Alan D. Parker 1954 - 2007

PARKER, CASS

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/23/2019 at 21:09:48

Sioux City Journal
11 February 2007

ONAWA, Iowa -- It is with great sadness that the family of Alan D. Parker, 52, of Seattle, Wash., formerly of Onawa, announces his well-lived life came to an end on Jan. 13, 2007, in Seattle, due to complications related to treatment he was receiving for his ongoing battle against cancer.

A celebration of his life is being planned for later this year.

Al was born on Dec. 2, 1954. He graduated from West Monona High School and later received a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Delaware.

In 1975, he married his high school sweetheart, Cynthia Cass Parker. He was a devoted father to three beautiful children, Allison, Bradley and Eric. His family was always the most important priority in his life. Al worked for Georgia-Pacific Corporation for more than 25 years, where he was a highly respected and admired manager. In 2005, he joined his good friend, Ray Humphries, as a business partner and became vice president of Alco Corporation Inc., an industrial contracting firm based in Cody, Wyo.

Al was well-known for his remarkable spirit and great sense of humor. He treasured the outdoors and was an enthusiastic fisherman, skier and horseman and especially enjoyed embarking on all sorts of adventures in the mountains of Wyoming and Montana. He loved to travel and often combined his passion for running by participating in dozens of marathons while on trips. He was proud of having run the Marine Corp Marathon, the Boston Marathon twice and the Firenze Marathon in Florence, Italy.

Al's most prized possession was his 1999 Harley Davidson Road King Classic. He and his wife, Cindy, covered thousands of miles on the bike, creating many cherished memories along the way.

In addition to his wife and children, survivors include his parents, Ralph and Kay Parker; sisters, Pam Kanikula and husband, Jim, Nancy Konegni and husband, Kim; in-laws, Robert and Shirlee Cass; brother-in-law, Randy Cass and wife, Dawn; and son-in-law, Jeff Roelke.

Al will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorials may be sent to Oncology Research Fund, c/o Celestia Higano, MD, 825 Eastlake Avenue East, G4100, Seattle, WA , 98109.