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Roscoe Parker Obituary
November 8, 1919 - November 6, 2010
Emmett was born in Los Angeles, California, November 8, 1919 to Roscoe and Ruth Parker. He graduated from Van Nuys High School and soon after met his bride to be, Edith Henry, whom he married December 6, 1940. He worked as a carpenter in the Los Angeles area until he moved his family to Palo Cedro in 1964, and continued in the construction business until his retirement in 1982. He was a volunteer with the Palo Cedro Volunteer Fire Department for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Edith.
He is survived by sons Bob (Sandy) of Shingletown, Dick (Morgan) of Live Oak and Tom (Luana) of Palo Cedro, daughter Jan Dawson (Bill) of Shingletown, eleven grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
He was surrounded by forty of his family members at his home when he passed from this world to join his Savior in Heaven and to be re-united with the love of his life, Edith.
He was much loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Services will be held Thursday, November 11, at 11:00 at the Palo Cedro Odd Fellows Hall,
Silverbridge Rd., Palo Cedro.
Memorial contributions can be made to Mercy Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roscoe Parker
November 10, 2010
My love and prayers are with you all. ~ Jacqueline Hoffman
Donna Gabrielson
November 10, 2010
I met a giant 33 years ago.
A wonderful friendship unfolded.
If I needed to talk to someone and be confident I would hear the absolute truth I would visit or call him.
If he gave me his word I didn't need a contract. His word was unquestioned.
He spoke no evil, did not spread rumors, give false hope, or pretend he liked you if he didn't. He was polite.
He laughed often, almost always carried a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes.
He cried like a child when renewing his wedding vows with Edith; unabashedly showing his total devotion to her.
My friend, the giant, enjoyed his life and the many blessings a very large family brought to him. He was husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father, great-great grandfather. This colony of children he has lead for so many years was loved and cherished and they will most certainly continue to feel his love and influence as they move forward with their lives.
As a volunteer fireman, he put his own life at risk to help his neighbors be safe. The annual Palo Cedro Fire Hall dance was an enormous success each year he and his volunteer buddies and their wives hosted the dance. Rip Roaring Good Time may be a dated phrase but the Palo Cedro fire hall dance WAS always a rip roaring good time.
He and his sons and daughter are personally responsible for a lifetime of work to create a beautiful community in Palo Cedro and surrounding areas. Wherever his hammer stuck, there was quality in the making. Something substantial.
Parker Construction built my home in the late 1970's. When the project was complete, he gave me a key to my front door and said " This house will still be standing in 100 years." Not boasting but rather his guarantee of quality work.
Neither he nor I will be here to see it but I have absolutely no doubt it will be standing and loved by another family.
The giant I write about is my dear friend, Emmett Parker.
Thank you, Emmett, for your friendship. It will always remain my cherished gift.
tommy fields
November 10, 2010
Some of my favorite memories will be of the picnics and bbqs at Emmett's house. My family and I have been very blessed to have friends like the Parker family so close to us throughout our lives, Emmett and Edith were definitely two of my favorite people to be around. I know right now Emmett is in that big back yard in heaven, spending time with Edith again.
Pat Price
November 10, 2010
Emmett was a pt where i work...wonderful man who loved and spoke often of his kids and grandkids...we will miss you also Emmett....Pat Price
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Erin Oldham
November 9, 2010
For my great grandpa.
I miss you already, GGPA. Your smile make us happy, let us share the world. Proud GGPA, I'll always remember you in my world, and letting you go. just how you used to be.So I'll sob then smile
all the whilethat he's upon my knee.I'll make it clearhow very dearI hold your memory,And hide the painas I explainwhat a great Grandpa you were to me...You'll be greatly missed. So joyous and happy memories i used to have you. You're always my favorite relative i lost the most. Love you and miss you....just how you used to be.
You are so loved!
Erin Oldham
November 9, 2010
When i remembered i first met him in 1997 or 1998, i was blessed to have him as my great grandpa Emmett, You were always wonderful and had your smile look up to me. I'll miss you so much and I'll remember a lot of memories with you back in 1997 to 2010. RIP GGPA Emmett and see you someday in Heaven.
Here's the short poem:
For my great grandpa.
I miss you already, GGPA. Your smile make us happy, let us share the world. Proud GGPA, I'll always remember you in my world, and letting you go. just how you used to be.So I'll sob then smile
all the whilethat he's upon my knee.I'll make it clearhow very dearI hold your memory,And hide the painas I explainwhat a great Grandpa you were to me...You'll be greatly missed. So joyous and happy memories i used to have you. You're always my favorite relative i lost the most. Love you and miss you....just how you used to be.
You are so loved!
Becki Mann
November 9, 2010
I was so blessed to have Emmett for my Grandpa! I couldn't have asked for a better Grandpa! He was always there for his family, and everyone that knew him was "family". He will be missed dearly, because he was loved dearly! He used to say he was the richest man in the whole world because he had so much love in his life. This he truly was! Love you Grandpa and I'll see you again someday! Beck~
GGPA with my mom
Erin Oldham
November 9, 2010
i love you and miss you already, GGPA Emmett!! I remembered the day when i first met him since my mom and stepdad married. He was a wonderful man i've ever seen in my life. I'll miss his sweet face.
November 9, 2010
I was a volunteer fireman with Emmett. For the last few years I would see him when I drove by the house and wave. I always meant to take time to stop and have a cup of coffee and chat with him. I never did. Well, Emmett, this cup of coffee is for you!
David & Linda Ballard
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