Shannon Marie Sparling

Shannon Marie Sparling, 40, was born on February 5, 1985, to Phyllis Marie Fliss in Red Lake Ontario, Canada. Shannon later welcomed her step-dad, Ray Nelson into her life.

Shannon was the light of her mother’s life, she called Shannon her miracle baby. Shannon and her mother always remained best friends throughout her life. She spent her childhood, arm-in-arm, with her brother, Jeremiah, and a large group of cousins. You could always find Shannon with her Barbies and playing dress up. Shannon graduated from Bondurant High school in 2003. A year prior to graduating high school, she met the love of her life, Luke Sparling.

Shannon and Luke married in 2009 at a beautiful ceremony at her mother’s home. After sharing several years of wedded bliss and excitement, which included parties, traveling, and meeting many friends along the way. Shannon and Luke welcomed their first baby girl, Mirielle Marie Grace, in July of 2019. It was only a short time later that the two were blessed with their second baby girl, Kinzlee Rose in August of 2020.

Shannon spent time working in banking and finance for about 15 years. She met her true calling as a mom and was able to stay home with her growing and beautiful daughters. Shannon loved to bake, decorate, and plan parties for anyone looking for the greatest party imaginable. She had an eye and flair for just exactly what was needed to make any gathering better. Shannon prided herself on taking care of others, whether it was taking care of her loving husband, beautiful daughters, or anyone that needed a helping hand. She had a deep love for her community and always volunteered to help with many community events and school activities. It was often stated that Shannon couldn’t go anywhere without making a new friend. She had a personality and gift of gab to endear everyone she met.

Shannon is survived by her loving husband, Luke, and their beautiful daughters, Mirielle Marie Grace and Kinzlee Rose; her mother, Phyllis Fliss; her devoted brother, Jeremiah (Evie) Fliss; her step-dad, Ray Nelson; her loving in-laws, Steve and Zelma Sparling; her siblings, Thomas Sparling, Candice (David) Brown, Matthew (Jessica) Sparling; her nieces and nephews, Frederick Sparling, Harlan Sparling, Kashton Brown, Ezra Sparling, and Kailoh Brown; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

Shannon is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jack and Lucille; her uncle, Jack; her aunt, Grace; and the many dogs her family had and loved over the years.

Family will be greeting friends Friday, April 18, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 19th at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Shannon will be laid to rest at the Bondurant Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for Shannon’s daughter’s education.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.Hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.

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