Parker, Daniel Robert
was born on November 4, 1973, in Cottonwood, AZ. Dan was raised in Phoenix: later moving to Payson, AZ. Dan passed suddenly in Lubbock Texas, Sunday July 19th, 2009. Dan will forever watch over the loved ones left behind; His loving wife: Amy Parker, 2 beautiful daughters: Jessica Ann a.k.a. "Rose" & Karissa Lynn a.k.a. "Pinky" , Brother: Jeremiah Parker, his wife Haley and their children Reece Daniel and Baby Rubye Ann. Sister: Jessica Powers, her husband Jay and their children Mackenzie Erin and John Jeffrey. He lost his Mother, Ann Patricia Parker 18 months ago to cancer. He is also survived by his Father, Edward A. Parker and Kelley Parker Mother of Jessica Ann. Friends: Too many to list, and though his time on Earth was short, it was extremely eventful and full of laughter. Dan was a lineman working with the I.B.E.W. Local 769. He was passionate about his line of work and committed himself whole heartedly not only to the job, but to his brotherhood of friends! Dan was an avid hunter in both rifle and archery weaponry, He LOVED the outdoors and all that nature provided. Dan will not only be greatly missed but FOREVER live in our hearts and memory!!! In lieu of flowers please make donations to Chase Bank Acct #818101958. The donations will go to a college fund for his children. Services will be held July 29, 2009 at 10:00am at the Thompson Funeral Home Chapel 720 North Litchfield Road Goodyear, AZ 85338 (623-932-1780).
Published in The Arizona Republic on 7/24/2009