Craig was born on November 21, 1952 and passed away on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016.
Craig was a resident of Provo,Utah.
Services will be held at a later date.
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Craig Parker, 63, passed away on March
27, 2016 in Provo, Utah. He was born 21
Nov 1952 Walla Walla, Washington, to John and Josephine (Jo) Parker, who had four sons, John Jr., Van, Craig and Mark. Craig grew up in Kennewick, Washington attending public schools and graduating from Kennewick High School, the class of
1971. Craig attended various colleges, including Ricks College
(Rexburg, ID), Spokane Falls Community College (Spokane, WA), and Columbia Basin College (Pasco, WA). Craig sang and played in bands since he was 17, playing at school and public dances, as well at bars. One of his band mates remembered the young Craig, saying, he never formally studied music but he had an immense talent.
In between his high school and college years, Craig worked as a firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service in the Cascade Mountains.
In the late 70's, Craig followed his parents in a move to Utah, where he assisted running and managing the Star Theater and Drive In in Huntington, Utah, which he helped operate for more than two decades. As well as this, Craig continued his musical ambitions. In 1978, he and his father established the recording firm, Goldcap Records, with their studio in Provo, Utah. Craig also created the five-member rock band Wild Bunch, which
performed concerts at local fairs. Craig sang lead vocals, and played guitar and keyboards. Throughout his career, he became a composer, songwriter, musical engineer, and arranger. In his later years, he was a sound technician mixing and remixing band recordings around the state. Craig made his home on the road, in Provo and Springville, where he had a studio, and at his parent’s in Huntington, where he worked at the theaters. He remained in Huntington after the passing of his parents. Craig passed away suffering complications from an illness.
Craig did not marry, nor have any children. He is survived by his eldest brother John Ira, Jr. (Shana Le Parker) of Orem, who served as Emery County Commissioner for four years; sister-in-law Betty Parker (Van Parker); and their 13 grown children and their families. Craig is fondly remembered not only for his love of music, but especially for film, which he had a proficient command of film history, and was an avid and astute observer and follower of film in all of its genres: blockbusters, independent, and foreign films.
Craig is preceded in death by his parents, John Ira, Sr. and Josephine Brenn; his brothers Van Ellis (Betty Parker) and Mark; and his nephew, Forrest (Van & Betty).
Memorial services will be held April 16th at the house of Craig’s niece, Nicole Stewart (Matt Stewart), followed by a small dedicatory service at Springville’s Historic City Cemetery, 443 South 200 East, Springville, Utah. The family has designated no flowers or donations are needed. Wheeler Mortuary is handling
all arrangements. Please reach out to them in order to make contact with the family.
Craig was a resident of Provo,Utah.
Services will be held at a later date.
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Craig-Allen-Parker-103439402
Craig Parker, 63, passed away on March
27, 2016 in Provo, Utah. He was born 21
Nov 1952 Walla Walla, Washington, to John and Josephine (Jo) Parker, who had four sons, John Jr., Van, Craig and Mark. Craig grew up in Kennewick, Washington attending public schools and graduating from Kennewick High School, the class of
1971. Craig attended various colleges, including Ricks College
(Rexburg, ID), Spokane Falls Community College (Spokane, WA), and Columbia Basin College (Pasco, WA). Craig sang and played in bands since he was 17, playing at school and public dances, as well at bars. One of his band mates remembered the young Craig, saying, he never formally studied music but he had an immense talent.
In between his high school and college years, Craig worked as a firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service in the Cascade Mountains.
In the late 70's, Craig followed his parents in a move to Utah, where he assisted running and managing the Star Theater and Drive In in Huntington, Utah, which he helped operate for more than two decades. As well as this, Craig continued his musical ambitions. In 1978, he and his father established the recording firm, Goldcap Records, with their studio in Provo, Utah. Craig also created the five-member rock band Wild Bunch, which
performed concerts at local fairs. Craig sang lead vocals, and played guitar and keyboards. Throughout his career, he became a composer, songwriter, musical engineer, and arranger. In his later years, he was a sound technician mixing and remixing band recordings around the state. Craig made his home on the road, in Provo and Springville, where he had a studio, and at his parent’s in Huntington, where he worked at the theaters. He remained in Huntington after the passing of his parents. Craig passed away suffering complications from an illness.
Craig did not marry, nor have any children. He is survived by his eldest brother John Ira, Jr. (Shana Le Parker) of Orem, who served as Emery County Commissioner for four years; sister-in-law Betty Parker (Van Parker); and their 13 grown children and their families. Craig is fondly remembered not only for his love of music, but especially for film, which he had a proficient command of film history, and was an avid and astute observer and follower of film in all of its genres: blockbusters, independent, and foreign films.
Craig is preceded in death by his parents, John Ira, Sr. and Josephine Brenn; his brothers Van Ellis (Betty Parker) and Mark; and his nephew, Forrest (Van & Betty).
Memorial services will be held April 16th at the house of Craig’s niece, Nicole Stewart (Matt Stewart), followed by a small dedicatory service at Springville’s Historic City Cemetery, 443 South 200 East, Springville, Utah. The family has designated no flowers or donations are needed. Wheeler Mortuary is handling
all arrangements. Please reach out to them in order to make contact with the family.
Craig was born on November 21, 1952 and passed away on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016.
