Obituary Elta Sparks passed away on January 28th after a 3-year battle with Cancer at the age of 59. She is survived by her mother Gilda Sparks, daughter Ellen Pierce (Kevin), Grandchildren Kolby, Kyndall and Kayla, Brother Ron Sparks (Norine). Elta will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and as she was ours. Elta worked for the Tacoma School District for 12 years and American Underwriters Insurance for 17 years. Memorial Service will be held on February 10th at Calvary Community Church in Sumner at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Franciscan Hospice House www.foundation.FHShealth.org