This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: PARKER, CHAPMAN, TOWNSEND, PENNING, NEWMAN, HOLES Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25829/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PARKER, Edwin C. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2010 to be joined with the Lord after a short but courageous battle with Lymes Disease. Born on February 21, 1947, in Kalamazoo, Ed was a son of Chester and Minniebelle (Chapman) Parker. Ed was a member of the Schoolcraft Presbyterian Church, Plumbers/pipefitters Local 357, and of the Porcupine Hunters Club. On November 9, 2002 he married Tamara (Townsend) Parker who survives. He is also survived by their children; Steven (Honey) Parker, Jacob (Mary) Parker, Lucas (Jennifer) Parker, Addie Parker, Kyla (Nathan) Penning, Casey (Kelly) Newman, and 10 grandchildren and mother Minniebelle, brothers; Thomas (Glenna) Parker, Robert (Patti) Parker, James (Rita) Parker, inlaws; Dallas and Josephine Townsend, Floyd and Mildred Holes, nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. He was preceeded in death by father Chester Parker, daughter Amy Sue Parker, and wife Jane (Holes) Parker. Visitation will be held on February 4th at 2:00-4:00, and! funeral services will be held February 5th at 6:00 PM at Local 357 Union Hall on Shaver and Hwy 131 (also an entrance at U Ave). Donations can be made to the Kalamazoo County State Bank to the Edwin Parker Memorial Fund. Please visit www.avinkcremation.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. Ed enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, friends and most of all he loved his family. The next time you catch a big fish, make a fabulous home cooked meal or give a big bear hug think of Ed. Ed loved deeply, was deeply loved, and will be greatly missed. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 3, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.