Dennis Parsons, the son of Elmer and Mary Jane Saunders Parsons, was born December 2, 1956 in Spencer, Iowa. Dennis received his early education and graduated from the South Clay High School in 1975.
Following his schooling, Dennis worked for Rich Adams and also Northwest Moving and Storage. Dennis then began farming with his brother, Joel and they operated the Parsons' Swath and Bale business. Farming was Dennis' great passion, he loved being outdoors and working the land. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle. Dennis especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Recently, Dennis received Jesus into his life .
Dennis passed away on December 7, 2009 at his home with his family by his side at the age of 53. He is preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his son, Luke Parsons of Gillett Grove, IA; his two grandchildren: Jayci and Tayten; his mother, Mary Jane Parsons of Webb, IA; his siblings: Tamra (Gary) Riecke of Big Fork, MT, Christine (Larry) Beck of Spencer, IA, Janeen (Bill) Madson of Webb, IA, Janel (David) Maurer of Spencer, IA, Joel (Tonna) Parsons of Webb, IA and Darryl Parsons of Webb, IA; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
SERVICES
Funeral Services will be held at 2:30pm on Friday, December 11, 2009 at the Warner Chapel in Spencer.
OFFICIATING
Rev. Charles Hall
CASKET BEARERS
Mike Maurer - Jim Adams
Billy Adams - Rich Adams
Paul Swanson - Bob Gibson
VISITATION
Will begin at 11:00am on Thursday with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.
MUSIC
"To God Be The Glory"
"Because He Lives"
By Yvonne Daugherty
CD: "Go Rest High On The Mountain"
Organist - Anna Gibson
INTERMENT
Parsons Cemetery
Gillett Grove, Iowa