Virginia M. Sparger

May 25, 1926 - January 28, 2021

Virginia Ruth McDowell Sparger, 94, of Lafayette passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Franciscan East Hospital. She was born June 25, 1926 in Livingston County, IL to the late Dell and Leila (Bennett) McDowell. The family moved to West Point, In in 1929. Virginia graduated from Shadeland High School in 1944. In 1953 she began a career as the Office Supervisor for National Home Corps where she worked for 38 years before retiring. Virginia was married to Leo C Sparger on September 25, 1946. They were married for 40. Leo precedes Virginia in death. Virginia loved watching Purdue Boilermakers basketball and football. She was an avid reader and enjoyed working on puzzles. She is survived by her sister Betty Jean Byers of Rocklin, CA, sister-in-law Fern McDowell and her daughter-in-law Sally Sparger. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Tracey (John) McMasters, Stacey Sparger, Steve (Patty) Sparger, Rick (Dawn) Sparger, Terry (Mellisa) Saltsman, Jerry Saltsman, Matt Sellers and David Sellers. Many precious grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Leo Sparger, son David Sparger, daughter Sandra Sellers, sister Maxine Goodman, brothers Jim and Dick Sparger and grandson Nathan Sparger. A memorial visitation will be held from 9-10 am on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 with a memorial service starting at 10am at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lafayette Boys and Girls Club. Share memories and condolences at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com http://videos.lifetributes.com/1118116