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DEATHS: 2000-2004
To post a death announcement, send a newspaper clipping complete with the newspaper's name, page number and date to 3872 Alberan Ave., Long Beach, CA 90808. Feel free to add other information, but beware that items will be edited for space. Only people whose surname is one of the Parmelee spellings or their spouses will be posted. Pictures are accepted.
The oldest family members that I am aware of were Ruth (Latham) Parmelee, 107, of Denver; Frank P. Parmley, 105, a longtime employee of the Buffalo (N.Y.) News; and Hazel (De Rade) Parmelee of Buffalo, N.Y., who lived to 100.
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MARGARET 'PEG' (VINCENT) PARMELEE 1910-2004
Margaret, widow of Roy A. Parmelee Sr. [Percy Albert, Charles A., Parin "Payne," Elihu, Elihu, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] of Simsbury, Hartford County, Conn., died Dec. 27, 2004. She was born May 28, 1910.
JOHN M. 'JACK' PARMELEE 1915-2004
Longtime Phelps,
N.Y., town historian John M. “Jack” Parmelee [John
Barnes, George Herbert, Anson Hall, Asaph, Asaph, Jonathan,
Joshua, John, John] died Nov. 20, 2004, at Geneva Living
Center South. He was born in Phelps, Ontario County, N.Y., on
Feb. 16, 1915, to John and Carrie (Van Nostrand) Parmelee and
married Phelps native Mildred Fairman on July 7, 1939. Jack
graduated from Phelps Union and Classical School in 1932 and from
Syracuse University in 1937.In 1951, the Parmelees moved to
Liverpool, Onondaga County, N.Y., where he worked as a purchasing
manager for General Electric — a job that took them to
Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Fla., in 1963, in support of the
Apollo space program. The Parmelees moved back to Phelps in 1979
and began their affiliation with the Phelps Community Historical
Society. Jack served as its president from 1984-85, when he
became town historian. He retired in 1999 for medical reasons. As
town historian, he helped create the village’s historic
district, played an integral part in the creation of the
society’s museum in 1999 and oversaw the town’s
bicentennial celebration in 1989. Wanting a new history of the
town for the occasion, he tried to enlist someone else to write
it, but the project fell back to him. “200 Years of the Town
of Phelps” was the first of 34 books, booklets and papers he
wrote on Phelps history, quite prolific for a reluctant author
who liked to joke that he flunked English in high school. One of
Jack’s largest projects was compiling records of the
town’s 26 cemeteries — 19 of which were inactive,
abandoned or hard to locate — and 12 more holding Phelps
residents in surrounding townships. For two years, he reviewed
the few available records and walked through cemeteries,
recording the information from each remaining stone. Some
cemeteries were so overgrown that Jack crawled along the ground
to find the stones. Jack was also involved with the Chamber of
Commerce, Garoga-Sincerity Lodge 200 F&AM, and at the United
Church of Phelps, where he was a former elder and served as
financial secretary for many years. He is survived by his wife,
Mildred; son John S. of Centre Hall, Centre County, Pa.;
daughters Virginia T. Parmelee of Liverpool and Kathryn Leitch of
Johnstown, Fulton County, N.Y.; grandchildren Lisa, Deborah and
Mark Parmelee and Carrie, Nicole and Jonathan Leitch; three
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
KENNETH A. PARMELEE 1923-2004
Kenneth [unplaced], a retired Navy captain of Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Fla., died Oct. 30, 2004. He was born July 11, 1923.
MILDRED 'MILLIE' (HOBLIN) PARMELEE 1918-2004
Millie [unplaced], a resident of Thomaston, Litchfield County, Conn., died Oct. 2, 2004, at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, New Haven County, Conn.. She was born March 31, 1918.
PAUL GEORGE PARMELEE 1922-2004
Paul [unplaced] of East Hartland, Hartford County, Conn., died Sept. 17, 2004. He was born May 30, 1922. His wife of 56 years, Frances M. (Curtis), is among his survivors.
ZYLPHA LEONE (PALMERLEE) KEEFER 1906-2004
Zylpha [Herbert Seward, Albert Seward, Stephen Asa, Amos, Amos, David, Joshua, John, John] died Sept. 11, 2004, at Aspen Meadows, in Billings, Clark County, Mont., where she had been a resident for the past 11 years. She was born in Dodge Center, Dodge County, Minn., on May 15, 1906, the daughter of Herbert Seward and Nellie (Blanchard) Palmerlee. She lived there until 1917, when she moved with her parents to Billings. The 1924 Billings High School graduate attended the Normal School [now Montana State University-Billings] where she earned her teaching certificate. She taught at Fishtail for several years and then at the Lake Basin (Molt), where she met her future husband, William Keefer. They were married March 2, 1930, and farmed in the Molt area for several years. They moved to Seattle for a short period so her husband could take classes in specialized welding. About that time, the Great Depression and a longshoremen’s strike brought them back to Billings. In 1954, she matriculated at Eastern Montana College of Education in Billings where she earned a Bachelor of Science in education. She continued working on her master’s degree with a specialization in remedial reading. She taught at the Campus, Garfield, Jefferson and North Park schools. She was a popular teacher and instilled the love of learning and reading in her students. After retirement, she enjoyed traveling with the trailer club, needle and handicrafts, the Modern Club, her weekly bridge club and her Masonic connections: 50-year member of Eastern Star, White Shrine, Daughters of the Nile. She is survived by a son, Roland J. Keefer of Spokane; a daughter-in-law, Winifred Keefer of Billings; two granddaughters and sons-in-law; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; sister Ardith Marion Palmerlee; and son Neil S. The Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary of Billings was in charge of arrangements.
