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2020
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Steven Parsons Obituary
He was born Nov. 9, 1942, in Oelwein, Iowa, to the late Earl Foster and Inez Borland Parsons. He married his much beloved wife Patricia A. Alcorn on April 17, 1971, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his cherished daughter Allison Parsons of Peoria; brother Jeffrey (Joan) Parsons of Pensacola, Florida; and several close cousins and their families.
Steve graduated from Galesburg High School and Bradley University with a degree in automotive engineering. After graduating from Bradley, he worked as a service representative for American Motors in Chicago for a short time. In 1965, be began working as a technician at Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Mossville, retiring in 2002.
He was a member of Sports Car Club of America, the Heart of Illinois Sports Car Club, SAAB Club and the AMC Rambler Club. Steve was a man of many interests, including traveling, sailing, cars, autocross events, hill climb events, car shows, motorcycles, photography, going to estate sales, and collecting various old toys. He especially took pride in his Lionel train set from his childhood days. He loved nature and all animals great and small. He cherished his many sweet dogs over the years, and Perry, their 45-year-old box turtle.
The family would like to thank all the dedicated doctors and nurses who have treated Steve over the last two years. He received wonderful care and we feel blessed to have had each and every one of them.
A memorial visitation for Steven will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at Glendale Cemetery in Washington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice or to the Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue.
Steven's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may also be sent to his family.
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Travis Sailor
October 27, 2020
I grew up living next door to Steve and he was the best neighbor anyone could ask for. Steve was kind, thoughtful, caring, and the first to offer you help. Steve will be dearly missed by myself and my family. We are grateful that we were able to know him for many years.
Rodney Hamilton
October 2, 2020
I am sorry to see the passing of Steven. I worked with him at the Cat Tech Center and he was always very helpful. We had many good conversations and was always a pleasure speaking with him. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Rod
Ron Dupree
September 27, 2020
From the days of working at Cat and competing at autocrosses to seeing you with your red Rambler at cruise ins and car shows we have known each other for a long time. I will miss you Steve
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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. - Washington2075 Washington Road, Washington, IL 61571
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