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David Parker Obituary

David Hudson Parker 6/14/1920 ~ 7/11/2009 Our Dad passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from causes incident to age. We appreciate very much the care he received from Hospice. David Hudson Parker was born on June 14, 1920 in Blenheim, South Carolina, to John David and Ruth Hudson Parker. They moved to Salt Lake when he was three years old. Dave graduated from West High School in 1937. He received his Eagle Scout award with a swimming merit badge done in the Jordan River. He attended the LDS Business College. Dave was a proud US Naval Veteran of World War II, where he was stationed on Treasure Island in San Francisco, CA-1942. He married Eileen Hofheins on July 18, 1941. She died April 25, 2004. He retired from the Milwaukee Road Railroad in 1982. Dave is survived by daughters: Maureen (Barye) Blosch and Marian Jonas; and son Michael David; six grandchildren and five great-grand-sons. He is also survived by sister Miriam Ellett and brothers George, Moroni, William, and Curtis. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, infant son John Lee, granddaughter Nancy Blosch, sisters Vivian Green and Mary Alice Smith, and brother Pat. Friends may call at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Graveside services will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 North N Street.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2009.

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Pamela Glass

July 20, 2009

Michael,
My heart-felt condolences to you, your sisters and family. I am so sorry for your loss. And yet so glad that you were able to spend some great times with your dad over the past several years. I hope that those memories bring you comfort, joy and a little smile during this time.

July 16, 2009

Mike,

We are thinking of you here at USAMRIID and are so sorry for your loss. Please give our deepest sympathy to your family.

Pat Worsham and Bacteriology Division

James Barth

July 16, 2009

Dear Michael,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Even though I never got to meet your Dad, I believe he exhibited the same characteristics like yourself, kind and thoughtful. I count myself fortunate for being able to work and interact with you. I enjoyed conversing with you about your father and the many shared interests the two of you had. I appreciate and am impressed by the depth of knowledge you have gained, and I'm sure a lot of it has come from your father. I recall conversations expressing your excitement and joy each time you visited your father. What a wonderful relationship the two of you were able to share.

May God bless you and your family and my condolences to all who are feeling this great loss.

Deacon James Barth
Laboratory Co-worker
USAMRIID, Ft. Detrick, MD

Curtis Parker

July 16, 2009

Uncle Dave was a good man and a delight to visit with. I have many wonderful chilhood memories of his wit and humor when he would visit.

Our love and condolances go out to his family.

Curtis and Cami Parker

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