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Richard Parker Obituary
1925 - 2014
Richard Warren Parker was born January 29, 1925 to Rebecca Bonwell and Warren S. Parker in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dick graduated from Boise High School in 1943 and attended Boise Junior College where he was student body president in 1945. He furthered his education at Idaho State College where, once again, he was student body president in 1947.
Richard married Amy Irene Rigsby on September 4, 1955.
Dick loved everyone and was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His signature handlebar mustache further endeared him to his many customers at Skaggs Payless Drugstores and other pharmacies throughout the valley.
He shared his love of chess with his children and grandchildren who will always remember him as a master of the game! An avid rockhound, he was a member of the Gem Society for many years. Dick was also a football fan, especially of the BSU Broncos!
Richard is survived by his sister, Marilyn Williams, Boise; daughters, Laura Hadley, Nampa, Mary Hernandez, Boise, and Rebecca (Lyone) Overlin, Twin Falls; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amy Irene, and his son, Robert.
See you in paradise, dad! We love you.
Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful providers at Treasure Valley Hospice.
A celebration of life will be held for Dick at 1 PM, Monday, December 22, 2014 at the Lutheran Bretheren Church, Nampa. To share memories, visit Richard's memorial webpage online www.Cloverdalefuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Parker
Ava Tong
February 5, 2015
Mary & family,
I just now read your father's obituary. You must miss him so much. I remember seeing him in Skaggs Karcher Mall when I was a teen in Nampa. Very nice and friendly man. Pharmacists will always hold a special place in all our hearts.
Big hugs to you Mary.
Ava
Debbie Frost
December 21, 2014
Fond memories of a great man. Love and respected by all who knew him. Go rest now Papa and be with those that have gone before you. My condolences to everyone.
December 21, 2014
Uncle Dick, you are greatly missed. We love you tons. Thank u for all the wonderful memories, smiles, hugs, and the weekends I got to spend at ur House with Cousin Amy. Until we meet again, R.I.P. Uncle. Much love, Holly
December 21, 2014
I will miss you uncle Dick. You are an inspiration!
Bonnie Sullivan
December 21, 2014
We are so very sorry you lost your wonderful father,especially during the Holiday time,but he would not want you to feel sad,he is now with your Mom and Bobby,and they are watching over all of you,so take care and God`s Bless you-----
Mary Hernandez
December 20, 2014
Dick and Irene
Mary Hernandez
December 20, 2014
The signature mustache!
Mary Hernandez
December 20, 2014
Dad's backside at bath time!
Mary Hernandez
December 20, 2014
Dad...how could you not love this handsome face!
Mary Hernandez
December 20, 2014
Johanna Broadway
December 20, 2014
May God be with you in this time of sorrow.
December 20, 2014
We love you dad and give Mom. Bobby and everyone else a hug from us tell them we will see you all again some day. Tegan misses her papa giving her treats and the love you gave to all of us. All our love your baby girl, Becky, hubby Lyone and our special Tegan.
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