At the age of eighty-two, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away surrounded by family and friends on February 4, 2014 due to complications following a stroke.
Born February 5, 1931 in Bennion to Herbert and Mabel Parker.
Ross Parker was a man of great service and generosity. He was born and lived all his life on the family farm in Bennion/Taylorsville.
Ross loved to work. Ross farmed all his life and would get up at 3:00 a.m. to milk cows then go to work at another job. He drove a school bus for Granite School District, managed the Salt Lake County Equestrian Center, and was currently working for Utah Lake Distributing. He graduated from Granite High School.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also a member of The American Quarter Horse Association. He didn't like long meetings.
He was a huge Jazz fan. Ross loved competition. Competing himself where he won many County Recreation leagues and All Church Championships in basketball where he wished they had a 3pt line and fast pitch softball where he was a great pitcher. He loved watching and supporting his grandkids when they compete in their sports and activities.
Ross always had a love for horses. He competed and supported his kids in all their rodeo and horse events. He had friends wherever he went and will be greatly missed by all.
Survived by children, Mark (Lisa) Parker, Jill (Jim) Atkinson, and Carrie (Joe) Ruiz; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Hazel Simpson.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. in the Riverview Ward Chapel, 1325 West 5550 South. Viewings will be held on Monday, February 10, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road (1700 West), and Tuesday at the church from 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Interment: Taylorsville Memorial Park Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from February 8 to February 9, 2014.
Born February 5, 1931 in Bennion to Herbert and Mabel Parker.
Ross Parker was a man of great service and generosity. He was born and lived all his life on the family farm in Bennion/Taylorsville.
Ross loved to work. Ross farmed all his life and would get up at 3:00 a.m. to milk cows then go to work at another job. He drove a school bus for Granite School District, managed the Salt Lake County Equestrian Center, and was currently working for Utah Lake Distributing. He graduated from Granite High School.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also a member of The American Quarter Horse Association. He didn't like long meetings.
He was a huge Jazz fan. Ross loved competition. Competing himself where he won many County Recreation leagues and All Church Championships in basketball where he wished they had a 3pt line and fast pitch softball where he was a great pitcher. He loved watching and supporting his grandkids when they compete in their sports and activities.
Ross always had a love for horses. He competed and supported his kids in all their rodeo and horse events. He had friends wherever he went and will be greatly missed by all.
Survived by children, Mark (Lisa) Parker, Jill (Jim) Atkinson, and Carrie (Joe) Ruiz; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Hazel Simpson.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. in the Riverview Ward Chapel, 1325 West 5550 South. Viewings will be held on Monday, February 10, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road (1700 West), and Tuesday at the church from 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Interment: Taylorsville Memorial Park Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from February 8 to February 9, 2014.
At the age of eighty-two, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away surrounded by family and friends on February 4, 2014 due to complications following a stroke.
Born February 5, 1931 in Bennion to Herbert and Mabel Parker.
Ross Parker was a man of great service and generosity. He was born and lived all his life on the family farm in Bennion/Taylorsville.
Ross loved to work. Ross farmed all his life and would get up at 3:00 a.m. to milk cows then go to work at another job. He drove a school bus for Granite School District, managed the Salt Lake County Equestrian Center, and was currently working for Utah Lake Distributing. He graduated from Granite High School.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also a member of The American Quarter Horse Association. He didn't like long meetings.
He was a huge Jazz fan. Ross loved competition. Competing himself where he won many County Recreation leagues and All Church Championships in basketball where he wished they had a 3pt line and fast pitch softball where he was a great pitcher. He loved watching and supporting his grandkids when they compete in their sports and activities.
Ross always had a love for horses. He competed and supported his kids in all their rodeo and horse events. He had friends wherever he went and will be greatly missed by all.
Survived by children, Mark (Lisa) Parker, Jill (Jim) Atkinson, and Carrie (Joe) Ruiz; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Hazel Simpson.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. in the Riverview Ward Chapel, 1325 West 5550 South. Viewings will be held on Monday, February 10, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road (1700 West), and Tuesday at the church from 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Interment: Taylorsville Memorial Park Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from February 8 to February 9, 2014.
Born February 5, 1931 in Bennion to Herbert and Mabel Parker.
Ross Parker was a man of great service and generosity. He was born and lived all his life on the family farm in Bennion/Taylorsville.
Ross loved to work. Ross farmed all his life and would get up at 3:00 a.m. to milk cows then go to work at another job. He drove a school bus for Granite School District, managed the Salt Lake County Equestrian Center, and was currently working for Utah Lake Distributing. He graduated from Granite High School.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also a member of The American Quarter Horse Association. He didn't like long meetings.
He was a huge Jazz fan. Ross loved competition. Competing himself where he won many County Recreation leagues and All Church Championships in basketball where he wished they had a 3pt line and fast pitch softball where he was a great pitcher. He loved watching and supporting his grandkids when they compete in their sports and activities.
Ross always had a love for horses. He competed and supported his kids in all their rodeo and horse events. He had friends wherever he went and will be greatly missed by all.
Survived by children, Mark (Lisa) Parker, Jill (Jim) Atkinson, and Carrie (Joe) Ruiz; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Hazel Simpson.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. in the Riverview Ward Chapel, 1325 West 5550 South. Viewings will be held on Monday, February 10, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road (1700 West), and Tuesday at the church from 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Interment: Taylorsville Memorial Park Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from February 8 to February 9, 2014.
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