1933
Donald
2016
Donald Eugene Parker
October 26, 1933 — March 10, 2016
Eugene Parker, 82, of Ashland, Ore. peacefully passed away March 10, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home. Don was born October 26, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama.
He graduated from St. Bernard's High School, Class of '50. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, when he met Roslyn Cederlund, who was also serving in the Navy. The two wed in 1956.
Don always loved airplanes and flying. He pursued his passion by attending the Embry Riddle School of Aviation, graduating in December 1956. He then worked as a mechanic and flight instructor until becoming an air traffic controller. He was hired as a co-pilot by United Airlines in April 1965 and attained the status of Captain in 1977. Don captained his last flight with United from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) with his wife, Roslyn, aboard on November 1, 1993.
Following retirement, Don pursued his other passion, cycling. He logged tens of thousands of miles across Oregon and the west, often with Roslyn as his stoker on their tandem. He served tirelessly as the treasurer of the Siskiyou Velo Bicycle Club. When he was not cycling, he enjoyed spending time with his family, drinking coffee with friends, and reflecting on what a wonderful and fortunate life he lived. He will be missed by the many people who knew and loved him as a gentle man with an enduring Southern lilt in his voice.
Don is survived by the love of his life and wife of 60 years, Roslyn C. Parker; daughter, Frieda Parker (Karl Flesch); son, Jesse Parker (Karen Mock); granddaughter, Niki Flesch; sister-in-law, Alice Parker; niece, Sylvia Parker (Lars Espensen); nephew, Emmett ("Bo") Parker (Lorrie); grand-niece, Ella Katherine; and grand-nephew, Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Parker and Anne May Conway; and his brothers, Emmett and Albert Parker.
The family would like to thank Don's friends and the nurses and the staff at Providence Hospice.
A celebration of Don's life will be held in early May in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Providence Hospice.
Eugene Parker, 82, of Ashland, Ore. peacefully passed away March 10, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home. Don was born October 26, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama.
He graduated from St. Bernard's High School, Class of '50. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, when he met Roslyn Cederlund, who was also serving in the Navy. The two wed in 1956.
Don always loved airplanes and flying. He pursued his passion by attending the Embry Riddle School of Aviation, graduating in December 1956. He then worked as a mechanic and flight instructor until becoming an air traffic controller. He was hired as a co-pilot by United Airlines in April 1965 and attained the status of Captain in 1977. Don captained his last flight with United from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) with his wife, Roslyn, aboard on November 1, 1993.
Following retirement, Don pursued his other passion, cycling. He logged tens of thousands of miles across Oregon and the west, often with Roslyn as his stoker on their tandem. He served tirelessly as the treasurer of the Siskiyou Velo Bicycle Club. When he was not cycling, he enjoyed spending time with his family, drinking coffee with friends, and reflecting on what a wonderful and fortunate life he lived. He will be missed by the many people who knew and loved him as a gentle man with an enduring Southern lilt in his voice.
Don is survived by the love of his life and wife of 60 years, Roslyn C. Parker; daughter, Frieda Parker (Karl Flesch); son, Jesse Parker (Karen Mock); granddaughter, Niki Flesch; sister-in-law, Alice Parker; niece, Sylvia Parker (Lars Espensen); nephew, Emmett ("Bo") Parker (Lorrie); grand-niece, Ella Katherine; and grand-nephew, Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Parker and Anne May Conway; and his brothers, Emmett and Albert Parker.
The family would like to thank Don's friends and the nurses and the staff at Providence Hospice.
A celebration of Don's life will be held in early May in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Providence Hospice.
Donald Eugene Parker, 82 years, of Ashland, Ore. peacefully passed away March 10, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home. Don was born October 26, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama.
He graduated from St. Bernard's High School, Class of 1950. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, when he met Roslyn Cederlund, who was also serving in the Navy. The two wed in 1956.
Don always loved airplanes and flying. He pursued his passion by attending the Embry Riddle School of Aviation, graduating in December 1956. He then worked as a mechanic and flight instructor until becoming an air traffic controller. He was hired as a co-pilot by United Airlines in April 1965 and attained the status of Captain in 1977. Don captained his last flight with United from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) with his wife, Roslyn, aboard on November 1, 1993.
Following retirement, Don pursued his other passion, cycling. He logged tens of thousands of miles across Oregon and the west, often with Roslyn as his stoker on their tandem. He served tirelessly as the treasurer of the Siskiyou Velo Bicycle Club. When he was not cycling, he enjoyed spending time with his family, drinking coffee with friends, and reflecting on what a wonderful and fortunate life he lived. He will be missed by the many people who knew and loved him as a gentle man with an enduring Southern lilt in his voice.
Don is survived by the love of his life and wife of 60 years, Roslyn C. Parker; daughter, Frieda Parker (Karl Flesch); son, Jesse Parker (Karen Mock); granddaughter, Niki Flesch; sister-in-law, Alice Parker; niece, Sylvia Parker (Lars Espensen); nephew, Emmett ("Bo") Parker (Lorrie); grand-niece, Ella Katherine; and grand-nephew, Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Parker and Anne May Conway; and his brothers, Emmett and Albert Parker.
The family would like to thank Don's friends and the nurses and the staff at Providence Hospice.
