Harvey Eugene Parker

Harvey Eugene Parker, 89, passed away on July 28, 2022, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg. He was born on Oct. 23, 1932, in North Platte, to Irvin "Red" and Fern Garnett (White) Parker. Harvey grew up on the family farm south of North Platte with his two brothers. He attended Huebner School through eighth grade and graduated from high school at the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, in April 1949. Harvey married Marilyn Elaine Graham on June 10, 1951, in Hershey. He enlisted in the Army in 1953 and served until 1955. In 1960, Harvey and his family moved to Stapleton to join his brother in a farming and ranching operation. His life changed in 1975 when he trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Harvey and Marilyn moved to Gothenburg in 1985 when they purchased and operated the Daylight Donut Shop. In 2000 they retired and moved back to North Platte where Harvey lived until entering the nursing home in June 2022. Harvey was actively involved at Bethel E-Free Church in North Platte for more than 20 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Garnett; in-laws, Harry and Mildred Graham; his wife, Marilyn; brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and Ruth Parker; sister-in-law, Gaylin Graham; brother-in-law, Gary Graham; his son, James; and grandson, Joshua Badgley. Harvey is survived by his daughter, LuAnn (Kevin) Badgley of Kearney; his son, Matthew (Mary) Parker of Harrison; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his brother, Norlin (Janice) Parker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to the Harrison Bible Church Junior Rodeo Bible Camp, Harrison; the Bethel E-Free Church in North Platte or KJLT Radio Station in North Platte. Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the Bethel E-Free Church, North Platte. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell. For those who are unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed at adamsswanson.com. Viewing is from noon to 7 p.m., with family present 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.