Roger W. Parker

Age 77, of Holt, passed away December 31, 2011. He was born January 22, 1934, in Holt, the son of the late Amos and Fern Parker. Roger was a longtime member of Holt United Methodist Church and a former partner of Parker Bros. Construction Company of Holt.

Roger is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Parker; 5 children, Tam (Vaughn) Vowels, Jay (Nancy) Parker, Gay (Ronald) Ridenour, Joy (Steve) Albert, and Kit Parker; 9 grandchildren, Keisha, Larry, Dale, Amanda, Troy, Kaycee, Aaron, Jarod and Collin; 2 great-grandchildren, Izaak and Logan; brother, Kenneth Parker; and sister, Maxine Lechlitner. He was preceded in death by his brothers Richard and Norman Parker.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Holt United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Glenn M. Wagner officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Mary Kanada
January 2, 2012 at 8:23 pm

To The Parker Family with deepest sympathy.

Revelation 21:4

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Sue and Bob Christiansen
January 2, 2012 at 8:47 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease which we lost Bob’s mom to. Our hearts go out to you.

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Cathy Griffin
January 3, 2012 at 8:32 am

I’m still in shock and can’t believe that he’s gone! I love you all and am blessed to have had the opportunity to know Roger this side of heaven. My prayer is for you to all be filled with peace as you trust in Christ to help you navigate these difficult waters of change.

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Rebecca and Adam Triantaflos
January 3, 2012 at 8:38 am

We are so sorry for your loss. No words can express the feelings. Just know that he went from Love to Love. Our prayers are with you all.

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Howard and Colleen Becker
January 3, 2012 at 9:01 am

May God Grace the Family of Roger with Great Memories to Give them Loving Comfort at this time of Loss. Our Prayers are with you.

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Lori Murphy
January 3, 2012 at 10:37 am

Parker Family,
Roger was so blessed to have you all care for him. I know it’s not an easy road. He is now returned to full health and you can feel proud of all of the loving care you provided. I’m sure he is thanking you all from heaven.
With deepest sympathy,
Ed, Lori & Joe Murphy

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Denise and Thom Greenhoe
January 3, 2012 at 10:44 am

To Tam, Vaughn, and family,

We are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you.

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patti vahary
January 3, 2012 at 2:13 pm

Our family would like to send our prayers and condolences.

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Becky Brewer, LCC
January 3, 2012 at 2:28 pm

Dear Kit and Family – Thinking of you at this difficult time; I hope fond memories will be a comfort in the coming days and weeks.
Sincerely,
Becky Brewer, LCC

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Eric Bennett
January 3, 2012 at 3:32 pm

Kit, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

So very sorry for your loss,
Eric

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Leslie Mohnke
January 3, 2012 at 4:36 pm

Kit and family,

I pray that God give you strength and comfort and that you draw on your faith, family and memories to help you through this time of grief.
My father battled Alzheimers for 9 years and he passed away this past August. I still miss him every day as I know you and your family will too but I have found comfort knowing that he is not suffering any more and that he now knows our names again.

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Jim de Vries
January 3, 2012 at 8:13 pm

My deepest sympathy to you, Kit.

My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 1982 and died in 1987 after being cared for in the homes of my siblings and me and in a nursing home. I empathize with what you’ve been going through.

Sincerely, Jim

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Mary Held
January 4, 2012 at 7:07 am

Kit and family-
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you all in my prayers.

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Terry Ballinger
January 4, 2012 at 11:53 am

It was always a pleasure to see your dad at the Christmas Party. It was evident he was getting the best care possible from his family. The time you spent with him will create lasting memories and help grant you peace through the sad times. Peace.

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Katie Walrad
January 4, 2012 at 5:15 pm

Dear Jay, Nancy, Colin and Jared,
We found out too late to pay our respects to your family tonight. We wanted you to know that we are very sorry for your loss, and that we are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. We are very fond of all of you and hope that we can support you in some small way. God Bless you all, may the Holy Spirit envelope you and your extended family with strength and love.
In Jesus’ name,
Your neighbors, the Walrad’s

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Maria Johnson
January 5, 2012 at 11:44 am

Dear Kit,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father.

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