James Allison Sphar, 72, of Waco, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at a local hospital. Cremation services by Lake Shore Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 6:30pm, Monday, November 4th at First Methodist Church, 4901 Cobbs Dr, Waco, 76710 with a fellowship gathering to follow.
James Allison Sphar was born to Herman and Mary Sphar April 24, 1941 in Champaign, Illinois. He brought Sphar Productions to Waco in 1983. Over his thirty years in Waco, he produced audio visual programs for the many of Waco
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Dear Sweet Diana,
I just learned of your husband’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
Thank you for allowing us all to stand with you throughout your journey. You showed me so much about what life should encompass and how each day we can adapt, grow and learn for the benefit of all involved. I am honored to be able to call you Daddy and to have shared so many memories and moments that I will carry with me for all of my days. It was truly a blessing to have you as a father, for my children to have you as their PawPaw and to see the loving relationship that you and Mom shared. You showed all of us how it should be done! There aren’t enough words to express how you touched my life and so many others along the way. I love you Daddy and though I miss you terribly, I know that you made the ultimate journey Home and that you will be awaiting us all with open arms when it is our time to join you. You are my hero for all time.
L&L&L&A,
Christina (aka your R.H.)
My dearest,
I can’t imagine how this will be easier, but I will try with each passing day to honor your strength by looking for the positive, finding things that make me healthier and happier and continuing to be the best that I can be. I am thankful for your humor, your peace, your stability and the time that we shared. You left me with some pretty great kids that have stepped up in your absence to help me through some dark days.
You faced your challenges head-on and didn’t give up. You have influenced many with your creativity and your strength.
I believe you continued to learn, grow and adapt and that is a powerful statement about you as a person.
Yesterday I found a letter I wrote to you on our second anniversary and I told you to have faith in the universe. I am trying to do that.
I miss you
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I will pray that God keeps His arms wrapped around you and your family giving you the strength and peace you need so much at this time.
Donna Estes
I lost a good friend.
Summarizing nine years with a few words seems just not appropriate.
I will try anyway. I could trust him and was never disappointed. His open mind and the idea of a constant learning certainly connected us.
He died on the same illness that my wife had (
Jim,
It was truly my privilege to have known you. I enjoyed our discussions and email conversations over the years since we met
Diana,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He will be truly missed. We had many good times & good laughs together.
Sincerly,
Gail & Gene Brienza
Spectrum AV
DIANA:
WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JIM’S PASSING.
GENE AND I WILL NEVER FORGET THE TIME WE SPENT WITH YOU AND JIM IN LAS VEGAS.
PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
GOD SPEED JIM.
GENE AND RUTH BRIENZA
My Dear Friends,
I have not known your family for very long, but everyone of you are so very sweet, gentle, and loving. I know you are experiencing deep pain in Jim’s passing. I also know you have a strong, deep faith in our Father in Heaven. Lean on Him, and have faith that Jim is now preparing your heavenly home. With many prayers and lots of hugs, Patti
I feel honored to have been part of Jim’s Team and his journey. He was an inspiration to me and many others. We will all miss him at the Wellness Center.
This time in your life isn
Dad, Words cannot express how proud of you I am. Your positive attitude was on full display until your last moments with us. I always enjoyed our phone conversations, and appreciated how involved you were in asking about my work and my family, always offering to help me.
Thank you for letting me and my family be a part of your life and your journey. I know that you at peace, and I love you very much.
Tim
I cannot say enough to cover my 43 years of being your daughter. But I want to thank you for one recent favor, reading my unfinished novel. Repeatedly. And providing your insight and wisdom. Even though you hate science fiction and fantasy. Really hate it. I will miss your insight and dry wit. And dedication. Thank you for your many labors of love.