William J. Parks

William J. Parks, 81, passed away on September 18, 2011, at Veteran’s Hospital of Des Moines after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Services will be held at a later date at the National Cemetery in Dallas, TX. Mr. Parks was cremated.

Bill was born on January 29, 1930, in Dos Palos, CA, to Ima Jewell (Shelly) and Henry Parks. He served in the US Navy from 1948 to 1952 and was a veteran of the Korean War. In 1955 he married Judy Krum and they settled in Fresno, CA. Bill was a Divisional Director of Sales for Combined Insurance Company of America where the family also lived in Dallas, TX, and Nashville, TN before retiring in Des Moines, IA, after 40 years of dedicated service.

A long time member of Windsor Heights Lutheran Church; in his younger years Bill enjoyed boating and hunting. He also loved music and played trombone in the Navy Band. He was a very social, witty, and gentle man who had a great gift for gab and loved people.

This devoted husband, father and grandfather will be greatly missed by his daughters, Lisa Seibert and Kimberly Murphy; grandchildren, Melissa and Helana Murphy, Trevor Wohlfahrt; and his sister, Marguerite E. Bennett. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Judy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the hospice unit at Veteran’s Hospital at VA CIHCS (135), 3600 30th St., Des Moines, IA 50310 in memory of Bill Parks.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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