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Curtis Parker Obituary
long-time resident of Sault Sainte Marie, MI passed unexpectedly with his wife and
family at his side on March 17, 2020 at the age of 65.
Curt was born August 11, 1954 in Big Rapids, Michigan and moved to Sault Sainte
Marie Michigan his Senior year of high school when his father began the family
business of Parker Hardware. He resided in Marquette MI as a steel worker then
worked on a maritime boat out of Traverse City, Michigan. He began working at
the hardware store in 1976 where he was part of the management team. Curt
enjoyed golf with his golf buddies, the Legends of the Fairway (Timmy, Ski, Lee
and Ralphie) every Monday for the past 40 years. He also loved bowling and
participating in many bowling tournaments. His infectious smile and laughter that
we all loved will be greatly missed by many.
Curt is survived by his wife, Teresa "Lynn" Parker (née Beard); his father-in-law
and mother -in-law, Gary M. (Kathy) Beard, his blended family of five sons; son
and daughter-in-law, Matthew (Abbie) Parker; step-sons; Ryan Gerdes, Joshua
Gerdes, Jeffrey Beard and Patrick Beard; his five brothers, Gary and (Donna)
Parker, Ross and (Laurie) Parker, Scott and (Bernie) Parker, Cory and (Dawn)
Parker, Todd and (Valerie) Parker; his grandchildren, DeShawn, Lillian "Lily",
Isabella "Bella", Story, Raigen, Amelia, IveyLynn, Colton, Emmalynn, Nathan, and
Everlee; many nieces and nephews; and his many 1972 Big Rapids high school
classmates whom he loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his father Warren, his
mother Beverley, his sister Cheryl, and his grandparents.
A memorial service and Celebration of Life for family and friends with burial at
Oaklawn Chapel Gardens will be held at a later date when larger gatherings are safe
from the current nation's virus situation. Should you wish to be notified of this
family and friends gathering to share memories of his life, please provide your
contact email for notification at https://forms.gle/KemGFFQ1KqWiTLad7
Contributions in memory of Curt may be made to the American Heart Association
https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/donatenow_legacy.html&s_src=20U2
W1EEMM&sub_src=main_nav_memorial_link. Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral
Home assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at
www.clarkbaileynewhouse.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jeffrey Lozen
March 26, 2020
Always a friendly face at Parker's Ace Hardware. Sorry to see him pass..I also was a 72 graduate..seems we are more at risk for issues now. Will keep him in our prayers. He is definitely in a better place...condolences to his family.
David Bigelow
March 24, 2020
Curt always had a friendly greeting for me as I entered Parker Hardware. I believe that he was my last contact in the store before his sudden departure. My wife and I offer our condolences to the entire Parker family.
March 23, 2020
its like a part of our personal life has been lost.....what a super man curt was
Chris Lewis
March 23, 2020
Its not going to be the same with him gone from Parkers. I loved going in and joking with Curt and making him laugh. I am in shock that he is gone. My prayers and condolences go out to his whole family and those peoples lives he affected in such a positive way. Until we meet again my friend
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Rose Parker - Hazen
March 22, 2020
God bless all of Curt's family in this time of loss. Curt will be missed.
March 21, 2020
Curt, just one terrific guy!
Terry Pettett
Shirley Wilcox
March 21, 2020
May God Bless the Parker Family with his comfort and peace. I will miss Curt's help at the store.
SHirley Wilcox
March 21, 2020
My family will miss your help at the store. You where always so helpful when my husband would send me in with a a drawing of what he needed. I always looked for Curt or Scott as they would understand what my husband Ralph needed. May God Bless the Parker family will his comfort and peace.
Lee Anne
March 21, 2020
Curtis has a wonderful soul. Always wanting to help in any way. You will be missed.
Jeff and Leslie Goddard
March 21, 2020
So deeply saddened to read this. Curt was always so helpful at the store. I would walk in and he would say "what is he (husband) doing now?" and would always help figure out what we needed. We moved from the area in 2010 and whenever I go into hardware stores in my new town, nobody-absolutely nobody compares to Curt. I literally think of him every time I go in. I already miss him from that, too. Praying for your whole family.
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