WALLACE 'RAY' PARMELEE 1923-2004
Ray [Roy, --- ], founder and operator of Parmelee Masonry in Eugene, Lane County, Ore., for 50 years, died Aug. 31, 2004, of congestive heart failure. He was born May 13, 1923, in Ogden, Weber County, Utah, to Roy and Myrtle (Thompson) Parmelee. He attended Utah public schools and moved to Eugene in 1941. He also served in the Marine Corps. Ray enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, training dogs, art and poetry. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Eagles lodge at Springfield, Lane County, Ore. He held a Masonry Union Gold Card. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Sr., and daughter, Sandra. Survivors include his wife, June; stepdaughters Susan Bailey of Marcola, Lane County, Ore., and Sandra Maddess of Springfield; stepson, Leon and Michael Thomason, both of Eugene, and James Greene of Portland, Multnomah; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were held at Poole-Larsen Funeral Home Chapel in Eugene. Inurnment was at Rest-Haven Memorial Park in Eugene. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene.
FRANCES 'BETTY' E. (QUINBY) PARMELEE 1910-2004
"Betty," the widow of Edward L. [unplaced], died July 29, 2004, at her residence in Falmouth, Cumberland County, Maine, one day following her 94th birthday. She was born in East Orange, Essex County, N.J., on July 28, 1910, the daughter of Frank and Frances E. Hinkley Quinby. Betty attended Abbot Academy in Andover, Essex County, Mass., and the Weylister Secretarial School in Connecticut. She had worked several years as a secretary for the Department of Health in Milford, New Haven County, Conn., and also as a medical secretary in Milford. She enjoyed baking, needlepoint, music and dancing. She was a member of the Church of Christ Congregational in Milford, and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Betty donated to such charities as the Preble Resource Center, Bruce Roberts Fund and the Falmouth library. Edward died in 2002. She is survived by daughter Patricia Knittel of South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. There was a memorial service at the Falmouth House at Ocean View in Falmouth. Donations may be made to the Falmouth House Residential Memorial Fund, 32 Blueberry Lane, Falmouth, ME 04105. Arrangements were handled by Independent Death Care of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine.
GEORGE B. PARMELEE 1920-2004
George [unplaced], of Ijamsville, Frederick County, Md., died July 23, 2004. His wife Helen E., preceded him in death. He is survived by daughter Elizabeth Stavely, son William, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and sister Clara Beth Peterson. Services were at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Damascus, Montgomery County, Md. Interment was at Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, Montgomery County, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn, 108 Byte Drive, Suite 103, Frederick, MD 21702. The Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAM 'BOOTIE' HOYT PARMELEE 1923-2004
William Hoyt [unplaced],
of Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio, died July 18, 2004, at
Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital, Summit County, Ohio, after a
six-week illness. He was born March 30, 1923, and married Doris
"Pat" Patricia (Welch) on Dec. 28, 1945, at Wadsworth.
He is survived by daughters Jody Meager of Rancho Santa
Margarita, Orange County, Calif., and Susan Thomas of Perry, Lake
County, Ohio; and three grandchildren. Pat
died in 2003. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery. The Hilliard &
Mullaney Funeral Home in Wadsworth was in charge of arrangements.
Contributions may be made to the Wadsworth 1st Christian Church
or the Alzheimer's Assn.
ISAAC PARMLEY 1909-2004
Isaac [unplaced], of Conway, Horry County, S.C., died Sunday, July 11, 2004, at home following an illness. He was born Sept. 11, 1909. Surviving are sons Isaiah, Odell L., Paul "Woody" L. and Oliver, daughters Lou Belle Ford, Verna Lee Dozier, Jeanette Parmley and Hattie Wilks, 43 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. Services were at the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Burial was at Sandridge Community Cemetery, Berkeley County, S.C. Latimer's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
STELLA 'THELMA' THELMA (PARMLEY) NORFLEET 1914-2004
Thelma [Giles, Giles, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], the loving wife of Jesse Eugene "Gene" Norfleet Sr. for 68 years, died in her sleep July 8, 2004, at her home in Cleveland, Morgan County, Tenn. She was born Aug. 13, 1914, at Mount Pisgah, Wayne County, Ky., the daughter of Giles and Nancy (Hurt) Parmley and attended school in Monticello, Wayne County, Ky. She also resided in Rockwood, Roane County, Tenn., and Somerset, Pulaski County, Ky. She moved to Cleveland in 1957 when she and her husband opened Norfleet One-Hour Martinizing Cleaners. She remained active in that business until 1998 when they sold the business and retired. Thelma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cleveland, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the American Revolution, her great-great-grandfather John (1762-1848) having been a soldier. She is survived by her husband; son Jesse Eugene "Gene" Norfleet Jr. of Cleveland; by grandchildren Jesse Eugene "Jay" Norfleet III of Maryland; Alexander "Alex" Keith Norfleet of Tennessee and Sarah Elizabeth Norfleet of South Carolina; sister Mary Ethel (Parmley) Eicher of Homestead, Dade County, Fla.; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Ora and Effie Parmley, Maye (Parmley) Ryan Carter and Minnie (Parmley) Cross; and brother Denver. Services were at the Jim Rush Funeral Home in Cleveland with the Rev. Steve Gilbert officiating. Burial was at Monticello's Elk Springs Cemetery.
ROLAND CLAYTON PARMLEY 1926-2004
Roland [Leslie
William, Albion True, James Edward, Ezra, James, Jeremiah,
Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a retired
businessman, died June 16, 2004, at Stormont-Vail HealthCenter in
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kans. He was born March 24, 1926, in
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kans., the son of Leslie and Esther
Parmley. Roland was graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1944
and immediately entered the Navy, serving in the Pacific Theater
until 1946, and was stationed in the Philippines. Roland attended
Hutchinson Junior College and was a 1951 graduate of The
University of Kansas with a B.S. in business administration.
Roland worked for 45 years in the business industry. He retired
in 1991 as assistant vice president in the reinsurance department
at Security Benefit Group of Cos. after 32 years of service. He
served as secretary/treasurer for the Topeka Lions Club for 25
years and was honored with the 1997 Melvin Jones Fellowship Award
for outstanding humanitarian service. He was a 33rd-Degree Mason
with Acacia Lodge No. 9 AF&AM in Lawrence, Douglas County,
Kans. Roland was a founding member of Crestview United Methodist
Church and was a district PTA president. He married Mary Alice
Rees on June 19, 1949, in Marion, Marion County, Kans.; she
survives. Other survivors include daughter Mary Ann Siller of
Dallas. Services were at Crestview United Methodist Church;
burial was at Marion Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
given to Crestview United Methodist Church, 2245 S.W. Eveningside
Drive, Topeka KS 66614, or to the Topeka Lions Foundation, in
care of Les Carlson, 70 S.W. Peppertree Lane, Topeka KS 66611.
