden, Idaho; her daughter, Lois Sparling Witty of Coeur d’Alene and 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren, all living locally and in Texas, Colorado and California.

Her family nicknamed her “Great,” which suited her perfectly. She was indeed a great lady, who dearly loved Jesus and touched many lives.

Arvagene’s celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2019, at Yates Funeral Home – Coeur d’Alene Chapel, 744 N. Fourth Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. A reception to follow the service at Yates Funeral Home.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of arrangements. Please visit Arvagene’s online memorial and sign her guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com