Burnace Sparks passed away the morning of August 10 in Weaverville, CA. She was born in Corpus Christi, TX, but moved to California at a young age. She graduated from Branham HS in 1968 and joined the work force as a sales rep. She worked in optical pharmaceuticals for many years and then in computer hardware sales. Burnie was the consummate road warrior, and was fierce, trendy and glamorous.

In Jan 1989, she married William Sparks and in the same month, they left the Silicon Valley and moved to Vashon Island to experience the more relaxed lifestyle of the Northwest. They embraced ‘Island Time’ and loved the community and their property on Young’s Corner. Burnie created a large garden, growing a great variety of organic vegetables, as well as flowers for the table. She was instrumental in the establishment of a Saturday Market in uptown Vashon, and loved supporting local artisans and fellow growers. In 1998, Burnie and Bill returned to CA, eventually

settling in Hayfork.

Burnie is survived by her husband William, her daughter

Andrea (Songer) Greer, her step sons Jon Sparks and Matt Sparks (Mikki); her granddaughters Teigue and Tia, grandsons Jack and Owen, and her great granddaughter Vivian. Also surviving is her father Denny Cinelli (Laurie); her sisters Ronnie Tharpe (Lex) and Rachel Burnett (of Vashon); her brother Chris Cinelli (Mindy); and multiple nieces and nephews. Burnie was pre-deceased by her mother Nina, and her brother Wicker.

A memorial service will be held at the Trinity Alps Funeral Home in Weaverville, CA on Sunday Sept 1, at 11:00 am.

Please visit her guest page at www.trinityalpsfuneralhome.com

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