Obituary of Donald Robert Parrott

Donald Parrott joined Carolee in heaven on the morning of May 6, 2014. Don was born September 30, 1924, in Circleville, Kansas to George and Jessie Parrott. He joined a brother Dwight and a sister Dorothy. He grew up on a farm near Berger on the Salmon Tract. He graduated from Hollister High School in 1943. He especially enjoyed playing basketball in high school and later as an adult on an “Outlaw League.” He served in the 11th Airborne Division of the Army in Japan as a member of Company “B” 517th Parachute Infantry. He married Carolee Crow on February 16, 1947. Following the war, he worked several jobs including co-owning Polly Food Service with his brother Dwight. His last job was as a mail carrier and then a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service. He worked there for 23 years until ill health forced his retirement in 1975. Don was always a country boy at heart. His lawn and beautiful flowers became his “farm.” In his earlier years he enjoyed bird hunting and had several dogs. He enjoyed working with horses and later golfing with family and friends. He enjoyed the morning coffee group at the Depot Grill and his friends at church. He also valued his friendship with Ed Koester as they both dealt with being widowers. Don always had a good sense of humor and was quite a prankster. He was a loving father and enjoyed the time spent with his grandchildren. They built many projects together. He was very proud of his grandchildren, and they love him dearly. “Grief is the price we pay for love.” Life was not easy. He seldom complained and persevered even after losing his vision. In 2004 he lost his loving companion, Carolee. He has missed her every day since her passing. In 2006 he suffered the loss of his daughter Janet. Throughout these many difficult times, he amazed us with his acceptance and courage. He found great strength and comfort in God and was active in various capacities at the First United Methodist Church. In his younger years he was active in the Masonic Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a 50-year member of both. His faith was an inspiration to all of us. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Those left with loving memories are daughter Dianne (Ted) Clark of Castleford, grandsons Dr. Russ (Jessica) Clark of Boise and Dr. Nic (Becky) Clark of Newberg, Oregon, granddaughters Randi Knefel of Boise and Caroline Knefel of Meridian , great grandsons Eithan Knefel and Grayson Clark, and step grandchildren Tony, Amy and Talia Knefel He is also survived by his sister Dorothy Humphries and sister-in-law Gerry Parrott both of Twin Falls, and faithful nieces and nephews. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday May 10, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Rosenau Funeral Home, 2826 Addison Ave. E, with Funeral Services to follow at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow the services at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Rosenau Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank JoAnn Mambert for caring for Don so he could remain in his home as long as possible, to the staff of Evergreen Assisted Living in Buhl where he spent his last year and a half, to Hospice Visions, and to Dr.Daryl Ficklin and Jayne for their care. The family suggests those wishing to make donations send them to the First United Methodist Church in Twin Falls, to Idaho Talking Book Library Service at 325 West State Street, Boise, ID 83702, or to a charity of your choice.