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Donald Parker Obituary

Donald "Dick" Parker, 82, died Aug. 17, 2009, in Vancouver, Wash. He was born Oct. 16, 1926, in Richmond, Ind. Dick and his wife, Jean, raised their children in Camas, Wash., and moved to Alaska in 1979. They lived in Anchorage for 28 years. Dick was a World War II veteran. He worked for the State of Alaska at the airport as a mechanic. Jean also worked for the state. He was a member of American Legion Post 1, the VFW and the Moose Lodge. He and Jean moved back to Vancouver two years ago to be near their family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris "Jean" Parker; son, Steve Parker of Washougal, Wash.; daughters, Cindy Holmes of Skamania, Wash., and Sheila Bevard of Vancouver; seven granchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ronnie Parker, in February. Condolences may be sent to 8805 N.E. Ward Road, Vancouver, WA 98682. Sign the guestbook at www.hamilton-mylan.com and www.columbian.com.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2009.

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Robyn Phares-Ponder

August 31, 2009

My deepest sympathies are with your family. I'd know Dick most of my life, he and my father Daryl were friends while he was working at Copps my father owned the 76 station in downtown Vancouver. again, my sympathies.

Elvin and Mary Spence

August 30, 2009

Dick and Elvin had a lot of good times together. Dick will be missed. Even though they only talked few times after they left Copps. Dick will always be remembered as a great friend and funny guy. Elvin always looked forward to talking and sending Dick his calander every year. Jean hope is well with you and your family .

Suzi Vancil

August 26, 2009

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Dick Parker family. We have known him for many years through the American Legion and the Moose in Anchorage. So glad we got to say goodbye to Dick & Jean outside Post 1 before they left the state. May our thoughts and prayers be passed on to Jean and the Parker family . We had many great times together at Post 1, the picnics and even camping at Nancy Lake with Tobey. May his memories help you through this sad time & May he rest in peace without pain.

With Sympathy & Friendship
Fast Fred & Suzi

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