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SGT Matthew David Parks
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He was loyal, honest, daring and adventurous.
Matt attended Lincoln Prep, and graduated from Van Horn High School in 2007 before attending Northwest State University and Colorado Tech, where he pursued his Associates in Business. He graduated from Park University with his Bachelors in Business in 2014. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 2007-2019, dedicating a decade of his life to serving his country with honor and distinction.
Matt worked various jobs through his life, where he was known for his professionalism and dedication to helping others. Outside of his career, Matt was passionate about several hobbies, including video games, movies, music, camping, and chess, which he enjoyed sharing with his friends and family.
Matt and Molly met in 2008, and married in Unity village Sept 28, 2013. Adelyn was born July 2014 and Zoey July 2015.
Matt is survived by his wife, Molly Parks; daughters, Adelyn and Zoey Parks; Dogs Hurley and Zidane; parents, John and Mary Parks; and sister, Stephanie Lynes. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Memorial, Military Honor Services, and scattering of ashes will be held at Unity Village Rose Garden. A memorial brick will be placed in the garden in the future. The family appreciates the condolences and memories shared by those who knew Matt.
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Maple Putnam
February 12, 2025
Your Birthday is coming up amigo. Feb 15. I remember a time you came over on your birthday and we celebrated by going out and playing DDR. That´s was our jam man. I miss you brotha. Love you man.
Ashley
September 4, 2024
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September 4, 2024
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September 4, 2024
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Ashley
September 4, 2024
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September 4, 2024
Ashley
September 4, 2024
Matt was always so caring. He was kind and quirky and real. He loved deep conversations even if they were a touch awkward. I loved that about him, he could show complete humility. You never really knew what he was going to say. Molly he loved you! He loved the girls. He wanted the best of everything for his family. He tried so hard to be a servant husband and Dad. I love how he always acknowledged everyone and made an attempt to talk. We will miss him greatly!
Stacy
August 1, 2024
Although I only knew Matt a couple of years, he was a great person. He was the kind of guy that always sees the good in almost every situation or person. He was so nice to everyone, including myself. If you were having a bad day, he'd say something funny to make you laugh. I never heard him talk negatively about anyone! I enjoyed hanging out when he would stop by to see Maple. I didn't know him well,but knew him enough to know that he and Maple were truly the best of friends. Matt will be sadly missed by so many. I pray for his wife, daughters, his family and friends. God has gained an angel. RIP Matthew.
Zacharia Riley
July 28, 2024
Matt always had a way of staying calm even though everything around him was in chaos.
Indigo
July 27, 2024
I never had the opportunity to get super close with Matt, but he was the kind of person who would ask you how your day was going and he wasn´t looking for just small talk but a genuine answer and connection, it´s rare to find people like that.
Maple Putnam
July 25, 2024
Maple Putnam
July 23, 2024
Maple Putnam
July 23, 2024
Maple Putnam
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Maple Putnam
July 23, 2024
Gonna miss that golden personality brotha
Brandon
July 23, 2024
I think my favorite memory with Matt was the time Molly and him joined me and my family on a overnight fishing trip. Even though Matt struggled to put the worm on the hook and kept getting tangled up, he still had fun. I miss you Matt. Wish we had more time
Rose
July 23, 2024
Thank you for being a big brother, Matt. The fam loves and misses you so much, bro. See/talk to you down the road.
T.J. Hand
July 22, 2024
Brother, I'm going to miss our random lunch conversations about life, politics and family. I was shocked to hear about this via my wife since I don't have social media and we last chatted on July 4th. I know it was rough but rest easy now brother.
Richard Turner
July 21, 2024
Matt was one of the kindest people I've known in the Army. He genuinely cared about the people around him. I feel lucky to have spent time around him, and am a better leader because of his calm influence.
Thank you for sharing him with us at the 308th Psychological Operations Company.
Maple Putnam
July 21, 2024
The day we met, noticed he was playing yugioh cards at lunch, and I happen to have mine on me, introduced myself and sat down to play a match with him, annihilated his deck, he tried to steal some of my cards, but he was just testing me to see if I´d noticed, been solid ever since.
Maple Putnam
July 21, 2024
Met In July, summer school, beginning freshman year, Lincoln, 2003. Been best friends ever since. You was the realest.
Jamie Stetson
July 21, 2024
Jamie Stetson
July 21, 2024
Jamie Stetson
July 21, 2024
Sept 17, 2008 was the first time I met Matt. I instantly felt like he was a good guy and we hit it off! Through the years, he remained consistent. He was present, always there to listen, projective, loyal... the list could go on. There are so many happy memories throughout the course of our friendship. Matt was one of the best people I´ve had the privilege to call friend and brother. He was family. You will be missed immensely.
Maple Putnam
July 21, 2024
So much time amigo...so many meaningful memories, I can´t just pick one and talk about it like it was yesterday. It just wouldn´t do it justice. But I promise this, this man was the true embodiment of LOYALTY. I will never forget you brotha. Till we meet again.
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