Parvin Malek Nowrasteh

1929 - 2025

Parvin Nowrasteh, 95, of Madison, Wisconsin, died on September 26, 2025 at home in the company of her loving husband of 75 years, Daryush, and their eldest son, Saeed.

Known for her beauty, spirit, and love of life, she was cherished not only by her family, but many others whose lives she touched.

Born in Tehran, Iran, on December 28, 1929, Parvin came to the United States in 1950. She landed in Denver, Colorado, where she graduated high school, later enrolling in the University of Colorado. On October 13, 1950, she wed Daryush Nowrasteh. They have two sons, Saeed, a Madison resident, and Cyrus, of Camarillo, CA.

The family moved to Madison in 1964 when her husband, Daryush, commenced his graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin. Parvin worked as Chief Medical Technician for the Madison Red Cross eventually becoming Director of Medical Services. After eleven years with the Red Cross, she and her husband returned to Tehran where she worked for Baxter International. In 1979, after the Iranian revolution, they returned to Madison. She continued working for Baxter, traveling extensively throughout the world until her retirement in 1998.

For 20 years, they split their time between Las Vegas and Madison. She loved her many friends and extended family, and enjoyed watching tennis, traveling, and going to movies.

Parvin is survived by her husband, Daryush; children Saeed and Cyrus (Betsy); grandchildren, Alexander (Ladan) and Mark (Betsy); great grandchildren, Sammy, Rex, Clara, Vesper, and Isaac along with many cousins and family. In leu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or your favorite charity.