Beverly Arden (Cook) Sparks

Beverly Arden Sparks (Cook), 71, of Pueblo, CO, passed away on March 24, 2026.
She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Halsey and Rilda Cook on February 13, 1955. The family moved to
Pueblo CO in 1956 where Beverly attended Hellbeck Elementary School, Pitts Junior High School and
Central High School, graduating in 1973. Beverly was a gifted musician, a beautiful singer and
accomplished pianist, honored as a member of all-city and all-state choirs and was proudly part of The
Central High Harlequins. She married her husband Douglas in 1981 and had 4 children she lovingly
raised with patience and devotion. Beverly was employed at Parkview Hospital for over 40 years where
she made many lifelong friendships, retiring in 2015 to travel and spend time with family. She enjoyed
gardening and found joy in tending her many beautiful flowers, a skill lovingly passed down from her
mother, Rilda. Bev was endlessly fun, her razor-sharp wit and keen sense of humor brought laughter to all
who knew her. She was deeply considerate and welcoming, a kindhearted and generous soul who made
everyone feel valued and at home. She is preceded in death by father, Halsey Cook; mother, Rilda Cook;
brothers, Douglas and Jeffrey Cook; and great-niece, Anna-Marie Cook. She is survived by husband,
Douglas Sparks; children, Molly (Chuck) Galvez, Douglas (Jennifer) Sparks, Gregory (Betsy) Sparks,
Jeanne Sparks; brothers, Greg (Suzanne) Cook and Charles (Mary Lou) Cook; sister, Sarah Cook; six
beautiful grandchildren: Chloe, Ian and Andy Smith, Cole Billings, Jeffrey and Thomas Sparks; numerous
cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Beverly will be remembered for her kindness,
unwavering integrity, and love for her family. Her laughter and wisdom were gifts to everyone who knew
her. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life service that will take place at Wesley United
Methodist Church, 85 Stanford Avenue, Pueblo, CO on April 24th, at 11AM.