Alverta S. Look Houston, TX QCWA # 18589

First Call: KN5MIZ in 1957

Alverta Spreen Look, born October 30, 1924 to Francis and Vallie Spreen in Houston, Texas, passed away January 11, 2013. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Fred F. Look.

Alverta is survived by son, Donald Look and wife, Patricia; daughter Jackie Sparks and husband, Tim; grandchildren, Gregory, Diana, and Gavin Look, Valerie Sparks, and Brad Sparks and wife, Kristen; great-granddaughters, Sandra Sparks and Harley Sparks; brother, Francis F. Spreen Jr. and wife, Jean; many other loving family members and a multitude of friends.

Mrs. Look graduated from Reagan High School, where she was a Redcoat. She was a ham radio operator, K5MIZ, and was actively involved and volunteered in numerous church, neighborhood and community organizations. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and other crafting activities.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2013 at Heights Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 4040 Watonga Blvd., Houston, Texas 77092. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Houston, Texas. The family suggests memorial donations may be made to Gethsemane Lutheran Church, or a charity of your choice .