DOROTHY JANE (OLDS) PALMERLEE 1915-2004
Dorothy, widow of George Frederick [Louis Milan, Heman Mack, Heman, Heman, Amos, Amos, David, Joshua, John, John], died May 29, 2004. She was born Aug. 4, 1915. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband in 1981 and is survived by daughters Georgia Ann Corwin of Kentwood, Kent County, Mich., and Marilyn Pratt of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich.; sons Louis of Kentwood and Daniel of Newaygo, Newaygo County, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or American Cancer Society.
JESSICA MARIE PARMELEE 1966-2004
Jessica, wife of Thomas Nicholas [unplaced], died April 5, 2004, at Loris Community Hospital at Loris, Horry County, S.C. Arrangements will be announced by Hardwick Funeral Home of Loris. She was born Nov. 10, 1966. She is also survived by daughter Kaila and son Thomas.
ROBERT NICHOLS PARMELEE 1918-2004
Robert [Harold Ray, William Josiah, Josiah Pierson, Alfred, Eliab, Eliab, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] of Middlefield, Middlesex County, Conn., died March 5, 2004, at Westfield Care and Rehab Center in Meriden, New Haven County, Conn. Born in Chelsea, Mass., he was the son of the Harold Ray and Eleanor (Abrams) Parmelee, and had lived in Middlefield most of his life. Robert graduated from Middletown High School Class of 1936, Springfield (Mass.) College Class of 1940, and received a master's degree from Columbia University. He served in U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and married Barbara Cummings in June, 1942. He was employed at Kenyon (Ohio) College coaching swimming, football, and track from 1946-51 and at Middletown High School as a physical education teacher and coach of swimming and football from 1956-79. Robert spent many years as a YMCA swimming instructor. He was a former member of the National High School Rules Committee for Swimming, and was recently inducted into the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame. He was an active member of the Middlefield Federated Church. He was an avid golfer and he and his wife loved to travel during their retirement years. Besides his wife, he is survived by sons Craig of Middletown, Russ of Durham, David of Shelburne, Chittenden County, Vt, and Keith of Middletown; a sister, Jean White of Northampton, Hampshire County, Mass.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at the Doolittle Funeral Home in Middletown on March 9. The Rev. Dale Azevedo officiated and interment was at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made in his memory to Middlefield Federated Church Building Fund, Main Street, Middlefield, CT 06455.
LILLIAN ELINOR (JOHNSON) BELYEA PARMLEY 1914-2004
Lillian, wife of John [unplaced] and a full-time homemaker and community volunteer, died Aug. 5, 2004, in Carmichael, Sacramento County, Calif., following a short illness. She was born Feb. 13, 1914, in Turlock, Stanislaus County, Calif., and attended Auburn schools, graduating from Placer High in 1932. Lillian will be remembered for her work with the Senior Gleaners, the Federated Womens Club and the Wednesday Club, where she initiated a program for teenage mothers, providing their newborns with clothing and bedding. St Marks Methodist Church, where Lillian worked for many years as chairwoman of the wedding reception committee, formed the Super Senior program, and was the founder, director and commentator for many years of the Fashion Memories fashion shows of antique clothing. In 1995, Mission Oaks Recreation and Parks District honored her as a Distinguished Citizen for her work with the Senior Citizen Community Center. She was also selected by Soroptimist International of Sacramento San Juan as the recipient of the 1984 Women Helping Women Award. Her work with the Sacramento Community Commission for Women resulted in co-authorship of a book on nutrition for seniors, "Eating Alone." During her tenure on the Sacramento Community Services Planning Council, Executive Committee of the Division of Aging, the local hospice movement was born. Lillian was active with Hospice Care of Sacramento, serving as a speaker and on the Board of Directors. During the years that the family lived in Lincoln, Placer County, Calif., the Camp Fire Girls honored Lillian for her work as a leader and district level volunteer with the Gulick Award, the organization's highest award for adults. Lillian was also president of the Lincoln Women's Club, and started a Junior Womens Club. Lillian was active in several folk dance groups in the Sacramento area. In addition to traveling, the joy of her life was her painting. Lillian had Senior Artist standing with Northern California Artists Inc. In addition to her husband of 23 years, she leaves daughters Ann Jerue of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif., and Ellen Osborn of Pollock Pines, El Dorado County, Calif., and three grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers Fred Miles of Marysville, Yuba County, Calif., and Richard Miles of Carmichael; and sister Dodie Schurter of Huntington Beach, Orange County, Calif. Her first husband, Melvin Belyea, preceded her in death. Remembrances in Lillian's name may be made to the hospice program of the donor's choice.
BARBARA J. (---) PARMELEE 1936-2004
Barbara, a resident of Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Mich., died March 23, 2004, at her home. She was born Dec. 17, 1936. She is survived by her husband [unplaced].
ELIZABETH MALLORY
PARMELEE 1905-2004
Elizabeth [Charles William, Charles Daniel, Hezekiah, Dan, Dan, Hezekiah, Joel, John, John], a longtime educator and resident of Providence, Providence County, R.I., died Jan. 24, 2004. She was born Oct. 14, 1905, at Providence, the daughter of Charles William and Ella Woodward (Plumb) Parmelee. She was graduated from Wheaton College in 1927 and became one of the first three women to earn a master's degree of education at Harvard. Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough paid tribute to Elizabeth in his 2003 commencement speech at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass.