A celebration of Don's life will be held in early May in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Providence Hospice.
He graduated from St. Bernard's High School, Class of '50. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, when he met Roslyn Cederlund, who was also serving in the Navy. The two wed in 1956.
Don always loved airplanes and flying. He pursued his passion by attending the Embry Riddle School of Aviation, graduating in December 1956. He then worked as a mechanic and flight instructor until becoming an air traffic controller. He was hired as a co-pilot by United Airlines in April 1965 and attained the status of Captain in 1977. Don captained his last flight with United from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) with his wife, Roslyn, aboard on November 1, 1993.
Following retirement, Don pursued his other passion, cycling. He logged tens of thousands of miles across Oregon and the west, often with Roslyn as his stoker on their tandem. He served tirelessly as the treasurer of the Siskiyou Velo Bicycle Club. When he was not cycling, he enjoyed spending time with his family, drinking coffee with friends, and reflecting on what a wonderful and fortunate life he lived. He will be missed by the many people who knew and loved him as a gentle man with an enduring Southern lilt in his voice.
Don is survived by the love of his life and wife of 60 years, Roslyn C. Parker; daughter, Frieda Parker (Karl Flesch); son, Jesse Parker (Karen Mock); granddaughter, Niki Flesch; sister-in-law, Alice Parker; niece, Sylvia Parker (Lars Espensen); nephew, Emmett ("Bo") Parker (Lorrie); grand-niece, Ella Katherine; and grand-nephew, Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Parker and Anne May Conway; and his brothers, Emmett and Albert Parker.
The family would like to thank Don's friends and the nurses and the staff at Providence Hospice.
A celebration of Don's life will be held in early May in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Providence Hospice.
Eugene Parker, 82, of Ashland, Ore. peacefully passed away March 10, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home. Don was born October 26, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama.
He graduated from St. Bernard's High School, Class of '50. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, when he met Roslyn Cederlund, who was also serving in the Navy. The two wed in 1956.
Don always loved airplanes and flying. He pursued his passion by attending the Embry Riddle School of Aviation, graduating in December 1956. He then worked as a mechanic and flight instructor until becoming an air traffic controller. He was hired as a co-pilot by United Airlines in April 1965 and attained the status of Captain in 1977. Don captained his last flight with United from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) with his wife, Roslyn, aboard on November 1, 1993.
Following retirement, Don pursued his other passion, cycling. He logged tens of thousands of miles across Oregon and the west, often with Roslyn as his stoker on their tandem. He served tirelessly as the treasurer of the Siskiyou Velo Bicycle Club. When he was not cycling, he enjoyed spending time with his family, drinking coffee with friends, and reflecting on what a wonderful and fortunate life he lived. He will be missed by the many people who knew and loved him as a gentle man with an enduring Southern lilt in his voice.
Don is survived by the love of his life and wife of 60 years, Roslyn C. Parker; daughter, Frieda Parker (Karl Flesch); son, Jesse Parker (Karen Mock); granddaughter, Niki Flesch; sister-in-law, Alice Parker; niece, Sylvia Parker (Lars Espensen); nephew, Emmett ("Bo") Parker (Lorrie); grand-niece, Ella Katherine; and grand-nephew, Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Parker and Anne May Conway; and his brothers, Emmett and Albert Parker.
The family would like to thank Don's friends and the nurses and the staff at Providence Hospice.
A celebration of Don's life will be held in early May in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Providence Hospice.
Donald Eugene Parker, 82 years, of Ashland, Ore. peacefully passed away March 10, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home. Don was born October 26, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama.
He graduated from St. Bernard's High School, Class of 1950. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, when he met Roslyn Cederlund, who was also serving in the Navy. The two wed in 1956.
Don always loved airplanes and flying. He pursued his passion by attending the Embry Riddle School of Aviation, graduating in December 1956. He then worked as a mechanic and flight instructor until becoming an air traffic controller. He was hired as a co-pilot by United Airlines in April 1965 and attained the status of Captain in 1977. Don captained his last flight with United from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) with his wife, Roslyn, aboard on November 1, 1993.
Following retirement, Don pursued his other passion, cycling. He logged tens of thousands of miles across Oregon and the west, often with Roslyn as his stoker on their tandem. He served tirelessly as the treasurer of the Siskiyou Velo Bicycle Club. When he was not cycling, he enjoyed spending time with his family, drinking coffee with friends, and reflecting on what a wonderful and fortunate life he lived. He will be missed by the many people who knew and loved him as a gentle man with an enduring Southern lilt in his voice.
Don is survived by the love of his life and wife of 60 years, Roslyn C. Parker; daughter, Frieda Parker (Karl Flesch); son, Jesse Parker (Karen Mock); granddaughter, Niki Flesch; sister-in-law, Alice Parker; niece, Sylvia Parker (Lars Espensen); nephew, Emmett ("Bo") Parker (Lorrie); grand-niece, Ella Katherine; and grand-nephew, Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Parker and Anne May Conway; and his brothers, Emmett and Albert Parker.
The family would like to thank Don's friends and the nurses and the staff at Providence Hospice.
A celebration of Don's life will be held in early May in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Providence Hospice.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Donald Eugene Parker, please visit our flower store.
Guestbook
Visits: 0
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors