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Michael Parker Obituary
In loving memory of Michael Francis Parker. Born September 13, 1956. He passed away on September 8, 2014. Mike moved from Indiana to Reno with his beloved parents, Jack and Loretta Parker, as a young child.
Spending 18 years at Circus Reno and 12 years at amazon.com. Mike leaves behind his loving wife, Shannon Parker, wonderful children; Jennifer Parker, Kimberlee (Shane) Cassinelli, Alyssa Parker, Nicole Parker, and Michael Parker, and his grandson, Landon.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Parker
ALECIA FRITZ
September 11, 2024
Michael, you'll always be remembered and missed. I'm thankful for the years I got to work at Amazon with you. I hope you're at peace with God and may we see each other again some day.
julio c gonzalez
September 11, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Tadd Devine
September 11, 2022
My sincere condolences and prayers always, it was a joy growing up as teens back when
Steve Johnson
September 16, 2019
Mike Parker was one of the greatest persons I have ever encountered in my life, and reading all the positive comments prove that assessment. I personally ran into him at a car wash in Reno and he was the manager of that car wash and he made such an impression on me as a people person that I gave him my business card where I was the Bell Captain at Circus Circus and said I would love to give him a job as a bellman. Three days later he showed up for the job interview and he got the job immediately. I remember introducing him to the director of guest services and hotel manager. They were very impressed with him. And so impressed he worked for Circus Circus for over a decade way after I moved on to other endeavors in life.
Mike and I became very good friends and went to concerts as well our wives attended dinners with us. He was one of the luckiest people I ever met, we would go to some restaurant in a casino and he would always stick his change in one machine and pull the handle, and the bells would start ringing. He did that so many times and every time he would get that Mike Parker giggle. We would go to a bar for our after shift drink, you could bet he would always order a tall
kulula separator and I would say how do you stay so skinny drinking those? He would always respond with something so off the wall and make me laugh.
Mike touched so many lives with the people he worked with and the thousands of customers of the Circus Hotel. Its been 5 years now that he has passed.
Age 57 was way to young. I think of that song by Billy Joel "Only The Good Die Young".
You touched so many lives in a positive way. To his wife and children Ive never met you, but you know the husband and father you lost. We will never forget Mike Parker!
Fran Conigliaro
October 18, 2014
I was very saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Mike and I were members of a large group of friends who all worked at McDonald's in our junior and senior years of high school or longer.We spent many wonderful hours together bowling, chatting and cruising around Reno. We would all meet in the parking lot after McDonald's closed and spend hours just chatting all night at Denny's, Boomtown etc. We all loved being with eachother and just had so much fun together. Mike had such a wonderful sense of humor. I especially loved his three stoges imitations. Those two years spent with Mike were really two of the best years of my life and I will always be grateful to him for those wonderful years of friendship. God bless you, Mike!
September 22, 2014
We had a lot of laugh's Mike, Rest in peace. Rick Perdue.
Shannon Parker
September 20, 2014
We are truly grateful to have been blessed to have Mike in our lives, as a husband and as a father. Not only does his memory live with us but with all of you! Thank you for all of the wonderful things you have said, for sharing your memories, and all of the support! Sincerely His Family
Joey Hammers
September 20, 2014
You will be missed. You were a wonderful person and a great to work for. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Bill O'Driscoll
September 19, 2014
Way too many years ago, Mike and I graduated from high school together. Don't think I saw him since. Reading all these memories, I'm not surprised at the nice things said. Mike was truly one of the good guys in this world.
September 19, 2014
may god bless you and be with you.you and your family are in our prayers. rest in peace. mike and cindy martin
Shellice Bessey
September 19, 2014
Mike
You were a great man! You were not my manager, but u took the time to listen to me, give advise, and make me laugh when I needed it! You showed me that you could be good leader and friend at the same time! Thank you! You will truly be missed!
Walter Hogan
September 18, 2014
So sorry for your passing. You are one of the 'good ones' and left a positive mark on all that knew you. Wishing you and your family the grace of God in these sad times. Rest In Peace.