Craig was a resident of Provo,Utah.
Services will be held at a later date.
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Craig-Allen-Parker-103439402
Craig Parker, 63, passed away on March
27, 2016 in Provo, Utah. He was born 21
Nov 1952 Walla Walla, Washington, to John and Josephine (Jo) Parker, who had four sons, John Jr., Van, Craig and Mark. Craig grew up in Kennewick, Washington attending public schools and graduating from Kennewick High School, the class of
1971. Craig attended various colleges, including Ricks College
(Rexburg, ID), Spokane Falls Community College (Spokane, WA), and Columbia Basin College (Pasco, WA). Craig sang and played in bands since he was 17, playing at school and public dances, as well at bars. One of his band mates remembered the young Craig, saying, he never formally studied music but he had an immense talent.
In between his high school and college years, Craig worked as a firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service in the Cascade Mountains.
In the late 70's, Craig followed his parents in a move to Utah, where he assisted running and managing the Star Theater and Drive In in Huntington, Utah, which he helped operate for more than two decades. As well as this, Craig continued his musical ambitions. In 1978, he and his father established the recording firm, Goldcap Records, with their studio in Provo, Utah. Craig also created the five-member rock band Wild Bunch, which
performed concerts at local fairs. Craig sang lead vocals, and played guitar and keyboards. Throughout his career, he became a composer, songwriter, musical engineer, and arranger. In his later years, he was a sound technician mixing and remixing band recordings around the state. Craig made his home on the road, in Provo and Springville, where he had a studio, and at his parent’s in Huntington, where he worked at the theaters. He remained in Huntington after the passing of his parents. Craig passed away suffering complications from an illness.
Craig did not marry, nor have any children. He is survived by his eldest brother John Ira, Jr. (Shana Le Parker) of Orem, who served as Emery County Commissioner for four years; sister-in-law Betty Parker (Van Parker); and their 13 grown children and their families. Craig is fondly remembered not only for his love of music, but especially for film, which he had a proficient command of film history, and was an avid and astute observer and follower of film in all of its genres: blockbusters, independent, and foreign films.
Craig is preceded in death by his parents, John Ira, Sr. and Josephine Brenn; his brothers Van Ellis (Betty Parker) and Mark; and his nephew, Forrest (Van & Betty).
Memorial services will be held April 16th at the house of Craig’s niece, Nicole Stewart (Matt Stewart), followed by a small dedicatory service at Springville’s Historic City Cemetery, 443 South 200 East, Springville, Utah. The family has designated no flowers or donations are needed. Wheeler Mortuary is handling
all arrangements. Please reach out to them in order to make contact with the family.
Craig was a resident of Provo,Utah.
Services will be held at a later date.
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Craig-Allen-Parker-103439402
Craig Parker, 63, passed away on March
27, 2016 in Provo, Utah. He was born 21
Nov 1952 Walla Walla, Washington, to John and Josephine (Jo) Parker, who had four sons, John Jr., Van, Craig and Mark. Craig grew up in Kennewick, Washington attending public schools and graduating from Kennewick High School, the class of
1971. Craig attended various colleges, including Ricks College
(Rexburg, ID), Spokane Falls Community College (Spokane, WA), and Columbia Basin College (Pasco, WA). Craig sang and played in bands since he was 17, playing at school and public dances, as well at bars. One of his band mates remembered the young Craig, saying, he never formally studied music but he had an immense talent.
In between his high school and college years, Craig worked as a firefighter for the U.S. Forest Service in the Cascade Mountains.
In the late 70's, Craig followed his parents in a move to Utah, where he assisted running and managing the Star Theater and Drive In in Huntington, Utah, which he helped operate for more than two decades. As well as this, Craig continued his musical ambitions. In 1978, he and his father established the recording firm, Goldcap Records, with their studio in Provo, Utah. Craig also created the five-member rock band Wild Bunch, which
performed concerts at local fairs. Craig sang lead vocals, and played guitar and keyboards. Throughout his career, he became a composer, songwriter, musical engineer, and arranger. In his later years, he was a sound technician mixing and remixing band recordings around the state. Craig made his home on the road, in Provo and Springville, where he had a studio, and at his parent’s in Huntington, where he worked at the theaters. He remained in Huntington after the passing of his parents. Craig passed away suffering complications from an illness.
Craig did not marry, nor have any children. He is survived by his eldest brother John Ira, Jr. (Shana Le Parker) of Orem, who served as Emery County Commissioner for four years; sister-in-law Betty Parker (Van Parker); and their 13 grown children and their families. Craig is fondly remembered not only for his love of music, but especially for film, which he had a proficient command of film history, and was an avid and astute observer and follower of film in all of its genres: blockbusters, independent, and foreign films.
Craig is preceded in death by his parents, John Ira, Sr. and Josephine Brenn; his brothers Van Ellis (Betty Parker) and Mark; and his nephew, Forrest (Van & Betty).
Memorial services will be held April 16th at the house of Craig’s niece, Nicole Stewart (Matt Stewart), followed by a small dedicatory service at Springville’s Historic City Cemetery, 443 South 200 East, Springville, Utah. The family has designated no flowers or donations are needed. Wheeler Mortuary is handling
all arrangements. Please reach out to them in order to make contact with the family.
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