George Richard "Dick" Parker's Obituary
Dick died from natural causes on May 28, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born June 7, 1938 in Salt Lake City to George F. and Edna L. Parker. He married LeLou “Lee” Jane Smedley on July 27,1962 in the LDS Logan Temple. They raised their 2 daughters in his childhood home. Dick had a very precise and technical mind. He worked for many years as an electronical engineer. He also owned his own company designing and producing synthesizers in their infancy. He served an LDS mission to the Central Atlantic States. Together, he and Lee served a mission at the Family History Center. Dick also served in the Army Reserves. He loved playing the guitar, motorcycling in his younger days, photography, and decorating the house for Christmas. He would often have the Christmas decorations up by early October until he decided it was easier to keep them up year-round. He was an excellent craftsman and loved wood working. The family spent many vacations in his homemade camper. He especially loved sharing his thoughts and ideas with anyone willing to listen. Recently, he loved talking about the Hoover Dam, and we would often say, “Oh Dad, not another dam story.” Dick is survived by his wife Lee, daughters; Heidi Parker and Wendy Child (Todd), 5 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Diane. A viewing will be held at the Valley View 11th Ward (1925 East Gunderson Lane) on Thursday, May 30th from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Graveside services will be held at the Salt Lake City Cemetery (North East side) on Friday, May 31st at 10:00am. Special thanks to the nurses from Encompass Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please spend quality time with your friends and family.
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