Individual Details
Phillip Larry Parker
(22 Aug 1935 - 11 Oct 2009)
Phillip Larry Parker, August 22, 1935 - October 11, 2009
Phillip Larry Parker was born August 22, 1935 to Philip Lafayette and Pauline Katherine Anchors Parker at Kansas City, Missouri. He departed this life of 74 years, 1 month, and 20 days Sunday evening, October 11, 2009 at Sunset Home in Concordia, Kansas.
Larry, as everyone knew him, grew up in Burlingame, Kansas. He graduated from Burlingame High School.
It was on June 6, 1959 that he was united in marriage to Ethel Marie Puterbaugh at Osage City, Kansas. This happy union was blessed with four children; twins Penny & Pam, Kimball, and Tim. They lived in Osage City, Kansas City, Kansas, and Ottawa, Kansas before moving to Lawrence in 1974 where they lived until moving to Beloit in 1997.
Larry was a communications technician. He began his career with Western Electric and a short time later became a part of the AT&T family. He later worked for the University of Kansas in a similar capacity and was honored to be acquainted with Coach Roy Williams.
He retired in 1997 and moved to Beloit. There, he took a more active role as co-owner of the Banner Restaurant.
A very kind, caring, and people-oriented person, Larry cherished life. His family and being with them was of the utmost importance to him. He had great respect for nature, spending countless hours hunting, fishing, and camping with Ethel in the motor home. Landowners knew they could trust Larry to leave their land like he found it after a fishing or hunting adventure. He was also true to the Crimson-n-Blue KU.
Larry was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the Shriners.
His parents and one sister Patricia “Patty" Smith preceded him in death.
Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life are his wife Ethel of the home; children Penny Schwagerl & husband Robert of Palmyra, Virginia & their daughters Megan & Sarah; Pam Westbrook & husband Larry of Papillion, Nebraska & their children Courtney, Jennifer & Todd; Kimball Parker & wife Laura of Lawrence, Kansas & their sons Nathan & Matthew; Tim Parker & wife Carrie of Concordia, Kansas & their daughters Samantha & Mackenzie. In addition, Larry will be deeply missed by his special friend Don Goodeyon.
Father Joseph Kieffer will celebrate the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday in the Osage American Cemetery at Osage City with Father Anthony Ouellette officiating. Memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice. Friends may call from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at the McDonald Funeral Home where the Parish Vigil and Rosary will be held at 6:00 P.M.
Phillip Larry Parker was born August 22, 1935 to Philip Lafayette and Pauline Katherine Anchors Parker at Kansas City, Missouri. He departed this life of 74 years, 1 month, and 20 days Sunday evening, October 11, 2009 at Sunset Home in Concordia, Kansas.
Larry, as everyone knew him, grew up in Burlingame, Kansas. He graduated from Burlingame High School.
It was on June 6, 1959 that he was united in marriage to Ethel Marie Puterbaugh at Osage City, Kansas. This happy union was blessed with four children; twins Penny & Pam, Kimball, and Tim. They lived in Osage City, Kansas City, Kansas, and Ottawa, Kansas before moving to Lawrence in 1974 where they lived until moving to Beloit in 1997.
Larry was a communications technician. He began his career with Western Electric and a short time later became a part of the AT&T family. He later worked for the University of Kansas in a similar capacity and was honored to be acquainted with Coach Roy Williams.
He retired in 1997 and moved to Beloit. There, he took a more active role as co-owner of the Banner Restaurant.
A very kind, caring, and people-oriented person, Larry cherished life. His family and being with them was of the utmost importance to him. He had great respect for nature, spending countless hours hunting, fishing, and camping with Ethel in the motor home. Landowners knew they could trust Larry to leave their land like he found it after a fishing or hunting adventure. He was also true to the Crimson-n-Blue KU.
Larry was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers and the Shriners.
His parents and one sister Patricia “Patty" Smith preceded him in death.
Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life are his wife Ethel of the home; children Penny Schwagerl & husband Robert of Palmyra, Virginia & their daughters Megan & Sarah; Pam Westbrook & husband Larry of Papillion, Nebraska & their children Courtney, Jennifer & Todd; Kimball Parker & wife Laura of Lawrence, Kansas & their sons Nathan & Matthew; Tim Parker & wife Carrie of Concordia, Kansas & their daughters Samantha & Mackenzie. In addition, Larry will be deeply missed by his special friend Don Goodeyon.
Father Joseph Kieffer will celebrate the Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday in the Osage American Cemetery at Osage City with Father Anthony Ouellette officiating. Memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice. Friends may call from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at the McDonald Funeral Home where the Parish Vigil and Rosary will be held at 6:00 P.M.
Events
| Birth | 22 Aug 1935 | Burlingame, Osage County, Kansas | |||
| Marriage | 6 Jun 1959 | Osage City, Osage County, Kansas - Ethel Marie Puterbaugh | |||
| Death | 11 Oct 2009 | Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas | |||
| Burial | 16 Oct 2009 | Osage City Cemetery, Osage County, Kansas |  |
Families
| Spouse | Ethel Marie Puterbaugh (1941 - 2019) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Philip Lafayette Parker (1903 - 1978) |
| Mother | Pauline Katherine Anchors (1906 - 1985) |
| Sibling | Patricia Lorraine Parker (1938 - 1969) |
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