September 18, 2014
Rest in Peace Mike. A prayer for you and your family.
The O'Rourkes
September 18, 2014
Mike, you will truly be missed. You were such a great person and one of the best managers I have had at Amazon. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I was really blessed to have known you. R.I.P
September 18, 2014
had him for a manger for awhile relay liked him as a friend. we will miss you. Mike
Vara Kusal
September 18, 2014
So sad to hear about Mike. We worked together for many years at Circus and he was always so positive and caring. In 16 years I don't recall ever seeing him angry. The world is a poorer place without him. I do not know his family, but please know his kind spirit touched many lives."Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." Rabindranath Tagore
Ashley Holguin
September 17, 2014
I don't know what happened to you. It makes me soo sad to hear. You were a genuinely kind person. Always concerned more about others, than the job they performed. I always remembered you, talking about your kids. A prayer for your peace, and strength for your family.
tammy Woodcock
September 17, 2014
May you rest in peace Mike. Thank you for all your mentoring, motivation, and compassion. You truly will be missed. Prayers for your loved ones
tammy Woodcock
September 17, 2014
May you rest in peace Mike. Thank you for all your mentoring, motivation, and compassion. You truly missed
Sabina Straight
September 17, 2014
May you rest in peace Mike Parker. Until we will meet again.
Tadd and Karen Devine
September 17, 2014
May you rest in peace in the heaven above. God Bless
Patty Lopez
September 17, 2014
God has called you home! You will be missed by many who knew you.
Amanda Peterson
September 17, 2014
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather, openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. "Unknown".
I once read in a book that everyone who enters your life, no matter for how long..moments or years, it changes you forever. I simple good morning can change a bad start to the day which changes how your tomorrow goes. You will be with me forever because you helped to shape me and make me who I am. You will be sorely missed Parker.
Marissa Mensch
September 17, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Mike passing. He was my manager at Amazon. My thoughts & prayers are with his family.
C. Boe
September 17, 2014
May you rest in peace Mike. Thank you for all your mentoring, motivation, and compassion. You truly will be missed. Prayers for your loved ones.
Todd Early
September 17, 2014
I worked for Mike at Circus Circus and he was always was either smiling or laughing and was a joy to work for. Rest in peace and my condolences to his family.
Alecia Fritz
September 17, 2014
Michael was awesome to work for and with at Amazon . com and I will always miss him. God bless you Michael and may the Lord give his family the strength to move on.
Brad parker
September 17, 2014
Mike was my boss at circus circus and my friend we hung out for a lot of years I will really miss him
Rose Cisneros
September 17, 2014
Mike you will be missed by all. You were a wonderful manager to work for. I will keep your family in my prayers. Thanks for the great times at Amazon.
Jennifer Clanton Johnson
September 17, 2014
Both William and I feel that we have lost a good friend. RIP Mikey! You will be greatly missed. Prayers to your family.
Tadd Devine
September 17, 2014
This news of the Mike's loss deeply saddened me. I also haven't seen him for a long time and used to work at Mc Donald's with him in the mid 70's. We shared lots of time together working on our muscle cars and racing at Sacramento Raceway. Great times to be always remembered with Mike. My sincere condolences go to his entire family I never had the chance to meet. God Bless
Barbara Twaddle
September 17, 2014
Oh Mike you were the best to work with and for. I loved the laughing cat on your computer, you always knew how to make people laugh & look on the bright side ... you will be dearly missed, Heaven is lucky to have you .. Hugs & prayers to your family
September 17, 2014
The best, gave it all he had, peace and love to all you leave behind
Genette/Dan
September 17, 2014
Be at peace. We are heart broken
Peg Wood
September 17, 2014
Mike was a truly kind and decent man. He was a joy to work with. My deepest sympathies to his family. Rest in Peace Mike - we will all meet again. God Bless.
