# Former Doper Sparteye **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 17, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059 "2013-09-17T15:51:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059/1 "2013-09-17T15:51:58Z")
We have been informed that former Doper “Sparteye” recently passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was part of the Doper community in the earlier days (2001-2003) so her name may not be familiar. Our condolences go out to her family and her friends. I am told there will be a memorial service; if I get more information I’ll pass it along. ---
**Author:** ![TroubleAgain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2013, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059/2 "2013-09-17T16:02:06Z")
I am so very, very sorry to hear this. I’ve been off the board for a very long time, and log in today just in time to see this… ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2013, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059/3 "2013-09-17T16:23:16Z")
I recognise the name. R.I.P. ---
**Author:** ![Geek\_Mecha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecae2f/32.png) [@Geek\_Mecha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geek_Mecha)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2013, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059/4 "2013-09-17T20:25:36Z")
I remember **Sparteye**. I’m sorry to hear this. Thanks for letting us know. I remember you too, **TroubleAgain**. Welcome back. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2013, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059/5 "2013-09-17T21:52:58Z")
Oh no, I exchange Christmas cards with her! And other messages. I’ve been to Dope/MagicFests with her in Ohio, one of the few of my online friends I’ve meet IRL. Oh God, I have to go now. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059/6 "2013-09-18T16:14:05Z")
This is a link to Sparteye’s obituary. > **[R. Herzberg Obituary (2013) - Eaton Rapids, MI - Lansing State Journal](https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lsj/name/r-herzberg-obituary?id=19273212&fhid=15344)** > > View R. Ann Herzberg's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook. I’ll miss her posting, on another board, in green font. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059/7 "2013-09-20T03:24:12Z")
I am very sorry to hear this. I remember her fondly. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2013, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059/8 "2013-09-20T09:56:23Z")
She was younger than my parents! Gone too soon. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Greg\_Charles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/839c29/32.png) [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2013, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059/9 "2013-09-20T21:07:40Z")
Parents nothing. She was just a decade or so older than _I_ am. Stupid cancer. Rest in peace Sparteye! ---
**Author:** ![JustinC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/justinc/32/8083_2.png) [@JustinC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustinC)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059/10 "2013-09-20T21:11:33Z")
I wasn’t on this board when she was but her Obit is outstanding. Best wishes to her family and friends. ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2013, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059/11 "2013-09-21T00:53:01Z")
I remember Sparteye, too. I’m so sorry to hear she passed away. May she be resting in eternal peace. ---
**Author:** ![Cartooniverse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cartooniverse/32/3084_2.png) [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2013, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-doper-sparteye/669059/12 "2013-09-21T00:59:35Z")
So very sad. My condolences to her family. Thank you for letting us know, **TubaDiva**.