BARBARA GAIL PARMELEE 1934-2003
Barbara [William Horace, George Horace, Horace Dudley, Jonathan, Jonathan, William, Joseph, Isaac, John, John] of Warren, Knox County, Maine, died on Dec. 13, 2003, in Boston, Suffolk County, Mass., after a long illness. She was born Aug. 20, 1934, in Pittsburgh and raised in Bethel Park, Pa. She was a graduate of Goucher College in Towson, Md., and the Breadloaf School of Middlebury, Vt. After teaching several years in Orange, N.J., she joined the faculty of Roland Park Country Day School in Towson as an English teacher. She later became an editor at the Johns Hopkins Press in Baltimore. Barbara moved to Maine in 1976, working as a human resources director for National Sea Products in Rockland, and later for Kirschner Products in Augusta, where she retired in October 2003. Barbara is survived by sisters Mary P. Carter of Guilford, New Haven County, Conn., Margaret P. Watson of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore., and Patricia Parmelee of Glen Cove, Nassau County, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews; and her good friend, Mary McKeever of Warren. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mid Coast Audubon Society, P.O. Box 862, Rockland ME 04841; or Georges River Land Trust, 328 Main St., Studio 305, Rockland ME 04841.
HOWARD JOHN 'HOWIE' PARMELEE 1960-2003
"Howie," [Oren Charles, Howard H., Charles, -- ? --, Erastus K., Joshua, Joshua, Jehiel, Jooshua, John, John] died of injuries from an alleged suicide at the Manistee County Jail in Manistee, Mich., on Dec. 20, 2003. He was born Nov. 9, 1960, to Oren Charles and Janice Arlene (Burton) Parmelee in Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. He was employed for 22 years with Fisher Body Division of General Motors in Lansing and spent the last two years working for Yoplait USA in Reed City, Osceola County, Mich. He is survived by his wife, Kelley, and her three children, Brandon, Alex and Heather, all of Cadillac, Wexford County, Mich.; his parents of Holt, Ingham County, Mich.; brothers Charles of Leslie, Ingham County, Mich., and Scott of Pompeii, Gratiot County, Mich.; sister Laurie Leavitt of Onondaga, Ingham County, Mich.; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Burial was at Ashton Cemetery, Ashton, Osceola County, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous.
IRENE E. (JONES) PARMELEY 1920-2003
Irene, widow of Melvin E. [unplaced], of Caseyville, St. Clair County, Ill., died Nov. 27, 2003, at Caseyville Nursing Center. She was born Aug. 17, 1920, in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Ark. Irene was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by son Melvin R. and three half-brothers, Clarence, Milton and Earl Jones. Surviving are sons, Dennis of Caseyville, Kenneth of Fairview Heights, St. Clair County, Ill., and Gerald of Caseyville, and four grandchildren. Burial was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Assn. or the Heart Assn. Herr Funeral Home of Caseyville was in charge of arrangements.
MARION D. (ROGERS) PARMELEE 1920-2003
Marion [unplaced], a resident of Chicopee, Hampden County, Mass., died Oct. 3, 2003, at Holyoke Hospital in Holyoke, Hampden County, Mass. She was born Feb. 28, 1920.
CAROLYN 'SUSIE' SUE (BEYER) PARMELEE 1942-2003
"Susie," wife of George William [unplaced] and a lifelong resident of Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio, died Sept. 13, 2003, at the home of her caregiver, Mary Lou Wohlwend. Susie was born Aug. 23, 1942, and was married to George on March 6, 1962, at Wadsworth. She is survived by her husband; mother Edna Beyer; sisters Charlene Beyer of Titusville, Brevard County, Fla., and Cindy Pelfrey of Wadsworth; brother Rod of Wadsworth. She was preceded in death by son Brian V. in 1998, and brother Ron. Graveside services were held at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Wadsworth. Contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 520 S. Main St. 2501, Akron OH 44311.
MARGARET (RICHARDSON) PARMELEE 1919-2003
Margaret, wife of Robert Latham [Albert, Alva A., Henry W., Ezriah, Timothy, Mark, Job, John, John], of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colo., died Sept. 9, 2003. Survived by her husband; daughters Carolyn Lawrence and Janice Delarue; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A service was held at Olinger Crown Hill Tower of Memories Chapel. Contributions may be made to St. Philip & St. James Episcopal Church, 2797 Lowell Blvd., Denver, CO 80236.
JOHN 'BOO' R. PARMLEY 1961-2003
John [unplaced], of Conway, Horry County, S.C., died Aug. 14, 2003, at Prince George's Nursing Facility in Georgetown, Horry County, S.C. He was born May 12, 1961. John was the nephew of Joseph ''Junior'' Richardson. His funeral was at Mount Calvary No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church and burial followed in the church cemetery. McKiever Funeral Home in Conway handled arrangements.
DORIS 'PAT' PATRICIA (WELCH) PARMELEE ca1924-2003
Pat, wife of William "Bootie" Hoyt Parmelee [unplaced], died Aug. 2, 2003, at Hospice Care Center in Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. She was born about 1924 and married William on Dec. 28, 1945. Among her survivors are her husband; daughters Jody Meager of Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County, Calif., and Susan Thomas of Perry, Lake County, Ohio; and three grandchildren. William died in 2004.
RICKY H. COBB 1951-2003
Ricky, husband of Beverly Joyce (Parmley) [William "Dwight," Austin Eugene, Andrew Mullen, Thomas Henry, James, Ephraim, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], of McLeansboro, Jackson County, Ill., died July 22, 2003, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. He was a U.S. Postal Service mail contractor for Taylor Mail Service in Terre Haute, Ind. He was born May 14, 1951, in Eldorado, Saline County, Ill., to Harold Cobb and Verla Mae (Johnson) Cobb. He and Beverly were married April 27, 2000. He is survived by his widow, his mother; son Brian Shelton of Carterville, Ga.; and uncle and several cousins. His service was at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro and burial was at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in McLeansboro.
BENJAMIN LEE PARMELEE 1939-2003
Benjamin [unplaced], an electronics technician, died July 21, 2003, at a Denver area hospital. He was born Sept. 26, 1939.
