Tony L. Parker
November 06, 2014
Tony L. Parker, 38, was born May 16, 1976 in Grand Island, Nebraska. He passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Tony lived life to its fullest! He enjoyed working on cars, going fishing, and taking care of his pets.
He is survived by his wife, Merryeann Sponseller; children, Christopher and Zachary Parker; adopted father, Mark Calkins; mother, Connie Jacobson; brothers, James, Ted and Paul Calkins; as well as other siblings, Lawrence Parker, Robin Wheeler, Debra Robbins, and Sarah Isaac; brother-in-law, John Sponseller; sisters-in-law, Victoria Sponseller and Leah Skallerup; mother-in-law, Ann Skallerup; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his adopted mother, Karen Calkins.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th St. SW in Altoona. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2014 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 3120 E. 24th Street, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dixie Blaney
11/18/2014
MerryAnn I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Though I didn't know Tony very well he was a part of my family and will be missed. If you need anything please let me know.
Sincerely,
Dixie, Tony's Cousin
Sarah (Parker) Isaac
11/11/2014
I struggle with finding the words to express how I feel. I'm SO sad that I haven't kept in better touch & now we have to come together to lay you to rest my dear baby Brother! I know that God will keep you in touch with your loved ones, to let them know you are watching over them! Until we meet again, know that I Love You Tony!