James Parker

James Keith Parker 1925 - 2008 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and neighbor, died February 3, 2008 of pneumonia, in Murray, Utah, just short of his 83rd birthday and 60th wedding anniversary. He was a good and honest man. A true gentleman! He was born on March 29, 1925 in Murray, Utah. He served in the Army, in Italy, during WWII. He was sealed to his sweetheart, Reva Thorne, on March 19, 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple. He lived his entire life on his grandfathers pioneer homestead which he purchased from his grandmother. He was a member of the original Bennion Ward, and passed away as a faithful member of the Brookshire Ward. He retired from Kennecott Copper following 33 years of employment. His family was his life and he showed that by the hours he spent in play with, and service to them. He was an example to us in life and will be an inspiration and guiding light to his posterity. Preceded in death by parents, Emil and Myrtle Parker; siblings Gilbert Parker, Donna Parker Cook and Marjorie Parker. Survived by his wife, Reva; son, Ralph (Diana), daughters: Marilyn (Rod) King, and Judy (Brad) Sorensen; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Janice Parker Heiden. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 12:00 noon at the Brookshire Ward, 1325 West 5550 South. A viewing will be held Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Thursday at the church, 11-11:45 am prior to services. Interment, Murray City Cemetery.