Eugene Robert Parker, 88, of La Grande, passed away at a friend's home in Cove on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Memorial Services were on Sunday, July 29th at the Grace Bible Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com. Gene was born March 8, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa to his parents Horace Morin and Bessie Sangage Morin. He lived in Orange, California before moving to La Grande, and was employed as a civil engineer in commercial construction until his retirement. Gene married Helen Cherney. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Navy in the Philippines. Gene enjoyed cooking, gardening, and reading. He enjoyed his association with the Senior Center and helping serve the patrons. Surviving are his wife Helen Parker of La Grande, two sons, Greg Parker of California and Mark Parker of Texas; two step children, Kim Schmidt of California and Carrie (Mike) Spalione of Idaho; sister Ardith (Fred) McBride of Nevada, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Gene's memory may be made to the La Grande Senior Center, in care of Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 4th Street, La Grande OR 97850.
Eugene Robert Parker, 88, of La Grande, passed away at a friend's home in Cove on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Memorial Services were on Sunday, July 29th at the Grace Bible Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com. Gene was born March 8, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa to his parents Horace Morin and Bessie Sangage Morin. He lived in Orange, California before moving to La Grande, and was employed as a civil engineer in commercial construction until his retirement. Gene married Helen Cherney. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Navy in the Philippines. Gene enjoyed cooking, gardening, and reading. He enjoyed his association with the Senior Center and helping serve the patrons. Surviving are his wife Helen Parker of La Grande, two sons, Greg Parker of California and Mark Parker of Texas; two step children, Kim Schmidt of California and Carrie (Mike) Spalione of Idaho; sister Ardith (Fred) McBride of Nevada, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Gene's memory may be made to the La Grande Senior Center, in care of Loveland Funeral Chapel, 1508 4th Street, La Grande OR 97850.
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