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Captain STUART M. PARCHER U.S. Navy
Stuart Michael Parcher, 82, died peacefully with family at his side on January 30, 2013 in Lafayette, Colorado, after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.A native of Glendale, California, Stuart graduated from the University of Southern California in 1952. He served 30 years as a U.S. Naval Officer in the fields of communications, intelligence and Naval Security. He served in Hawaii, Maryland, Washington D.C., the Philippines, England, Virginia and Okinawa. His awards include two Meritorious Service medals. In 1982, he joined the Lockheed Missiles and Space Company in Arlington, VA, retiring in 1995.Stuart served on the Board of Directors of the Potomac River Jazz Club (PRJC) and organized quarterly concerts of their favorite band, the Buck Creek Jazz Band, for many years in the D.C. area.He is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, June Frances Abbey Parcher, their two sons, CDR Donald S. Parcher, U.S.N. (Ret.) (Laraine) and Kenneth M. Parcher (Linda) of Hanover, Maryland, his older sister Margaret (Peg) Faulkner (Ray), and, four grandchildren, Jeffrey, Matthew, Gregory and Elizabeth.A service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at the Ingleside retirement community, 701 King Farm Blvd., Rockville, Maryland 20850. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stuart's memory would be appreciated to the Fisher House Foundation, fisherhouse.org, Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850.More info: devolfuneralhome.com.
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February 21, 2013
June,Don,Ken
We are just back from time at Sanibel in Florida. So very saddened to learn of Stu's passing. I regret so very much that our paths didn't cross often in the past few years - my great loss. I shall always remember him as a kind, gentle, considerate, reliable, intelligent solid friend and much admired Navy man. In our days together on Nebraska Ave and at Ft Meade, he was a thorough soft spoken professional who could always be counted on. When Stu spoke, all in his presence listened.He was also a great carpool mate with a keen sense of humor and an interesting, stimulating conversationalist which helped greatly in relieving the boredom of the 60 odd mile round trips.
In some small way, we share your great loss. We were indeed blessed to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love
Jim & Doris
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Haeworth Robertson
February 8, 2013
When I started attending Potomac River Jazz Club events some 10 yesrs ago, Stu and June were the first to welcome me and they continued that hospitality ever after. It was always a pleasure to be with them, and I hope to keep seeing June at PRJC and related events.
Hank & Joyce Whitney
February 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. What an accomplished man!
Bill & Sue Schneider
February 8, 2013
We were very glad to be with Stu & June on the final JazzSea cruise last month. He had a good time, especially when listening to Buck Creek's jazz. Thanks to Don and Elizabeth for bring them on the cruise. And thanks to Stu for all he had done to support traditional jazz in the DC area.
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