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DAVE PARCHEN Obituary
Hillcrest/Bruce Lee Memorial Center
Dave 'Arthur' Parchen born on December 3, 1939, in Tacoma, Washington, passed away on August 10, 2011 at the age of 71.
Dave served in the Navy where he was a sonar tech on the USS Whitfield County until his discharge on 1964.
Dave married Sandra Cargo on November 23, 1963 in Puyallup, Washington. Dave and Sandy were blessed with 5 children and 6 grandchildren.
He retired from Evergreen Implement in Othello in 2009 where he worked for 38 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, creating things in the shop, active in the SCA and spent several years where he volunteered his time with the Lutheran Church.
Dave is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sandra. His children, Dean Parchen, Jason and Heather Parchen with son Jaydin, Debra and James Furness, sons Matthew, Justin and Timothy Duncan, Brandy and Danny Rytting with children Elijah and Theresa Ann.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents Evert and Gertrude Parchen, Roger Parchen (son), and his in-laws Vern and Patricia Cargo.
Memorial Service will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2505 W. 27th Ave. in Kennewick on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dave's name to the Bethlehem Lutheran School in Kennewick.
'He died with his work boots on and dirt on his jeans.'
At this time the family would like to invite you to sign the online guestbook, please visit: www.HillcrestBruceLee.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bruce and Bonnie Meier
August 12, 2011
Dearest Sandy and family, our hearts break for all of you. When we think of Dave, what comes to mind is his gentle nature and twinkle in his eye. He was a man truly devoted to family and friends. We wish we could be with all of you tomorrow but know our hearts will be there. Rev. 2:10 promises, "Be thou faithful unto death and I will give you a crown of life". Dave's smile is now focused on his Savior.
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