R. Wayne Parker |
| Posted 2017-08-27 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ Published on Friday, August 25, 2017 <<< R. Wayne Parker entered into rest on July 25, 2017. He was born Nov. 22, 1943, the son of Paul Vaughn Parker and Alice Arlene (Henry) Parker and eldest brother to Linda Hall and Lloyd V. (Buddy) Parker. A man of many talents, Wayne taught his daughters to fish, to drive on the dirt backroads that he loved to travel on, and to appreciate all genres of music. He enjoyed these same activities frequently with his wife and grandchildren, instilling in them the same love of the outdoors and the virtues he held most dear. He was an accomplished photographer and could build or fix just about anything. Loyal to friends and a stickler for honesty, his relationships endured the test of time. Wayne and his wife Marilyn lived in North Idaho before moving to Lake Havasu City in 1990. North Idaho remained Wayne’s favorite place to return to for many summers, offering peace and a place of contentment. His biggest disappointment was that his illness these past two years prevented him from returning to Idaho. Wayne is survived by his wife, Marilyn -- his best friend who loved him dearly without reservation; daughters Chanda Parker, Paige Parker, and Brooke (Parker) Blackmore; stepdaughters Pamela (Missy) (Reno) Smahlik and Mary Reno; stepsons Patrick Reno and Michael Reno. Wayne also enjoyed his 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He will be remembered fondly by all as a beloved husband and friend to Marilyn, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, and best father-in-law ever. |
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