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Mary Elizabeth James Spark

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Birth	:	11 Sep 1883 Clay County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	18 Mar 1954 Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.4011002, -97.1275024
Description	:	Mary Elizabeth James, youngest of eigth children of Richard and Mary Jane (Dean) James, was born in Exeter Township, Clay County, Kns., September 11, 1883 and passed away at her home in Topeka Thursday, Mar. 18, 1954 at the age of 70 years, six months and seven days. Her early childhood, school days and youth were spent in the home community. After attending the Eskridge Bible school for a brief period she returned to Clay County and on March 2, 1904 she was united in marriage to John Irving Spark. To this union were born five daughters: Mrs. Ethel Anderson... Read More	Mary Elizabeth James, youngest of eigth children of Richard and Mary Jane (Dean) James, was born in Exeter Township, Clay County, Kns., September 11, 1883 and passed away at her home in Topeka Thursday, Mar. 18, 1954 at the age of 70 years, six months and seven days. Her early childhood, school days and youth were spent in the home community. After attending the Eskridge Bible school for a brief period she returned to Clay County and on March 2, 1904 she was united in marriage to John Irving Spark. To this union were born five daughters: Mrs. Ethel Anderson of Clay Center; Mrs. Myrtle Newhouse of Hollywood, California; Miss Ina Spark of the home; Mrs. Bernice Barnes of Wamego; and Mrs. Evelyn Cook of Clifton. Their forth-four years of married life was spent in Clay County except for the last few years when they moved to Topeka. Their entire life was devoted to their home in the rearing and comfort of their children. Mr. Spark preceded her in death on march 4, 1948. She was a loving and devoted companion and mother. When her husband's health failed in his prime, she often worked beyond her strength in order to carry the responsibility of the home. Even when her health was so impaired that it was impossible for her to work outside the home, she was very reluctant to become dependent upon others. A few days before her passing she made the remark jokingly that she was going to tell her doctor he was not getting her fixed up very fast so she could go back to work. In young womanhood was converted and united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. She lived conscientiously by her faith in Christ. While unable to attend church these past two years, she spent much time beside her radio listening to gospel messages and special Sunday services. She leaves to mourn her passing her five daughters, four sons-in-law, five granddaughters, three grandsons, two brothers, three sisters and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, March 21, at 2:30 in the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Clay Center with the Rev. (Mr.) Coats of Manhattan officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood cemetery. A quartet from Miltonvale college composed of William Butcher, Leona Ming, Diana Wohl and Dick Griffith, accompanied by Joy Holtz, sang "Home Sweet Home." "Good Night and Good morning" and "Abide With Me." The pallbearers were Elmo James, Albert James, Albert Craig, Everett James, Milo James and Cecil Childs.

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Mary Elizabeth James Spark's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Clay County, USA.
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Mary Elizabeth James Spark death on 18 Mar 1954 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.4011002
Longitude: -97.1275024

Family Members:

Parent

Richard James

(1843 - 1920)

Mary Jane Dean James

(1841 - 1926)

Spouse

John Irving Spark

(1881 - 1948)

Siblings

William Richard “Will” James

(1866 - 1940)

John George James

(1868 - 1938)

Alice Louisa James Macy

(1870 - 1956)

Emma Dean James Craig

(1873 - 1960)

Harriet Frances “Hattie” James Ford

(1875 - 1965)

Albert H. “Bertie” James

(1878 - 1957)

Newton Arthur James

(1881 - 1961)

Children

Ethel Emma Spark Anderson

(1905 - 1985)

Evelyn Catherine Spark Cook

(1917 - 1988)

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