Joe Livingston

With a heart full of admiration and love, we bid farewell to our beloved, Parley Joe Livingston, who passed away on July 16, 2023. Parley Joe, named after his older brother, Joseph Jr., who preceded him in passing, will be joyfully reunited with his parents, who passed away when he was a young man. He was born on March 7, 1931, in Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Parley Joe met the love of his life, Joanne, in a serendipitous way when a roommate invited him to a dinner at her apartment. Her cooking immediately impressed him, and their first date was a scenic drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to admire the fall foliage. Both had served their missions by then and were studying at the University of Utah. They later got engaged at Coit Tower in San Francisco and began their married life in the city. Joe started a small retail shop selling beautiful Japanese imports, which marked the beginning of his successful career as a commercial real estate developer.
In their journey of life, they moved to Cody, WY, where their last four children were born. They eventually settled in the California Bay Area, establishing a forever home in a tree-filled neighborhood. Joe's professional life was guided by a desire to provide for his family and to be present for important family moments. He prioritized trusted relationships, both in business and family, and his dedication to these relationships contributed to the growth and success of his ventures.
Parley Joe Livingston was a man of deep faith and a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His commitment to his beliefs led him to serve as a proselyting missionary to the Tokyo, Japan mission as a young man. Later, he was called to preside over the England Manchester Mission, where he found immense joy in guiding and caring for the missionaries. He set challenging mission goals and rewarded the missionaries for their achievements with memorable experiences.
In his late 60s, Joe and Joanne embarked on a couples mission, serving as Public Affairs missionaries in the London, England mission. They brought cultural and spiritual enrichment to the country they deeply cherished. After returning to the States, Joe was called to serve as a Sealer in the Oakland Temple, where he helped countless couples and families to be sealed for all eternity.
Parley Joe Livingston leaves behind his eternal companion, Joanne, with whom he shared a deep love and dedication. He is also survived by their seven children and their families: Lance (Diane) Livingston, Leslie (Marc) Barkdull, Loralee (David) Evans, Lisa (Corey) Child, Lee (Suzanna) Livingston, Lane (Liz) Livingston, and Lynette (Jesse) Cicon. Joe's legacy continues through his 36 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren, with more to come. He will also be fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Kathleen (Richard - deceased) Livingston, Anna Marie (Sloan) Hales, Yvonne (Bill - deceased) Nielson, Joanne Henry, and Anne (Jim - deceased) Young.
We invite all who knew Joe to join us in celebrating his life on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Canyon View Stake Center, 575 East 800 North, Orem, Utah, 84097. The viewing will begin at 11:30 am MDT, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm MDT. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm MDT at Eastlawn Memorial, 4800 North 650 East Street, Provo, Utah, 84604. Your memories, stories, and photos shared on Joe's memorial page will help keep his memory alive in our hearts.
Parley Joe Livingston's life was a testament to the power of love, faith, and dedication. His memory will forever remain in our hearts, and his legacy of love and service will continue to inspire us all.