NANCY KIRKHAM (PARMELEE) MIDDLETON 1913-2003
Nancy [Arthur Hawley, Joseph Elliott, Samuel Ward, David, David, Joseph, Joseph, Isaac, John, John], a 16-year resident of North San Diego County, Calif., died June 6, 2003, in a convalescent hospital in Escondido after a short illness. She had been living in retirement apartments in San Marcos and Escondido for 16 years. She was born Dec. 4, 1913, the daughter of Dr. Arthur Hawley and Ruth Frances (Brown) Parmelee. Nancy lived in the Chicago suburbs of Oak Park and River Forest until 1939, when she moved to New York City. There, she met Edward Middleton and they were married in 1943. When his military service ended in 1945, they moved to the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades. After her divorce in 1950, she became a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District, teaching social studies and English at Mark Twain Junior High School for the first eight years of her career. She took a yearlong sabbatical in 1958 and journeyed with her son, Jim, to Paris, where she studied French. Upon returning to Los Angeles she became a French and German teacher at University High School. She is survived by son James Middleton; brother Arthur Hawley Parmelee; and two grandchildren.
JUDI PARMELEE 1945-2003
Judi [unplaced], of Edmonds, Snohomish County, Wash., died April 13, 2003, at her home after a lengthly battle with cancer. She was born March 13, 1945.
HEATHER (SITTLEY) PARMELEE 1966-2003
Heather [unplaced], formerly of Miramar, Dade County, Fla., died March 31, 2003. She was born June 10, 1966.
ELLEN JESSIE (PALMERLEE) JONES 1905-2003
Ellen [Albert Earl, Albert Seward, Stephen Asa, Amos, Amos, David, Joshua, John, John], of Clarksville, Clark County, Ind., formerly of Bloomington, Mc Lean County, Ill, died March 5, 2003, at Westminster Village Health Care in Clarksville. Ellen was born Aug. 19, 1905, in Britton, Marshall County, S.D., the daughter of Albert Earl and Florence (Richardson) Palmerlee. She and Frederick Herr Jones were married June 8, 1934, at the University of Chicago chapel. She was a schoolteacher and case worker for the Cook County, Ill, child welfare system. Surviving are son Frederick "Rick" Jones III, of Charlestown, Ind.; five grand and six great-grandchildren. Her ashes were placed next to her husband's in Bloomington.
DAVID C. PARMLEY 1923-2003
David [Daniel A., --?--], of Chicago, Cook County, Ill, died March 5, 2003. He was born Jan. 7, 1923, the son of Daniel A. and Mary M. (Tye) Parmley. He was the twin of Daniel Alfred, who died in 2005. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carolyn (Mayer); brother Daniel A.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings Lucille and Marion.
NELL (PARMLEY) ROBERTSON 1917-2003
Nell [unplaced], a Navy veteran of World War II, died Feb. 4, 2003, at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford, Lee County, N.C. She is survived by her husband, Owen Robertson; sons Michael of Wendell, Wake County, N.C., and Brett of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.; brothers Clifford Parmley of Ocala, Marion County, Fla., Ralph Parmley of Granite City, Madison County, Ill., and Paul Parmley of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; sister Gerre (Parmley) Johnston of Plantation, Broward County, Fla.; and two grandchildren. A memorial service was held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church by the Rev. Douglas Hodsdon. Arrangements were handled by the Miller-Boles Funeral Home of Sanford. Memorials may be made to the Lee County Public Library, 107 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330.
GEORGE WALDO PARMELEE 1904-2003
George [George Wilson, George, Epaphroditus, Aaron, Cornelius, Josiah, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a lifelong resident of Haddam, Middlesex County, Conn., died Jan. 10, 2003, at the Saybrook Convalescent Home in Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, Conn. He was born Dec. 11, 1904, the son of George Wilson and Delphine (Clark) Parmelee. He was married to Mildred E. Foss on July 16, 1929. Mildred died in 1996.
DAPHNE ROSE (SAWYER) PARMELEE 1930-2002
Daphne, the wife of Robert Bert [Mar Bert, Moses Edward, Moses Edwards, Moses, Oliver, Jonathan, Joshua, John, John], died Dec. 16, 2002, at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, Montgomery County, Ill. She was 72. She was born July 4, 1930, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of George and Laura (Farris) Sawyer. She and Robert were married Sept. 11, 1948, at Staunton, Macoupin County, Ill. Williamson Funeral Home of Staunton was in charge of arrangements. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery, Staunton.
HOMER LEE PARMLEY 1932-2001
Homer [unplaced], a well-known breeder of dogs and the owner of several businesses over the years, died Dec. 18, 2001, in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. He was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Okla. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by daughters Terry Kerr of Rockport, Aransas County, Texas, and Karen Bryant of Carthage, Jasper County, Mo.; brother William; sisters Wanda Tiller and June Kelsey; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were private.
CHRISTY ROSE (GIGL) PARMELE 1957-2001
Christy, wife of Mark [unplaced] of Brookings, Curry County, Ore., died Sept. 17, 2001, in Crescent City, Del Norte County, Calif. She was born March 6, 1957. She is survived by her husband; daughters Jennifer Rose Parmele of Brookings and Venetta Moppin of Arkansas; her mother, Mary Ellen Hilmes of Wisconsin; brother John Gigl of San Diego; and sisters Kathleen Wilson and Roberta Burdue of Wisconsin.
RUTH PARMELEE 1894-2001
Ruth, widow of Albert [Alva A., Henry W., Ezriah, Timothy, Mark, Job, John, John], of Denver, died Aug. 29, 2001, at the age of 107. Ruth was born in Denver on Sept. 1, 1894, and married Albert in 1915. Survivors include son Robert of Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colo.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Entombment was at Crown Hill Tower of Memories.
SYLVIA BADIEH (PAINE) PARMELE 1909-2001
Sylvia, widow of Rexford Clark [Egbert Nelson, Benson Clark, Egbert Benson, Phineas Meigs, Phineas, Phineas, Isaac, Isaac, John, John] and a longtime resident of Wilmette, Ill., died Aug. 15, 2001. She was born Aug. 4, 1909, at Champaign, Champaign County, Ill., the daughter of Ellery Burton and Mable (Hyde) Paine. She and Rexford were married on May 11, 1935, at Urbana, Campaign County, Ill. He died in July, 1984. She was devoted member of the Baha'i Faith.
