David John Parker
October 01, 1957 - July 10, 2004
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David John Parker
October 01, 1957 - July 10, 2004
Obituary
David is survived by beloved wife Sheri. David is the loving father of Dustin Parker, Jared Parker, Sullivan Parker, David Parker, Michael Turrigiano and Matthew Turringiano. Beloved brother of Bobbi Elizabeth Parker-Smith, Douglas Frank Parker and Donald Michael Parker. Loving parents John and Mary Parker, and grandfather Arnold Staley.
Too Soon
David John Parker has left us too soon.
From birth, David was a driving force, determined to conquer the world. By the time he was 18, he’d already proven himself a competent actor, singer, and athlete. He was also in the process of becoming a world-class pole-vaulter, having won Gold Medals in three successive years in Canada’s in-door championships. Achieving his dream of being on the Canadian Olympic track team, he watched politics foil his chances.
He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an eye of becoming a teacher of Physical Education, but California called and there he built a new life, a new family Terry and three sons: Dustin, Jerad, and Sullivan, and a new business: DJ Parker Construction.
Like all other things that David touched, his new life flourished–even though he endured a difficult all-consuming down time. But he rose above his problems, with the help of many people, primarily his darling Sheri whom he cherished. David, always the romantic, arranged to marry Sheri the day after Valentine’s and the day before her birthday. Sadly they were only able to celebrate this three-day event three times. But happily their pride and joy, David John, was born to carry on Dave’s name.
Big-hearted David also took under his wing two more boys: Sheri’s Matthew and Michael. He had mighty plans for his large family. Many more dreams to fulfill.
We are now left without his sense of humor, his engaging smile, his determination, his philosophical lessons, his boundless patience, his joy for living, his desire for fair play, his consideration for others, his romantic nature, his eye for beauty, his creative talents, and above all, his love of family.
Yes, our son David has left us all too soon. John and Mary Parker
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 7/17/04 – 4:00PM at O’Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary.
38 responses to David John Parker
Becky & Alan Adirim says:
July 15, 2004
Our deepest sympathy
Dawn Moss says:
July 15, 2004
There is a great sadness in my heart for you and your family today. I know , John & Mary, that a family, such as yours, with loving and close relationships will share your memories of David’s life and keep him with you always.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn
Deborah and Brad Taylor says:
July 15, 2004
Dear John and Mary,
As much as we search our hearts for words to help ease your pain, we realize there is nothing we can say. We are sorry we cannot be with you in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts are with you and we anxiously await your return home so that we can try to help you adapt to your overwhelming loss.
As always with love,
Deborah and Brad
Elaine and Terry Dinnell says:
July 15, 2004
For All of You, you are in our thoughts. a poem from Dylan Thomas
And death shall have no dominion.
Dead mean naked they shall be one
With the man in the wind and the west moon;
When their bones are picked clean and the clean bones gone,
They shall have stars at elbow and foot;
Though they go mad they shall be sane,
Though they sink through the sea they shall rise again;
Though lovers be lost love shall not;
And death shall have no dominion.
And death shall have no dominion.
Under the windings of the sea
They lying long shall not die windily;
Twisting on racks when sinews give way,
Strapped to a wheel, yet they shall not break;
Faith in their hands shall snap in two,
And the unicorn evils run them through;
Split all ends up they shan’t crack;
And death shall have no dominion.
And death shall have no dominion.
No more may gulls cry at their ears
Or waves break loud on the seashores;
Where blew a flower may a flower no more
Lift its head to the blows of the rain;
Through they be mad and dead as nails,
Heads of the characters hammer through daisies;
Break in the sun till the sun breaks down,
And death shall have no dominion
If we can be of any help in your time of need, please call us.
Howard Dancyger says:
July 15, 2004