Patrick Parker, 82, of Laramie, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Hospice of Laramie. He was born on October 25, 1935 in Laramie to Frank and Iva (Hume) Parker.
Pat received his early education in Hillsdale, Wyoming and later transitioned to Laramie High School. After high school he spent time working at various jobs including, working at the stock yard, washing dishes for the University of Wyoming, Bull Mountain Cattle Company, the Rex Lewis Ranch, and then later on for the State of Wyoming Highway Department, retiring in 1995. Pat married Rita Eike on April 28, 1956 in Laramie, WY Pat was proud of many of his accomplishments but most of all being the founder of the Big Laramie Volunteer Fire Department and being a volunteer firefighter for many years. Pat is known for being a generous man, who gave to many, including many charities. He was a member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge #582, the Cumudgereons of Laramie, The Melodies at the Eppson Center for Seniors and playing Santa when Christmas came around.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Rita Parker; parents; his step father, Art Bergstrom; his brother, Gordon Parker; his brothers-in-laws, Richard Jackson, Cecil Johnston, Ray Haas, Delton Meyer, and Tom Murdoch; and his sister-in-law, Jeannie Eike.
Pat is survived by his children, Debbie Eberle (Steve) of Gillette, WY; David (Connie) Parker of Laramie, WY, and Becky Parker of Laramie, WY; his grandchildren, Natasha (Marcus) Gallizzi of Cheyenne, WY, Sarah (Mike) Forster of Gillette, WY, Dusty (Janette) Parker of Laramie, WY, Patrick (Jessica) Parker of Laramie, Matt (Megan) Parker of Torrington, WY; his step grandchild, Laddie (Cortni) Lentz; his 11 great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; and two step great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Bob Parker (Joyce) of Cheyenne, WY, Frances Whitman of New Mexico, George Parker (Janice) of Laramie, WY, and Mary Johnston of Cheyenne, WY; and his numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Albany County Fairgrounds with Chaplain Richard Parish, officiating with firefighter honors.
Memorial contributions may be made in Pat’s name to Hospice of Laramie,1754 Centennial Dr. Laramie, WY 82070, to Amy’s Kids, 540 S. Colorado Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070, and/or the Eppson Center for Seniors, 1560 North 3rd St Laramie, WY 82072.
Becky, Debbie and Rick. I was so very sad to learn of your Father’s passing. What a ray of sunshine and smiles he was - for all the years I knew him I only remember him happy. He missed your Mother so. Now they are together with no illness. My best to all of you and my sincere condolences.
We knew Pat as little kids. He was a great role model and loved people. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family. With Love, Bill & Amy (Talbott) Clay
Always enjoyed my visits with Pat , wish I would have taken the time to visit more . Pat will be missed by all !
Always a man with a great attitude and great jokes. He always made me laugh. I was fortunate to visit him before he passed away and we had a great time. Pat I will miss you. My condolences to the family you should be proud of what a good person he is.
I am so sorry for your loss, Becky. May your memories fill you with the strength to get through these difficult times.
Condolences to the Parker family. Pat & Rita had dinner with my Mom Lynn Botkin on Friday, September 8th, 2017 at the Elks, and the following day she had a stroke, and she died a week later. I saw both Pat & Rita at Mother's service, and we talked about what dear friends they had been to my folks. Incredible that we've now also lost Rita and then Pat! Love and hugs to all of Pat's & Rita's family from the Botkin family.
We will greatly miss both Pat nd Rita. They both were good friends. Bill Laycock
sorry for your loss. I have many memories of you day. He was a true friend.
My sincere condolences and sympath to all the family on Pat's departure. We all lost a specil presence out of our lives but somehow we will carry on to that date when our turn will come. As fami;y you are inheritors of specl commitmtnes and dedication to familyand community ideals. May ths provide some comfprt knowing that your feeling of loss is shared.
My sympathy and condolences, sincerely to all the family, The two strong deicated and persevering aparts of your heritage are now gone away together to the farther shore. We trust in the promises of the Lord that we will, in our own tim,be taken there as we pray. May the Lord bless and comfort you knowing of thef ull live that was lived.
We have lost a dear friend, but heaven has gained on heck of a soul. We are all going to miss Pat.
Heaven got better , and Earth became less when Uncle Pat entered His Heavenly Home. And now He is with Aunt Rita . Loved Them both every much, but will see Them somewhere down the road. . Debbie, David , Becky , and Family , know that You'll are in Our Prayers & Thoughts these days , and in days to come.We Love all of You. We leave You'll with My favorite Scripture . PHILIPPIANS 4: 13" I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME. " .( THE 10 FINGER PRAYER ) God Bless and give You'll Favor, Victory, Grace & Mercy in all things
Pat was a very kind man. We appreciated him so much when we had honey bees on his place. It was always good to have a visit with him. Blessings to all of his family, Zane and Gladys Geis
Lost a dear friend