ALBERT CLARE PARMELEE 1923-2001
Albert [Clare Jordan, Dwight Angier, Asahel Stanford, Asahel, Charles, Hezekiah, Joel, John, John], of North Olmstead, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, died Aug. 10, 2001. He was the son of Clare Jordan and Mabel Dean (Caris) Parmelee. [Mabel was the daughter of William I. and Roxa Stanley (Parmelee) Caris; Albert's two Parmelee lines run through Isaac's branch as well as Joel's.] Albert was born June 17, 1923, at East Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and married Aug. 31, 1945, in Fairview Park, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to Betty Jean Mac Donald, daughter of Joseph and Jean Mac Donald. He was a World War II veteran. He is survived by his widow; sons Scott, Mark and Gary of Dublin, Franklin County, Ohio; grandchildren Christopher, Timothy, Sean, Bryan, Katelyn and Nicole; two great-grandchildren; and sister Marion Whitlatch of Georgia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice, 18200 Lorain Road, Cleveland Ohio 44111. Arrangements were handled by Dostal Funeral Service.
VENA (PARMLEY ) HARRIS 1924-2001
Vena [John Ballenger Chrisman, Aladdin, Garner, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], of Robinson, Crawford County, Ill., formerly of Casey, Clark County, Ill., died at her home July 28, 2001. She had retired from L.S. Heath & Son in Robinson, Vena was born Oct. 20, 1924, in Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., the daughter of John Ballenger and Ferbie (Gross) Parmley. She married Russell Harris in 1943; he died in 1985. Surviving are son Larry "Butch" Harris of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Md.; brothers Roscoe T. of Indianapolis, Marion County, Ind., Kenneth of Ridge Farm, Vermilion County, Ill., Lawrence of Decatur, Morgan County, Ala., and James of Carmel, Hamilton County, Ind.; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers. A graveside service was held at the Bellair Cemetery. The Markwell Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JOSEPHINE ILEENE (SCOTT) PARMELEE 1906-2001
Josephine, widow of Seldon H. [Sylvester Harry, James Marcus, Sylvester Freeman, Alexander "Freeman," Timothy, Mark, Job, John, John], of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, died May 21, 2001. She and her late husband of 65 years owned Parmelee Radio and Sound in El Paso. He died in 1995 at the age of 91. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of El Paso since 1930 and remained an active member. She had worked on the staff of the Children’s Ministry for 47 years and was a member of the Pilot Club of El Paso. She is survived by son Selden H. Jr.; sister Mary S. Wilson; and three nieces. She was buried at El Paso's Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
MICHAEL F. PARMLEY 1952-2001
Michael [William, --?--], of Carlock, Mc Lean County, Ill., died April 13, 2001, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis after a three-year illness. He was born May 11, 1952, in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., the son of William and Margaret (Pollaci) Parmley. He married Peggy A. Anderson on Aug. 19, 1972, in Walnut, Bureau County, Ill. He worked for NAPA Auto Parts before becoming an associate for Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America in Normal, Jackson County, Ill., for 10 years. He was a graduate of Illinois State University, a member of First United Methodist Church in Normal and Local No. 2488 of the United Auto Workers. He was a Dale Earnhardt and Chicago Cubs fan. He is survived by his widow and daughters Cheryl Miller and Sara Parmley, both of Carbondale; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were at Garland Funeral Home, Walnut, the Rev. Brian Eble officiating. Burial was at Walnut Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Barnard Cancer Center at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
IRENE T. (HALL) PARMELEE 1909-2001
Irene, wife of Donald Zeno [George Henry, Zeno Miller, Henry W., Zeno, Gardner, Nehemiah, Nehemiah, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], died Feb. 19, 2001, at her home in Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. She was a lifelong resident of the city, being born there April 21, 1906, the daughter of Harry and Elsie (Snyder) Hall. Irene was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. She was Past Matron of Chapter 102 O.E.S., where she was a member for 75 years. She was also a member of Wadsworth Rittman Hospital Auxiliary, and enjoyed knitting, needlework, and reading. She is survived by her husband of 70 years; daughter Sally Morrison of Wadsworth; son Robert of Wadsworth; grandchildren Julie Kieser of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Mich., James Morrison of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb., Christine Parmelee of Washington, D.C., and Brad Parmelee of Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio; great-grandchildren Kaitlin, Josh and Jenny Kieser, Steven, Ellen and Gregory Morrison; and brother Jackson Hall of Wadsworth. Inurnment was at Woodlawn Cemetery. The family requests contributions to Tri-County Hospice or Trinity United Church of Christ Memorial Fund. The Hilliard & Mullaney mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
ROBERT W. PARMLEY 1912-2001
Robert [James "Robert" Robert, Robert James, George Washington, Robert, John, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] of Grand Island, Hall County, Neb., Jan. 26, 2001, at Tiffany Square. He was born May 23, 1912, at Altamont, Daviess County, Mo., to James "Robert" Robert and Viola (Bainum) Parmley. At age 14, Robert moved with his family to Orleans, Harlan County, Neb., and was graduated from the Orleans High School in 1931. He came to Grand Island in 1942, where he worked as a supervisor at the Ordinance Plant. His first wife was Lucille Wassinger; he married Ellen Kallos on March 22, 1947, at Grand Island. They purchased Ellen's Flower Basket in 1963. He worked at the Silas Mason Plant from 1965 until a major stroke forced his retirement four years later. He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and a former member of the Liederkranz and Eagles. Survivors include his wife; sons Robert of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb., Michael of Norfolk, Madison County, Neb., David of Grand Island and Gary of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, S.D.; daughters Cindy Arnold of Grand Island and Janice Camp of Colorado; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son Norman, brother Harold and sister Thelma. Services were at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Tim Anderson officiating. Burial was at Grand Island Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church or the Grand Generation Center.
ANN FRANCES PARMELE 1907-2001
Ann, the widow of Everett G. [David A., William "Will" Moses, Moses William, James, Moses, Hezekiah, Joel, John, John], of Ranger, Eastland County, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at a local hospital. She is survived by daughter Betty Parmele of Ranger; sons David E. of Palm Springs, Riverside County, Calif., and Richard of Cedar Hill, Dallas County, Texas; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister Matilda Bruggeman of Livermore, Alameda County, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Restland Memorial Park in Dallas.
