Mark Parham Obituary
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Private burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Anamosa, and the family will hold a celebration of Mark's life later this fall. Please use the Guestbook to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences with the family.
Mark William Parham was born on November 11, 1960, in Anamosa, the son of John and Anna (Shaver) Parham, Sr. He was a member of the Anamosa High School class of 1979. He then attended the University of Northern Iowa. He married Deborah Randell on February 4, 1996, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Mark was employed as a sales and purchasing agent for the Causeway Lumber Yard in Florida for 21 years.
He operated his own booth at Shops Above the Wapsi in Anamosa, and had booths in Mt. Vernon, and Elkader. He was an avid NASCAR and Dale Ernhardt, Jr. fan, and beer sign enthusiast. He loved golf, camping, and travelling. He was, however, best at being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
He is remembered by his wife Deborah, his children Chris (Andrea), Geanette, and Richard (Pamela), grandchildren Daphne, Abigail, and D.J., and a great grandchild Everleigh Alice, a sister-in-law Jill Parham, a nephew Zach (Bree) and their two children.
He was preceded by his parents, a sister Lou Ann, and a brother John.
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