Lester (Dick) Parker's obituary , Passed away on August 3, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa

Lester (Dick) Parker

May 26, 1925 - August 3, 2024 (99 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

Lester (Dick) Parker's obituary , Passed away on August 3, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa

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Hamilton Funeral Home

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Lester (Dick) Parker

May 26, 1925 - August 3, 2024 (99 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

Lester Parker Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Lester Parker of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Murray, Iowa, whose life came to an end on August 3, 2024 at the age of 99, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lester Parker to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Lester shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Lester farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his wife Marjorie "Christine" Stephenson; his former wife Bertha Frakes; and his grandson Terrence Gordon. He is survived by: his children, Deanna, Trudy Rae Gordon and Randy Richard Parker; and his grandchildren, Jennifer Schafer (Ray), Lindsey Pace (Seth), Lacee Gordon, Jared Parker (Mallory), Clint Wilson and Grant Parker (Ashley). He is also survived by several great-grandchildren and bonus children and grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamilton Funeral Home



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Hope Lutheran Church
3857 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Hope Lutheran Church
3857 E 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

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