DONNA BARLESE
September 17, 2014
DEAR MIKE
YOU WILL BE MISSED AND YOU WERE A GREAT BOSS AT AMAZON.COM YOU WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR EVERYONE.
MISS YOU
DONNA AND ARMELLIO
Jennifer Parker
September 17, 2014
To Mike's Kids,
You have my deepest sympathies. Your dad was a great guy, and one of the best managers I ever had. He made the nights bearable and fun. Sometimes the humor was at his expense, and he would run away turning beet red, leaving me and my friend laughing for the next hour at how easily embarrassed he got.
When I was pregnant with my oldest daughter he would send my friend into the bathroom if he felt I'd been in there too long, which was almost every single time I had to go. He even stopped in the middle of the start of shift stand-up once because I was having braxton-hicks contractions and he was worried I was going into labor. He watched over me so closely the whole time, and I appreciated how caring he was in a time when I needed it the most.
The world is less with him not in it, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have known him.
RIP Mike. <3
julio gonzalez
September 17, 2014
Rest in peace my friend, greatest supervisor I ever had, You are in a better place. My condolences to Shannon and his kids.
sal padilla
September 17, 2014
May the lord keep be with you now that ur gonenunto him thank you for the memories that I have of you as my boss at circus circus specially when I helped you move to your new place with ur wonderful kids may god keep you in his glory and you will be missed
Matt Stellato
September 17, 2014
I worked with Mike at Circus Circus beginning in 1986 until he left. He was a good man and a good friend. You will be missed. I'm a Steelers fan but this is for you Mike...."Go Bears". Rest in peace my brother,
Margie Bennett
September 17, 2014
Dear Mike, you were one of the best and kindest bosses at Amazon. I didn't know anybody who didn't like you. You always had a smile on your face and a hand to lend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless you always.
Diane Davis
September 17, 2014
Rest in peace
Donna Barlese
September 17, 2014
Mike,
I will always miss you. You were a great boss at Amazon and I learned alot from you. I know you always had fun at work and liked teasing me the way I talked with my West Virginia accent and the time i bought you a can of possum from West Virginia. I can still hear you yelling possum when I said pole.Love you and miss you. I know you also liked the magnets that we got from different places we went. Armellio and Donna Barlese/
JOHN POYNTER
September 16, 2014
Mike backed me up at Amazon when nobody else would. His loss is immeasurable, personally and professionally. Thanks, Mike, for your friendship.
Xiomara Magana
September 16, 2014
Mike Parker,
What can I say about the most wonderful manager I have ever had. You were always interested in how I was doing and how I was feeling. I shared so much with you as to making jokes about how loud I was and how I was so young and did not know about the world. You knew I looked at you as a role model you always seem to help me at work as to me being stressed out. I will forever have you in my prayers. You will be remember as the man that had more shoes then I could think of and brightest colors. Not to mention the best sense of humor. Rest in Paradise Mike Parker you will Always be remembered.
larry pfeifer
September 16, 2014
i know that no one in his immediate family know me but i will say that mike made an impression on me that i will never forget. i worked with mike when we were still kids in high school at mcdonalds on keystone ave. we also bowled together in a league at starlite bowl. those were some of the best times ever in my life.we had such a great group of guys and we did alot of things together back then . life was so carefree and so much fun. mike always was so much fun to be around. all of the rest of you who worked with us know who you are and know what i am talking about. what great days we had back then. to his family, just know that even though i havent seen him in years i share in your loss. i know you lost a very great man. i wish i could be there to share the memories. i will say a prayer for all of you. god bless
TRISHA MCDONALD
September 16, 2014
May the Lord wrap you in his arms and free you from any pain. Love you and miss you so much..
TRISHA MCDONALD
September 16, 2014
Dear Mike, I miss you terribly and think of you every day; at work I wait for you to be standing behind me watching my work as you always did. You will never know just how much of an impact you truly had on my life daily. Thank you for always allowing me to cry it out at your desk . You never hesitated to lend an ear or be a true friend. I pray for your eternal rest and peace. I miss you "pops".... love Trisha....
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