Darcy Paul Sparrow II, 47, died on Friday, August 30, 2024.
Darcy was born on February 23, 1977 to Darcy Sparrow and Jodi (Fitzpatrick) Sparrow in Rochester, MN. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1995. In high school Darcy worked at Burger King. After graduation he worked as a carpenter and built houses with Aaron Schwartz for Bigelow Construction. Later he was a subcontractor for Larson Siding and Windows, and also for Bobby Denny. Darcy married Leah Thomsen on May 18, 2002 and they later divorced.
Darcy enjoyed deer and turkey hunting, fishing, stock car racing, and RC racing. He loved animals especially his dogs and cats. He loved spending time with his beautiful dancing queen daughter, Taylor. He will always be remembered for his contagious laugh and wit.
Darcy is survived by his parents, Dick and Jodi Hodge; brother, Darren (Cindy) Kuhn; sister, Julie (Troy) Kuball; daughter, Taylor Thomsen; girlfriend, Jen Chinnow; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Darcy was preceded in death by his father, Darcy Sparrow; grandparents, Paul and Marion (Brehmer) Fitzpatrick, JoAnn (White) Fitzpatrick, Helen (Yule) Fitzpatrick, Darrel Sparrow, Lynn and Marilyn Drewes, Joe and Elaine (Oldenburg) Hodge.
Celebration of life will be from 10am-1pm on Thursday, September 12 at Rochester Cremation Services, 1605 Civic Center Drive NW, Rochester.
Rochester Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences of Darcy may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
“If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.”
Darcy was a caring and kind soul that always looked out for others over himself . He had a huge smile no matter what was going on in life. He was a protector and what I mean by that is Darcy , Jennifer newton and myself went camping and there was a guy who camped there that wanted to hang out with us girls Darcy was like nope so he slept on the floor next to the bed in the camper to make sure we were good. I will always remember that . He was always down to make people laugh and have a good time . He will always be remembered and missed .
I did not know Darcy well but I knew his Dad, grandfather Sparrow and great grandfather Sparrow quite well.
What I did know was about Darcy was that he had a smile that could light up a room and a heart that loved his daughter beyond measurement. He will be missed because he touched many hearts and enriched many lives. I extend my deepest condolences to his extended family and dearest friends.
I extend my sympathy to Darcy’s family at this time of loss. Darcy will be missed but he will be remembered by many. Love and prayers to each of you.
I knew Darcy from my time in construction. He was always fun to talk to whenever I ran into him. He built my deck with Aaron and also framed my weight room. Taylor and his family has my deepest condolences
So gonna miss that laugh! You would start telling a joke and start laughing before the joke was even finished and then mess up the end and say you know what I mean then laugh again! You’re laugh was so contagious. You were there for everyone and was liked by everyone. I will miss our conversations, dancing while we were cooking in the kitchen, and watching singing shows on your phone or AGT. RIP Baby. You will always be in my heart. Till we meet again.
I do as well remember the jokes and his laugh. Sorry and my condolences to the family. May your memories and hearts remember; espically Jody, Taylor and Jen. Look to the sky and smile; his pain has been lifted and healed. Prayers to all