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Alan Parr Obituary
Dennis was born April 30th, 1957 in Smithville, MO. He was a graduate of Winnetonka High School. He had a long career in transportation with Missouri Pacific Railroad and later with Union Pacific Railroad as a locomotive engineer. He was a proud member and past President of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division 491. Dennis was an avid gardener and he also loved to fish and be outdoors. He will be fondly remembered by his friends, coworkers and relatives for his unique sense of humor, love of The Blues and Jazz, and Smithville Lake.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Jewell Parr.
He is survived by his father, Thomas A. Parr; brother, Thomas S. Parr and wife, Yvonne; nephew, Stephen; niece, Sarah; two amazing daughters, Lauren and Christine; and longtime friend, Janice Livingston.
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Sue Marshall-Lickteig
August 21, 2017
I dated/ was engaged to Dennis back around 1983, what a good heart, good family he had. May you rest in peace in the presence of Jesus and His angels forever with ur mom and the others.My sympathy to all who loved him. Love ya Dennis- Susie
Janice Livingston
July 14, 2013
Unconditional love means to love someone with no conditions or circumstances; to love completely. For 11 1/2 years I loved Dennis unconditionally, we had our good times as well as bad but loving him was good. He was my best friend and I will miss him terribly. Dennis always made me laugh and would console me when I felt down. Where are you now when I need you the most? But it does make me smile knowing he is now in a good place along side his mother, whom he loved very much, in heaven. I love you Denny, my cup runneth over, will miss you for the rest of my days. Sweet dreams, Janice
Tom Keller
July 4, 2013
Denny was one of my best friends, more than that he was family. We shared many great adventures over the last 40 years. As one of our mutual friends said when I called to give him the bad news "he was one of the funniest dudes I have ever known". This was so true. I will miss him so much. Rest in peace my friend. With all our love. Tom,Trixie and the kids!
Lori Austin
June 30, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. The last time I talked to him he reminded me that our phones work both ways. Looking at him was like looking at his Mom. I know he will be missed by many.
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June 29, 2013
Hope you all know that I share your sadness in losing Denny, I have always had a soft spot for him since he was 7 or 8 years old but feel I really got to know him since I have been going there to visit Tom, he shared things about his life with me and I always looked forward to our little chats on my way out. He maintained his sense of humor but sometimes shared his bad times with me. The most he ever asked me for was Cold slaw and meatloaf. I know you will all miss him very much as I will my chats with him. God Bless Nancy
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