Arthur "Jack" Parker

Arthur "Jack" Parker obituary, Ottumwa, IA

Arthur "Jack" Parker

Arthur Parker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 2010.
OTTUMWA — Arthur "Jack" Parker, 81, of 602 Glenwood Ave., died at Feb. 21, 2010, at Ridgewood Nursing and Rehab Center.He was born Aug. 15, 1928, in Ottumwa to Clarence and Hazel Bonney Parker. He married Rosetta Wheaton June 14, 1947. She preceded him in death Feb. 14, 2003.He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked at John Deere Ottumwa Works 30 years, retiring in 1981, and was a partner in Parker Brothers Tree Service for 31 years.He was a member of U.A.W. Local #74, O.B. Nelson Post #3 American Legion and Walter B. Schafer Post #775 Veterans of Foreign Wars. He had been a member of the Optimist Club.Surviving are two sons, Joe (Marsha) Parker of Ottumwa and John (Carol) Parker of Altoona; a daughter, Karen Parker of Ottumwa; six grandchildren, Aaron, Jennifer, Emily and Hannah Parker, Jackie and David Lewis; four great-grandchildren, Lance, Mataya, Malany and Meggie Parker; two brothers, Russell "Gene" (Donna) Parker of Washington, Iowa, and Jim (Dixie) Parker of Ottumwa.He was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Parker, and three sisters, Marie Fuller, Irene Wintermote and Frances Borth.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Reece Funeral Home; Pastor Bryan Wyldes officiating. Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery with military services conducted by O.B. Nelson Post #3 American Legion and Walter B. Schafer Post #775 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Casket bearers will be his grandchildren.Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Reece Funeral Home with the family present from 6-8 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wapello County Trails Council, P.O. Box 1673, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501.Obituary may be viewed at: www.legacy.com/ottumwacourier/Obituaries.asp.com.

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March 14, 2010

Jim & Judy Clingman & family posted to the memorial.

February 28, 2010

Kay and Denise Roush posted to the memorial.

February 28, 2010

Dwight Parker posted to the memorial.

Jim & Judy Clingman & family

March 14, 2010

We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts are with the entire family. With love,

Kay and Denise Roush

February 28, 2010

Karen, John and Families,
Our thoughts and prayers sre with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dwight Parker

February 28, 2010

You gave me some great memories through the years uncle Jack! I'll miss you so much! Love you, Dwight "SLICK" Parker

Cindy & Brady

February 23, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

janet yeoman

February 23, 2010

we are very sorry to here about jack he was a very special person and will be deeply missed.so very sorry for your loss
yeomanfamily

Mary Hornback

February 23, 2010

Karen and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there with you but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember in the days to come if you need someone to talk to or something done for you we are just a phone call away.

Larry & Ron Fuller & Families

February 23, 2010

WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT UNCLE JACK.
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. ALWAYS KEEP THE GOOD THOUGHTS IN MIND.

Keitha Spangle

February 23, 2010

John, Carol, Em, Hannah & Karen - I was so sorry to read about Jack's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this most difficult time! Please let me know if there is anything I can do! Take care, Jeff & Keitha

Karen (Curttright) Bauerle

February 23, 2010

We are so sorry to learn of Jack's death. Craig and I extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Parker family.

Mary Penrod

February 23, 2010

Karen and family I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Stacy,Lonny,Bailey,Justin Matheney

February 22, 2010

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

David Bennett

February 22, 2010

I remember well those long by-gone days I worked for Jack and Jim doing trees when I was laid off from Deere. Jack never knew a stranger. May the Lord comfort you during these days.
David C. Bennett, Dubbo, Australia

Roxy Darner Maggrah

February 22, 2010

To the Parker Family: So sorry for your loss. May the power of God bring you peace in this time of sorrow.
Dave & Roxy Maggrah

BOB AND JOYCE HECKA

February 22, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mary Watters

February 22, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Cathy Higdon

February 22, 2010

To Karen, Jackie and David: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I feel like I know your Grandfather, from listening to your mom telling stories about him and hearing the love in her voice. Families are a wonderful things so write down those stories to have for your children and grandchildren for generations to come.
God bless you and keep you all in His care.

Abby Utech

February 22, 2010

Karen, Jackie, and David;
John and I are so sorry to hear about Jack. Please let us know if there's anything we can do. We're thinking of you.
Love,
Abby and John Utech

Susan Anderson Blevens

February 22, 2010

To Joe, John and Karen: Your Dad and Mom were always Favorite People to the Community of Ottumwa. My fondest memories of them were the cabin, and the wonderful gatherings at Christmas in their Home Garage Parties. May the Lord have a special place for the "Fox" and Rose.

February 22, 2010

Karen and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Kim Proctor

Karla Hoover

February 22, 2010

To all the Parker family, "The Fox" was a most wonderful and giving person.
We not only shared stories but traded baked goods for bacon or vanilla from one of his many trips to Mexico. We enjoyed going to his cabin on the river and his many cook outs. God Bless you all. With deepest sympathy,
Ted & Karla Hoover

Julie Hall Campbell

February 22, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Matt Gavin

February 22, 2010

Karen and The Family of Jack Parker ,
You are all in my prayers and thoughts today and in the days to follow .Iwas so sorry to read this mornings Courier and see Jacks obit ,he was such a nice guy. Karen cherish all those great memories of your father and keep sharing them with your family and grandchildren someday.thinking of you all at this most difficult time .
Matt(shirley)Gavin
Tara Gavin
Stacy (gavin)Jennings

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March 14, 2010

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