Parviz Allahyari Tafreshi
September 23, 1945 - March 31, 2008
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Parviz Allahyari Tafreshi
September 23, 1945 - March 31, 2008
Obituary
Parviz Tafreshi was a beautiful man. His kindness, patience, sense of humor, and ingenuity made him one of a kind. As a husband to Farie, his unconditional love made every moment of her life a precious gift. As a father to Shawn, he was a mentor, passing his wisdom and kindness with a simple loving hug, and his unforgettable laughter.
He taught everyone who met him what was truly important in this brief life we all live. The simplest things most people take for granted, he embraced and treasured. He fought unimaginable health crises with dignity and a smile. He fought so very hard, for so very long, not for himself, but for his wife, son, and new-found daughter, Bahar. He danced at Shawn and Bahar’s wedding last year and proclaimed it to be the happiest day of his life. His family and friends meant everything to him.
Parviz loved hunting dove and quail, gardening, creating works of unique art, bird watching, cooking, and fixing anything and I mean anything that was broken. He was a technical wizard, who could create a phenomenal work of art from the earth, using nothing but his hands. He believed in the wondrous intricacies of the natural world, embracing its beauty whenever he could. His spirit is alive today in the garden he created. His vibrant energy lives on in the hearts of all who loved him.
If you are reading this, you know that he was a magnificent story teller. He remembered details of his childhood as if it happened yesterday. He never forgot someone he had met. As a result, we will be informally telling stories at his memorial. Before I go on, I must state quite honestly that he did not like the darkness and bleakness of funerals. He wanted his life to be celebrated by his friends and family wearing white or vibrant colors, anything other than black.
For the memorial service, please think of a story up to 5 minutes, that captures the human being he was. All of you will be asked to come to a podium and speak. Parviz wanted family and friends to celebrate his passing with storytelling, and with colors. The best thing you can do in his memory is to create laughter at his memorial, just like he created laughter in our hearts.
I love you with all my heart,
Shawn Tafreshi -proud son
MEMORIAL SERVICE
El Toro Memorial Park
25751 Trabuco Rd., Lake Forest, CA 92630
949951-8244
Saturday April 5, 2008, 11:00am – 1:30pm
The Park will be on your right hand side. Once you enter, look to your right on a small field of grass. You will see a tent. That is where the memorial will be held. Park your car anywhere you can.
RECEPTION
4 Seasons Restaurant Formerly Darband
14210 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA 92604
3:00pm-5:00pm *More stories will be shared
FLOWERS
In lieu of flowers, my father would prefer an alternative. For a decade, Parviz and Farie have helped support Moloud Sarlak, a girl living in Poverty in Khuzestan, Iran. She is one of 7 children who lost their father far too soon. If you are inclined, you may donate cash or a check to cash of any amount. Farie and Shawn will guarantee that every penny is donated in Parviz’s honor.
63 responses to Parviz Allahyari Tafreshi
Pareesa Shirazi says:
April 4, 2008
Because I cannot be there to share my stories, I hope someone will for me. Ever since I was a little girl I can remember Parviz making me smile and laugh. My earliest memories of Parviz were the movies he would make at our family gatherings. We would all laugh as he would super-impose grandma’s face on a twenty year old body.
Not understanding persian, and being too naive to know any better, Parviz would whisper in my ear, Go tell that man over there “GOOZBERRISHED.” And I would dance over to that person and do as he said, while he sat there laughing away.
He even had such an effect on my father, that to this day everytime I go visit my dad he still asks after him, even though they have not seen each other in over twenty years.
When he had his shop downstairs from grandma’s store I would go down everyday and pester him about everything he had in there. I spent many hours asking him if he knew the prices of every piece of clothing in his store. He never got angry or impatient with me, which is what I loved most about him.
I have always been amazed about his love for life and the people around him. He is, and will always be an inspiration to me. He has taught me to appreciate my life and everyone in it. Thank you Parviz for always bringing me joy and laughter. I will hold you in my heart and my memories forever.
Shahla Behi says:
April 4, 2008
Dear Farie,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of your husband. Unfortunately, I was not privileged to know him personally, but I do know that he had a beauty of character and personality that endeared him to all who came in contact with him. Faranak has often spoken of him to me.
Nothing can take from you the wealth of wonderful memories and the happiness that you and Parviz shared for so many years. My mother and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We share your sorrow with you, and know there are no words that can bring you comfort at this time. Parviz’s life on earth was all too short, but it was such a happy life because of all the love and attention you gave him.
With love and blessings.
Shahla Behi
Sharonizadeh Ahmad says:
April 4, 2008
How sad is to lose a relative and a friend. My condolences to Ferdos jan and Shawn aziz and bravo to you two and all others who helped Parviz and stayed next to him at all time.
zari fathi says:
April 4, 2008
Prviz is a legend among us who we all will remember him as long as we live.His sens of humor,hate for injustice and human suffering,compassionat love for life and all it had to offer,and his love for GAZ,made him a SUPER STAR in our family.we always love you Parviz jan.
Barbara & Tom Moran says:
April 5, 2008
Others have already expressed their condolences better than we can. These thoughts come from Farie and Parviz’s former next door neighbors who still think fondly of them.
There are many remembrances of Parviz and we are certain the stories will last a long time today.Our contribution is of our first few conversations. For quite a while the moles seemed to like our backyard, maybe it was Barbara’s flowers. Finally we were successful, they were gone. In talking to our new neighbors we soon came to the common MV topic–moles. The Tafreshi’s didn’t like them either in their back yard. Now we knew where they had gone. A short time later, the moles were back in our back yard. When we asked Parviz said they did not have moles anymore. I asked why, he replied ” Moles don’t like Persians”
Parviz loved Farie, his family, this country, and has native land. We too enjoyed his stories and remember how happy he was to be able to return to Arizona to hunt.
Since we cannot be present we are sending our thoughts and much love to Farie, Shawn and Brooke. Parviz’s spirit will always be with us.