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1942
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2016
Dennis Parker Obituary
07/30/1942
04/17/2016
Dennis Parker passed away in his Nevada home on Sunday, April 17, 2016.
Dennis grew up in Davenport, IA and came out to California to start a new life. Shortly after arriving he met his wife Sharon and together spent the next 41 years raising their 4 children.
Dennis was a retired Sergeant with the Fremont Police Department, a career he was most proud of.
After the loss of his beloved wife, he relocated to Nevada to live out his golden years golfing and bowling. His latest pride and joy was his 1940 Ford that he enjoyed entering in the local car shows. He was also looking forward to becoming a great-grandpa this Summer.
Dennis is preceded in death by his wife Sharon, his parents Cyril H. and K. Mercedes Parker; his brothers David, Ronald, Gerard and Patrick Parker and his sister Nancy Van Hoosier.
Dennis is survived by his four children; Kimbrely (Kevin) Gruidl of Livermore, CA, Michele (Danel) Hudon of Kuna, ID, Michael Parker of San Francisco, CA and Kathleen Parker of Livermore, CA; four grandchildren Erika, Logan, Angel, and David; his brother Richard (Marla) Parker and sisters Mary Ann (Dennis) Hagemann and Sara (Ronald) Lannan as well as many nieces and nephews.
Dennis will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A rosary and vigil will be on Thursday, April 28 at 7PM and Mass on Friday, April 29 at 1PM; all services will be at St. Michael Church, 458 Maple St., Livermore.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are sent to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or the charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Carol
April 23, 2024
I will always remember Dennis as a good, generous and kind man. We need people like him in our lives.
May 24, 2016
Rest in Peace ., ❤
Carole Reynolds
April 29, 2016
I will miss Dennis' visits to the St. Robert's office. He was helpful, kind and generous.
Sharon Holley
April 28, 2016
Rest in peace Dennis. We will miss you at St. Robert Bellarmine.
Sharon Holley
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