Dale Francis Parker

Dale Parker, age 75, of Warren (formerly of North Branch) passed away on December 29, 2016 at the Villa of Silverbell Estates.  Dale was born February 7, 1941 in Detroit , the son of J.C. and Rita (Swoish) Parker.  Dale graduated from North Branch High School in 1960, and continued his education at Carnegie College of Cleveland, Ohio.  He was a Medical  Technicality Technician for St. Johns Hospital for over 30 years.  Dale proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Dale loved to travel on his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle and went to Florida every year, and he loved to socialize and visit people where ever he would go. 

Left to cherish his memory is Taffy Sullivan of New Hampshire, whom he thought of as his daughter. 

Sister, Beverly (Robert) Ozdowski  of Florida and nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Memorials may be directed to the Memorial Vietnam Veterans Affairs Fund, 1235 South Clark Street, Suite 910, Arlington, VA.  22202 phone number 202-393-0090

The family will be present for visitation on Wednesday, January 4th from 4 PM – 8 PM with a Rosary at 7 PM. The Funeral Service will be 11 AM at Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home, with Father Richard Treml officiating.  Military Honors will be conducted by the North Branch American Legion Post #457.

Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, North Branch.

Arrangements by Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home

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