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James PARKS Obituary
James W. (Bill) Parks, age 86, was born and raised Austin TX. On Monday, January 12, 2015, the good Lord called our family's Dad to be in his final resting place. Survived by his wife of 67 faithful years, Hazel Bonnell Parks, son Larry Parks, daughters Debrah, Heather, Amber, Ashley Bronstad, sister L Gean Richardson, nephew Tommy Richardson and 3 great-grand children: Anthony, Adrian and Madison. Service is January 17th at 3 pm. Location is Berkley United Methodist Church, 2407 Berkley Avenue, Austin, TX 78745.
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Amber Bronstad
July 9, 2016
In the depths of life when time turns a new leaf in search for change, the most difficult part is opening a new perception for the opportunities that may have the door to success. In any circumstance, my grandfather not only would of seen the way to that first step on the road destined for potentialities to prevail in a successfull field of self worth , he would of been the stronghold with shielded words of wisdom that would prepare the battle in the strive in which effort was put forth in to be the woman he knew I was born to be. A leader, just as he was. A tough love intended to build the foundative characteristics any person would die trying to be the grounded strength on . He succeeded in his life's purpose in more ways then anybody could count. And as selfish as it feels , to of lost that determination in myself when everything in my life crumbled , because it was easiest to tuck the truth away from feeling anything at all , some how , the stepping stones I've always known went with the life of emotion. Not that they were depleted , more so put up for when I needed that reality the most . Maybe, I still haven't found so much as a feeling in all of this , but I completely understand why the path of things as such unfold the way they do , and it's now that I thank my grandfather for the lesson in the story of a buck that didn't see intuitive contrast for the beauty of natural coincidence . And that's a secret I would never tell . Because the story told years ago , just saved my life tonight .
Debra Bronstad
January 19, 2015
I LOVE you dad. I still can't believe that you are really gone. It just doesn't seem real or right. But we will NEVER forget how much you truly inspired and touched us all, along with every other single person who you ever did meet in your life. You are really, really gonna be missed!
Debra Parks Bronstad
January 19, 2015
The greatest man who I not only had the pleasure of knowing, but I also had as such a very important and supportive part of my family. He was the backbone of it all, and the one who anybody and everybody could count to lean on. He was the rock solid foundation that we ALL trusted to stand on, because we were absolutely certain that it would never crack or break, and that he would never let us fall. And he was truly an honest man, and one of his word. If he ever said something, then you can believe he honestly meant it, and if he told you that he was going to do something, then you could actually bet your very last dollar that he would. Such an awesome person, and one who was the most genuine and sincere man who you could hope you ever had the privilege of getting to meet and know. And either I must be the luckiest person in the whole world, or just extremely blessed, because not only was I one of those people, but I also got to have the honor of being able to call him "MY DAD"!!! I LOVE you dad. Always have, and always will. Rest well and in total peace!
Tom & Gloria Garrett
January 17, 2015
Bonnell and Family Please accept our sincere condolences. I will always treasure the years we worked together.
Jesse Gutierrez & Carolyn Mann
January 16, 2015
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Bill, a good boss and co-worker who was always willing to share his knowledge and experience. Bill had a good sense of humor and was a pleasure to work with. He was a good man, and he will be missed.
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