DONALD SEYMOUR PARMELEE 1923-2000
Donald [Harold Leslie, Benjamin Franklin, Samuel
Ward, David, David, Joseph, Joseph, Isaac, John, John], a
professor and coach at Alberton College of Idaho at Caldwell,
Canyon County, Ida., from 1953-73, died in Nov, 28, 2000, at
Boise, Boise County, Ida. Donald was born Jan. 10, 1923, at Maple
Shade, Burlington County, N.J. He received his master's degree in
educational administration at Columbia University. After serving
in the Marine corps in World War II, he and his wife, the former
Polly Ann Shupp, moved to Idaho where he eventually became
principal at Marsing High School. From 1968-72, Donald was the
head baseball coach at Albertson College; at the time he left, he
was an associate professor of physical education and athletic
director. After leaving the college he taught overseas at the
U.S. Sports Academy in Bahrain, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.
JOHN K. PARMELY 1933-2000
John [unplaced], a longtime resident of Amityville, Suffolk County, N.Y., died Nov. 7, 2000. John was a stage hand at the Jones Beach Theater at the time of his death and had been employed in that capacity for more than 40 years by Local 340, which he once headed as its president. John enjoyed building and woodworking in his spare time, as well. He served in the Air Force from 1953 to 1957. John was born Dec. 28, 1933, in New York City. He is survived by his children, Dr. John D. of Troy, Oakland County, Mich.; Steven E. of Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, N.Y., Nancy F. Daborowski of Wilmington, New Hanover County, N.C., and Robert K. of Babylon, Suffolk County, N.Y.; brothers Everett and George, both of Florida; and seven grandchildren. The Rev. William Feinberg of the Universalist Church of Bay Shore, N.Y., conducted memorial services at the Powell Funeral Home, 67 Broadway, Amityville, on Nov. 11.
MACY LOUISE PARMELEE 2000
Macy, infant daughter of Lewis [Lewis F., Frederick James, William Harry, Harry William, --?--] and Amy (Saglibene) Parmelee died Nov. 2, 2000. In addition to her parents, she is survived by sisters Madisen and Ashley, and brother Lewis; paternal grandparents Lewis of Massachusetts and Charlene of Elmira, Chemung County, N.Y.; maternal grandparents Ted and Ginger Saglibene of Horseheads, Chemung County, N.Y.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.Burial was at St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery in Horseheads. Memorials may be sent to the neo-natal intensive care unit at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 600 Roe Ave., Elmira, NY 14905.
CODY T. PARMELEE 1991-2000
Cody [unplaced], formerly of Elmira, Chemung County, N.Y., died July 4, 2000, at Carlisle Hospital in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pa. He was 9. Funeral arrangements were private.
HERMAN 'PETE' RAY PALMERLEE 1912-2000
Pete [Albert "Bert," Franklin DeWitt, William "Hank" Henry, Stephen Asa, Amos, Amos, David, Joshua, John, John] of Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kans., died July 2, 2000, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Pete was born Oct. 5, 1912, at Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif., where he attended school and later worked on a ranch. He served in the Army in World War II, in the African campaign. After his discharge, he lived in New York where he worked for the Welch's Grape Co. and married Margaret Ruth Boylan, daughter of Arthur Boylan, on June 29, 1944. They had four children: Teddy Ramos, Don A., Anna LaRuth and Ida Zelpha. On May 10, 1975, he married Maxine Sykes Tickle and they moved to Coffeyville where he worked for Re-Con Co. They also lived at Grand Lake, Okla. He was a member of Veteran of Foreign Wars Post No. 1022 of Coffeyville and the Disabled Veterans of Grove, Okla. Survivors include his wife; a daughter; Carolyn Lotter of Coffeyville; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.. Burial was at Coffeyville's Fairview Cemetery.
MILDRED (MATHER) PARMLEY 1920-2000
Mildred, widow of Eugene [unplaced], a resident of Albuquerque, N.M., died June 7, 2000, after a stroke. She was born Dec. 6, 1920, the daughter of Robert and Blanche Mather. Mildred worked in the attendance office at Highland High School for more than 30 years, and in her retirement years in a credit union office, a retirement home and a Campfire day care program. She was a musician and soprano soloist. Over the years she directed choirs at Monte Vista Christian Church and the Trinity & University Heights United Methodist Church for 25 years, retiring in 1989. She was preceded in death by her husband and her daughter, Patricia. She is survived by nephews, a niece and other relatives. She was buried at Fairview Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Faith Chapel, 1726 Girard Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 or to St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 3905 Las Vegas Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105.
MICHAEL S. PARMELEE 1976-2000
Michael [Louis Ray, Louis Ray, Louis "Ray" Ray, George Washington, Moses Edwards, Moses, Oliver, Jonathan, Joshua, John, John] died at his Edison Road home in Osceola, St. Joseph County, Ind., on April 26, 2000. County Coroner Chuck Hurley is investigating the cause of death. Michael was born Dec. 13, 1976. He is survived by son Tyler of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Ind.; mother and stepfather Carol (Kaiser) and Mike Fisher of Osceola; father and stepmother Louis and Glenda Parmelee of Tippecanoe County, Ind.; sister Dawn Trueblood of Niles, Berrien County, Mich.; and brothers Matthew at home and Chris of Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Ind.. Palmer Funeral Home of Osceola was in charge of arrangements.
RALPH LESLIE PARMELE 1925-2000
Ralph [Earl Calvin, Lyman Seth, Giles, Seth, Giles, Jeremiah, Lemuel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] died March 25, 2000, at his home at Vienna, Johnson County, Ill. He was born Dec. 3, 1925, at Danvers Twp., Mc Lean County, Ill., the son of Earl Calvin and Iris Noreen (Roberts) Parmele. He and Loulyn Davis, daughter of Boyd and Bessie (Kinsinger) Davis, were married Aug. 25, 1945, at Mackinaw, Tazewell County, Ill. Bailey Funeral Home of Vienna was in charge of arrangements. Burial was at Gilead Cemetery, Simpson, White County, Ill.
