Lonnie Parker
Lonnie Parker, 72, died Nov. 11, 2010
in Bothell, Wash., where he and his wife lived briefly to be closer
to the VA hospital and their “heart son,” Mark Smith.
Lonnie was born June 11, 1938 in
Venice, Calif. He served 25 years combined in the Air Force and
Army and achieved the rank of chief warrant officer, level 4.
His wife, Linda, and son, Wylon, along
with Lonnie, have all been longtime residents of Libby. Linda plans
to return to Libby to live permanently when their affairs are
settled on the coast.
Lonnie is survived by his wife, Linda
Parker; numerous “heart children” who came to live with the family
over the years; two biological sons, Markus Parker of Vancouver,
Wash., and Wylon Parker of Libby and their wives; and four
grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at
Libby Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. All who
wish to remember him or his family are welcome.
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(Information submitted by family).