Obituary for Eric Leonard Parker
PARKER, Eric Leonard
1935 – 2019
Eric Leonard Parker died peacefully on January 09, 2019 in Estevan, SK at the age of 83.
Eric is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margaret; sons, Walter and Wayne Parker; grandchildren, Samuel, Scott and Ryan and brother Reg Parker. He was predeceased by his brothers, Bob, Jack, Joe and Alfred Parker.
Born on September 21, 1935 to William Henry and Susan Parker (née Spalding) in Dryden, Ontario, Eric attended four schools (Pine Grove, Minnitaki, Oxdrift and Eton Rugby). He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force between 1952 and 1955 and returned to Dryden with an honourable discharge to work at the Dryden Paper Company for 14 years while building up the farm. In 1969 he started farming full time and this continued for 33 years until retirement.
Eric was an active member of the Oxdrift (#41), Dryden (#63) and Estevan (#60) branches of the Royal Canadian Legion, including roles as Second Vice, First Vice and President of the Dryden branch over the period of 1975 – 2008. He contributed substantively to his local community including roles as President of the Dryden District Soil and Crop Association, Dryden District Pork Producers Association, Chairman of the Eton Statute Labour Board and the Eton Township Local Roads Board. He was a member of the Dryden District Veterinary Association, Dryden District Beef Association, the Kenora District Seed Growers Association and the Dryden District Agricultural Society.
Eric enjoyed a variety of social activities and particularly liked bowling and old time dancing. He actively participated in the Dryden and Estevan Senior’s clubs playing cards and pool. Upon retirement Eric and Margaret enjoyed traveling with a particular passion for cruise ships.
The Memorial Service for Eric will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, with Marian Huber officiating. Immediately following the service, please join the family in the small hall at the Royal Canadian Legion, Estevan, for a time of fellowship and refreshments. Interment will take place at the Estevan City Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Eric to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, 150 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4R 2N2 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, SK, S4P 2R3.
Dustin Hall with Hall Funeral Services, Estevan is assisting Eric’s family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eric Leonard Parker September 21 1935 –
January 9 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Estevan, Province: Saskatchewan