San Joaquin-Calaveras-Los Angeles County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Sparrowk, John November 13 2004
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The Record  November 16, 2004
Lodi
John Sparrowk 
Oct. 1, 1916 - Nov. 13, 2004



John Sparrowk, 88, was born October 1, 1916, in Los Angeles and passed away 
Saturday, November 13, 2004. He was a long-time resident of Lake Camanche 
Village, after moving there from Danville. He lived in Lodi the past three 
years. A World War II veteran, Mr. Sparrowk served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 
to 1945. His business career included serving as president of three different 
companies and he developed Round Hill Country Club and Estates, Copper Cove, 
Don Pedro, Rancho Calaveras, Lake Comanche Village and other quality 
communities in California. Mr. Sparrowk had a passion for missions and he 
traveled to 76 countries during his lifetime. He also helped to develop The 
Theological Community in Mexico City and holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree in 
Education Administration from that institution. During the Cambodian crisis, he 
volunteered in Thailand setting up a program to feed Cambodian refugees. He was 
a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Stockton.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cora, of Lodi; son Jack and wife, Beverly; 
daughter Jill and husband John "Butch" Bray; grandchildren John T.; Julie and 
husband, Dave Campbell; Jeff and wife, Wendy; Reed and wife, Melinda Hammond, 
J. Cody, Jacob and Jacey Bray. He also leaves seven great-grandchildren, Jarod 
Sparrowk, Rachel, Maddie and Trevor Campbell, Jordan and Molly Sparrowk and 
Carson Hammond.
Visitation will be at Rocha's Mortuary, 215 S. School St., Lodi, Tuesday, 
November 16, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Celebration of Mr. Sparrowk's 
life will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2004, at Stockton First Baptist 
Church, 3535 N. El Dorado at 11:00 a.m. 
Memorial Donations can be made to Stockton First Baptist Church Children's 
Center, 3535 N. El Dorado St., Stockton or to any charity of the donor's 
choice. 
Arrangements by Wallace-Martin Funeral Home. 
 




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