Howard R. Parker

Howard R. Parker, age 68, late of Dyer, IN formerly of South Holland, IL. Passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006. Beloved husband of Violet nee Vander Giessen. Devoted father of Pamela (John) Holleman. Proud grandfather of David & Daniel. Dear brother of Harvey (Carol) Parker. Fond Uncle of Natalie Parker. Visitation Tuesday, June 13, 2006 from 2:00-9:00 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Reformed Church (16248 South Park Ave. South Holland, IL.) with Rev. Bernard Tol officiating. Interment Homewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery--Homewood, IL. Howards was a Human Resource Information Manager for the past 18 years for The Illinois Chamber of Commerce. He has conducted workshops and spoken on human resource subjects on numerous occasions. He has been interviewed on radio and television representing the chamber. Howard has written over a dozen Illinois Chamber books and wrote articles for several magazines. Each year he received thousands of calls on the Chambers Helpline on a wide variety of employment issues. Memorial contributions to The American Cancer Society or Trinity Christian College are appreciated. 708-333-7000 or www.legacy.com