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Robert Parsons Obituary
December 26, 1948 ~ December 4, 2006
Monterey, CA – Robert James Parsons, 57, died at Westland House on December 4, 2006. Rob fought his cancer with courage and dignity until the end, surrounded by many friends and family. Rob was born in Carmel and lived on the Monterey Peninsula most of his life. He attended Junipero Serra School, Bellarmine College Preparatory, and he was the first graduate of the Fresno State University Surveyor Program in 1971. Growing up in Josselyn Canyon, Rob played in the hills of Jack's Peak and what is now Monterra, as a youngster, and protected those same forests as a firefighter with CDF as a young man. As a civil engineer, he worked throughout the State for the Bureau of Land Management, Monterey County Surveyors and Salinas Valley Surveyors. Rob had a deep appreciation, love, and respect for nature. He hiked and backpacked with friends throughout the mountains of the West and was very knowledgeable of the topography. Rob loved jazz music and was a season ticket holder for the Monterey Jazz Festival for many years. Rob was a wealth of information and could converse on any topic from politics to potholes.
Rob is survived by his two children, Christopher Parsons and Leah Parsons of Salinas, who were his pride and joy. In addition, he leaves his mother, Billie Parsons of Monterey; two sisters, Stephanie Jones and Judy Parsons Gaughf (Patterson) of Monterey; and a brother, Shannon "Sam" Parsons (Cary) of Danville. He also leaves seven nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, James Parsons, in 1999. The family would like to extend special thanks to Rob's close circle of friends who visited him regularly to bolster his spirits and to his medical support staff through Hospice and Dr. Bradley's office. Per his request, no immediate services will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Paul Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chartwell School, 2511 Numa Watson Road, Seaside; Hospice Foundation, or to the donor's favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Parsons
Reid Woodward
March 2, 2007
Dear Rob (and Family),
With you, I got to be the friend I always wanted to be for someone. I think it was partly that time, for us, was limited, and we stayed in the moment. And many of those moments were wonderful and detached from clocks. It was like in one of Faulkner's stories - if you wanted to see the bear in the forest, you had to toss away your wristwatch. You showed me the bear.
I will never forget your courage in facing what was taking your life.
And I will never forget your loving
kindness. - Reid
Scott H. Farney
January 1, 2007
Rob,
I'll never forget your warmth and kindness--you always asked how I was doing--Thank you for your friendship,support and the smiles you always had, especially at our meetings and drummings--You are greatly missed -----Much Love Scott Farney
Stephen Dzoghi
December 13, 2006
I'll remember our road trip to and from Sedona, and more recently your giving me a free ticket -- nearly front row seat-- to my 1st Jazz Festival that we shared. I appreciated your friendship and kindness.
Lisa Jones
December 13, 2006
Uncle Rob I will miss you! Even though I have been in Boston for the last five years and have not seen you much, I have fond memories of you from my childhood. I remeber you playing football, badminton and hide & seek with Michael I at the Josselyn Canyon house when were the only kids of course until you gave us cousins to play with. Maybe we wore you out? Ha, ha. We will all truly miss your great laughter at our family gatherings but remember you with the many stories.
Your Niece, Lisa Jones
Bernadette Moran-Curry
December 12, 2006
Stephanie,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon Thorne-Wainwright
December 12, 2006
See you in our next life, and maybe we will be playing "kick-the-can" again in your backyard. You were truly a great childhood friend and with that comes many great memories, and I thank you for that. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Penny Baldwin-James
December 12, 2006
Goodbye old friend. Even though we lost contact after high school, I still heard about what you were doing from others and talked to your Mom walking along Josselyn Canyon a while back. My heart goes out to your family, especially your Mom. No parent should have to go through losing a child. Be at peace.
Dennis Ben
December 11, 2006
It has been pleasure knowing you and it will be a pleasure remembering you as well. Our sympathies go out to your family.
Dennis, Leslie and Katie.
SCOTT AND BEVERLY SCHNEIDERMAN
December 11, 2006
YOUR SPIRIT AND FRIENDSHIP WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL..BE AT PEACE MY FRIEND
larry kueny
December 9, 2006
You will be missed my old friend, I'm thinking of all of our times together and it brings smiles and laughter to us. Peace be with you.
laura and larry
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