Don Parker

Don Leon Parker, age 77, Mabelvale, Arkansas formerly of Pleasanton, Kansas died Friday January 9, 2009 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on August 1, 1931 at Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Donald and Thelma Teubner Parker. He graduated from Pleasanton High School, received his Bachelor's degree from Kansas State University and two Master's degree from American University. Don served his country in the United States Army retiring after twenty four years of service and reaching the rank of Colonel. He most recently owned and operated the Lakeview Country Club at Mabelvale. He was married to Jerene Van Hercke. She preceded him in death on March 30, 2004. Also preceding him was his father Donald Parker and brother Terry Parker. He is survived by his mother, Thelma Parker of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, three sons, Timothy Parker and Sandra of Sherwood, Arkansas, Dennis Parker and Svetlana of Clermont, Florida and Kirk Parker of Mabelvale, Arkansas; one daughter Susan Taylor of Navarre, Florida; two brothers George Parker & Judy of Topeka, Kansas and C.H. Parker of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, one sister in law, Linda Parker of Hutchinson, Kansas and eight grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday January 14, 2009 at the Pleasanton, Kansas Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 AM until departure to cemetery at the Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home in Pleasanton, Kansas. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. On line condolences for the family can be left at www.coffelschneider.com. Arrangements: Coffel-Schneider, Pleasanton, Kansas. A note of condolence may be left here for the family.