John Sporcich Obituary

You may have known him as the guy sitting in McDonalds with a pot of coffee and a newspaper early on a Saturday morning, the guy who beat you in Scrabble (most notably Adam Ziskin), the guy who was once let go because he wouldn't break the company policies, the guy rooting his children on at the sidelines of a sporting event or even on a few occasions in the courtroom (sorry, Dad); but we'll remember him as a generous, handsome, humble, creative, humorous, witty, loving husband and father, whose warm heart and magnetic personality had a lasting impression on everyone he met. His journey began in Danville, IL, son of Frank and Edith (Pichon) Sporcich, brother to both Frank Jr. (son Frank Philip) and Carol Candido (husband Ron, son Chris). Spending his younger years playing baseball and basketball, and having a special interest in music, John was an excellent athlete and talented songwriter, who played accordion, guitar, piano, and even his teeth at times! He was a quiet, shy guy who expressed himself through his writing and in so many amazing ways. He ventured to our nation's capital (too honest to be a politician) and worked for the FBI where he met Elizabeth (Henshaw), who he married in 1971 even though he knew she couldn't ride a bike or even swim. Their union was blessed with Marc (wife Julianna), Scott (wife Lisa), and Stephanie in Fairfax, VA, and again in Burnsville, MN where Jennifer was born. The family spent 20 years in MN before John, Elizabeth, and Jennifer moved to Colorado Springs in 1997. John affected the lives of many including those he worked with at the FBI, the VA, Farm Credit Services, Software AG, the State of MN, MCI/WorldCom, and EDS. John was the one to bring home family pets: Gypsy, the Husky who ran away so often her name was fitting; Nikki, the Malamute who would eat the siding off the house, the seats off our bikes, and would dig holes all through the lawns John was so proud of; but he always had the unconditional love for these pets that he had for his family. Most recently he brought home Maverick, the little dog who he claimed healed his feet by licking them during his cancer and taking away the numbness. John was self-conscience about his appearance yet he actually had a perm for a year (it looked good on you, Dad!). He always had a desire to find the perfect gifts for his family. He went the extra mile by writing songs for family and having them produced and by finding an artist to paint a picture of the family dog; there was always some extra surprise that only he'd take the time to do. For over two years, John lived heroically with cancer, even overcoming tumor-induced paralysis. Ironically, he joked about learning to walk again at the same time his only grandchild and namesake, Greta Johanna, was taking her first steps. We are grateful for having spent the last few days of his life beside him as he laughed and joked with us until his final peaceful moments here. We thank God for giving us the time we've had with you, Dad. Yours was a wonderful life. Although you will be so deeply missed, we will always carry you in our hearts. The legacy and values you left in us will live on forever. We love you so much! Please join our family as we honor his wishes to celebrate his life, Saturday, November 26, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at 2707 Kipling Ave, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 (612) 636-3650. If unable to attend, please share your memories or photos with us via email to [ mailto:[email protected] ][email protected] or the prior street address. In lieu of flowers, contributions are preferred to the John Stephen Sporcich Memorial, First Bank of Colorado Springs, 817 Village Center Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.