IvaLue Sparks

June 21, 1927 - December 16, 2015

IvaLue Godfrey Sparks passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Highland, Utah on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She was 88 years young but had been dealing with the effects of a stroke for several years. IvaLue was born June 21, 1927 in Clarkston, Utah, the eighth of nine children of Cora May Page and Henry Morris Godfrey. She attended school in Clarkston through the eighth grade. Her ninth grade was at Smithville Junior High School and she attended grades 10 through 12 at North Cache High School in Richmond, Utah. After graduation she worked at Woolworth’s in Logan until marrying Ray Arthur SPARKS on May 14, 1952 in the Logan LDS temple. They moved to Washington, D.C. where husband Ray Arthur was stationed at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. In 1956 they moved to Whittier, California to raise their five children and in 1991 retired to Highland, Utah. A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, IvaLue served as Primary President, Relief Society President and in the Stake Primary Presidency. IvaLue and Ray served as Temple and Mission Training Center (MTC) workers for many years and in 1993 they served a LDS mission together in Bristol, England. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was loved by all who met her. IvaLue excelled in homemaking and passed many skills down to her children. She was well known for her cooking and baking, especially home-made bread and rolls. The missionaries knew to stop by on Thursdays for something very good. Her journaling and scrapbooking skills were exceptional, leaving her posterity dozens of photo albums and wonderfully organized memories. With her vast collection of stories and quotes, she could help anyone prepare an amazing talk in no time. She especially enjoyed family celebrations, summer vacations, birthdays and reunions. She loved to hold little babies and would take time to read to the little ones. And she was very fond of music, taking immense joy in dancing around the living room and and leading classical music at home. IvaLue is survived by her husband Ray Arthur of Highland, children Paul Sparks of Lake Forest, CA; LueAnn (Martin) Gunnell of La Habra, CA; Julie (Eugene) Loveridge of Highland, UT; Donna Lynn Raby of Kaysville, UT; and Larry (Stefanie) Sparks of Alpine, UT; her 18 grand children, 26 great-grandchildren and dog Princess. She will be greatly missed. The family wishes to express special thanks to Amber Larson, the hospice staff and the many wonderful friends who have stopped by to offer their love and assistance. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 22nd, at 10:00 am, at Highland 1st Ward, 9621 North 6050 West, Highland, Utah, where Viewings will be held Monday, December 21st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and prior to services Tuesday from 9:00 am to 9:45am. Interment at the Clarkston Cemetery at approximately 3 pm depending on weather. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.uvfuneral.com.