Virgil Dean Parks
1936 - 2014
Virgil Dean Parks
1936 - 2014
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1936
DIED
2014
Virgil Parks Obituary
Virgil Dean Parks
1936 - 2014
Virgil Dean Parks passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Virgil was born October 28, 1936 in Uvalda, Texas to Virgil and Hazel Parks.
Virgil moved to California in 1950 and went to work for Pacific Telephone AT&T in 1956 in San Francisco. Virgil transferred to Redding in 1966 and became involved with the union in 1968, Communication Workers of America (CWA) AFL/CIO. His Fellow employees elected Virg to President of the Local 9419 in 1973 and reelected him for thirteen years. He was also elected President of the Northern California/Nevada Council CWA in 1975. In addition he was elected to the Pacific Telephone Bargaining Committee. He was reelected to all of these offices until he was selected to become a member of the CWA International Staff in Seattle, Washington in 1985. After serving three years as the Area Director, Virgil was promoted to the Administrative Assistant to the Vice President, where he remained until his retirement on March 1st, 1998. He was a master negotiator and a 'word merchant'.
Upon retirement he returned to Redding to make his home. Virgil was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed fishing and camping with his good friends on Shasta Lake and Hat Creek. Virgil loved cooking, gardening and wood working. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years Betty, children Toni Frederickson (Damon), Lisa Jacobs (Bill), Paula LaPlante, Lynn Stumpf (Brian) and Joe Parks. He is also survived by four grandsons, four granddaughters and one great granddaughter.
Services will be held, Friday, July 25th at 2:00 p.m. at Allen & Dahl Funeral Home Anderson.
Reception immediately following 6937 Tucker Lane, Redding.
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July 25, 2014
Our hearts go out to you we are praying for peace during this very difficult time. Hang in Joe we are so sorry for your loss .. Your Crew from the Blue ~ Trudy, Tierra, Sue, Becky, Melanie, Linda, Angelena, Megan, Maryann, Christine, Kelsey
Kathie Hamby
July 25, 2014
Virgil was the best Union President CWA could ever ask for...but more than that, he set a high example to us all as a person...I valued his friendship...You will be missed by all who knew you Virgil..
Stephanie and Tom Iverson
July 25, 2014
You were the best Virgil, a good friend,and the best ever Union President. Betty , my best to you and your family. We will all miss Virgil, but you will miss him more.
Sandy Luchsinger Ratkovich
July 23, 2014
Friend and classmate, my condolences to the family of a fun loving guy.
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Candy Pisha
July 22, 2014
Love you and miss you Virgil. You were always like a part of our family. Will think of you every Christmas when we top our tree with the angel you made light up again. <3
Jeff Berry
July 22, 2014
I will always remember you and our Hunting trip to Montana.
Kris Peterson
July 22, 2014
We (Massi, Matias and I) send our condolences, especially to Joe.
Joe Parks
July 22, 2014
You leave a void that will never be filled, Dad.
Nancy Biagini
July 22, 2014
You will be so missed Virg...thank you forever for being so kind and helpful to me as a new CWA Representative. It's rare to meet a man as wonderful, sweet and caring as you. I was lucky to have known you. Many hugs to your family and I sincerely hope that memories of you will turn into smiles for them. Peace my brother...Nancy
July 22, 2014
We love you and miss you, dad.
July 22, 2014
Worked with Virg at Pac Bell and appreciate all the time he put into his Union work. Saw him most recently when he was recovering from a broken hip. My thoughts are with the family at this time.
Jo Phillips
July 22, 2014
Remembering Virgil as a stellar Union President, and how he fought for us in CWA.
Memories of his loyalty to the Union and its members, will keep him in our minds and hearts forever.
Condolences to his family.
July 22, 2014
You will be missed at the Shasta Niners
Nora Dork
Lou Zambonin
July 22, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed!
Patti Stucki
July 22, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss Betty and family. I met Virgil in the 60's when he worked with Butch Nesbitt working on the teletype equipment. Virgil was always cheerful and had the nicest smile. He was a legion amongst us old timers. You're finally back with Smitty, try to behave. Rest in peace Virgil, you've earned it.
Suzane Black
July 22, 2014
Raise a glass to the Legend of Pac-Bell. Deepest sympathies from the Black and Raines families.
Paula Parks LaPlante
July 22, 2014
Love you for always and forever Dad.
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