HENRY W. PARMALEY 1907-2000
Henry [unplaced] a long-time resident of New Britain, Hartford County, Conn., died March 23, 2000, at New Britain General Hospital. He was born Sept. 4, 1907, at Plainville, Hartford County, Conn. ,He was employed at Macristy Industries in New Britain for more than 10 years before retiring in 1975, and was a member of Stanley Memorial Church in New Britain. Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Olive (Stockman) Parmaley. He is survived by son Donald of Ramona, San Diego County, Calif.; daughter Sandra Dabkowski of Wheaton, Montgomery County, Md.; stepdaughter Eleanor Roether of New Britain; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial will was be at Plainville's West Cemetery. Carlson Funeral Home of New Britain was in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to Stanley Memorial Church, 639 East St., New Britain, CT 06051.
DOLORES MARIE (COFFEE) DU BOIS. PARMELE 1934-2000
Dolores, wife of Robert Parmele [unplaced] and a retired JC Penney sales clerk, died March 5 at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kans. She was born Aug. 8, 1934, at Great Bend, Barton County, Ind., the daughter of Rice Ernest and Verda Jewel (Gentry) Coffee. Dolores and Robert were married Jan. 8, 1993. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband; son Craig DuBois of Wichita; daughter Jeanamarie Schuster of Park City, Sedgwich County, Kans.; brother DeVerna Coffee of Coolidge, Pinal County, Ariz.; sisters Carmetta Lollar of Derby, Sedgwick County, Kans., Helen Walker of Colfax, Opal Wehnes of Yucapia, San Bernardino County, Calif., and Yvonne Sherwood of Los Alamitos, Orange County, Calif. Burial was at Derby's El Paso Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hospice Inc., in care of the Smith Mortuary in Derby.
ROBERT RAYMOND EMERSON 1927-2000
Robert, husband of Esther Parmelee [unplaced], died Feb 21, 2000, at his home in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. He was born June 3, 1927 in Salt Lake City to Ralph M. and Lelia (Raymond) Emerson and was married to Esther on Nov. 4, 1950, in Salt Lake City. He was a member and served a term as president of the Utah Water Pollution Control Assn.; a member of American Public Works Assn., Utah Chapter; and other associations. He was graduated from the University of Utah, College of Engineering in 1951. and was a veteran of World War II. He retired from Templeton, Linke & Associates, Consulting Engineers and was a member of the Mount Olympus Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his widow; daughters Mary Louine Bozich, Julie Ann Skidmore and Ellen Jane Emerson; sister Nancy Pitkin; and four grandsons. Evans & Early Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
JAMES KENNETH PARMLEY 1928-2000
James [unplaced], of Tuscaloosa, Ala., died Feb. 7, 2000. He was born Jan. 28, 1928. He worked at the Police Department in Birmingham, Ala., and as a U.S. Treasury Department Special Investigator. James had an LLB degree from LaSalle University. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shrine, a member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Pensacola, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Fay (Olson), of Tuscaloosa; daughter Sharon McCluskey of Tuscaloosa; son Patrick of Pensacola; sister Ruth Ramsey of Gardendale, Ala.; brother Glenn of Pleasant Grove, Ala.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Hospice of West Alabama or the American Cancer Society.
CYLDE OLA (PARMELLY) CROSS 1923-2000
Clyde [Henry "Grady" Grady, William Asbury, John, Samuel, Giles, Hiel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John] of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, died Feb. 6, 2000, following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 14, 1923, at Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. She was reared and educated in Abilene. She attended McMurry University and then Texas Tech University, receiving a degree in home economics. She taught at Midland High School. She and John E. Cross met in Midland and were married in September, 1951, in Abilene. They made their home in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and Snyder, Scurry County, Texas, prior to returning to Midland in 1960. Clyde was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Fellowship Sunday School Class, the Banner Committee and assisted in weddings. She was a member of MSUW, DAR, DRT, Women's Club, and Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 29, 1998; and a brother, Wade, of Abilene, in July, 1991.
ALAN S. PARMELEE 1924-2000
Alan [Harold Ray, William Josiah, Josiah Pierson, Alfred, Eliab, Eliab, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, Nathaniel, John, John], a lifelong resident of Middlefield, Middlesex County, Conn., died Jan. 15, 2000, at Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart, Martin County, Fla. He was born Feb. 28, 1924, to Harold Ray and Eleanor (Abrams) Parmelee in Middletown. He attended Pratt Institute and was in the U.S. Army. He was the founder, owner and operator of Indian Springs Golf Club in Middlefield. Alan was a member of the B.P.O.E. No. 35 in Meriden, piloted his own Cessna airplane for many years and wintered in Florida. He is survived by his wife, Jane (Beardow), son John S. of Moodus, Middlesex County, Conn.; daughter Jennifer M.P. Huddleston of West Hartford, Hartford County, Conn.; brother Robert of Middlefield; sister Jean White of Northampton, Hampshire County, Mass.; and a granddaughter. Services were at Doolittle Funeral Home in Middletown with the Rev. Dale Azevedo of the Middlefield Federated Church officiating. Burial was at Middlefield Cemetery. The family welcomes donations for trees to be planted in his memory at Indian Springs Golf Club.
HESTER M. (PARMELEE) BEAL 1913-2000
Hester [Frank, Luther Hart, Elisha, Theodore,
Abraham, Abraham, Isaac, John, John] of Kent, Portage
County, Ohio, died Jan. 14, 2000, at Longmeadow Care Center in
Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio. She was born March 23, 1913, in
Kent and graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School. Survivors
include her son, James R. Beal of Kent and two grandchildren. Her
husband, Gerald
R., died in 1998. She was buried at the
family plot at Kent's Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the Robinson Memorial Hospital Foundation-Visiting Nurse,
P.O. Box 1204, Ravenna, Ohio 44266-1204, or to Meals on Wheels. [Hester
was my grandmother's youngest sister.--jw]
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