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R. PARRISH Obituary

1961-2010 R. Scott Parrish, 48, Kansas City, MO, died Saturday, February 20, 2010, at his family home. Scott was born May 28, 1961, in St. Joseph, MO, the son of Ronald and Jean (Marsh) Parrish. He graduated from Park Hill High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. He was self-employed as a television videographer and producer, and was formerly employed by Kansas City Public Television and Metro Sports. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Ron; cousin, Steve Tritten; and his beloved dog, Weezy. He was a member of Platte Woods United Methodist Church. He was an Eagle Scout; member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say; an avid MU fan, loved photography and following sports. (Survivors:) mother, Jean Parrish, Kansas City; sisters, Rhonda Parrish, Atlanta, GA, and Niki Scott (Lathem), Kansas City; nieces, Hannah and Sarah Scott; aunt, Donna Tritten (Don); cousins, Mike Tritten (Shannon), Randy Tritten (Becky), Tyler, Brandon and Matthew Tritten, and Noelle Simmons (Nathan); beloved caretakers and friends, Helen and Rich Velasquez, and many friends and acquaintances. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2010, Platte Woods United Methodist Church. Inurnment Union Star Cemetery, Union Star, MO. In lieu of flowers, Scott wished for memorial gifts to North Care Hospice, 2900 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116 or Mission Med Vet, 5914 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS 66202.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Feb. 25, 2010.

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February 28, 2010

We wiil miss Scott and all his contributions to our sports crews here in the Midwest. His creativity and quick wit made it a pleasure to have him with us. He will always be with us in spirit.

Bob Basile (Leawood, KS)

Meg Bode

February 26, 2010

I was stunned to read Scott's obituary in yesterday's KC Star. I worked with Scott at KCPT and Metro Sports. Though I hadn't seen Scott in several years, I remember that he was always very kind and helpful to me. My sincere sympathy to his family.

Mick Larson

February 26, 2010

All of us, here in Kansas City are lucky to have had Scott in our lives! I truly cherish the memories that Scott provided in my life as well as my daughters. Our thoughts and prayers are now with Jean, Niki, Rhonda and the rest of Scott's family and friends. -Mick & Alex

Molly Schofield Hennessy

February 26, 2010

Niki, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

February 25, 2010

Jeannie, Rhonda and Niki: I am so saddened by the loss of Scott in your life...I haven't seen him for many years but know that he is now with his dad and grandma and granda Parrish and has no pain or suffering now and is running with his dog. I am sorry that I won't be able to make it to his service but know my thoughts are with you.
Cheryl Cooper Baldwin

Sarretta Cooper

February 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Renee Cooper Novak

February 25, 2010

I have a lot of great memories of Scott from our childhood when we would congregate for the Parrish-Rhoades-Cooper reunions. I was so happy to reconnect with him at Mizzou for a few years. Jeannie, you are one of the strongest women I have ever known. You and the girls are in my heart. I pray God wraps you in comfort.

Nancy Gilbert

February 25, 2010

Our Love and Prayers to you Jean, Rhonda, Nikki and family.

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