Obituary of Delmer Herman Parde

On January 26, 2010 Delmer “Del” Parde left for heaven on the wings of angels. Del died at home due to complications of Parkinson’s and a stroke. Del was born in Pickrell, Nebraska on September 18, 1928 to Heye Jann and Frieda Christina Parde. At age 17 he joined the Army Air Force and proudly served his country until 1949, where he became an electrician wiring B39 airplanes. Upon leaving the service Del returned to Nebraska where he became an electrical contractor. Del spent about 19 years as an electrician for Hunt-Wesson Foods in Davis, California. In 1965 Del married Mary Jo White in Reno, Nevada. They made their home in West Sacramento until 1981 at which time they moved to Jerome, ID. Del contracted with EE DA HOW as an Electrical Contractor for many years until his retirement. Del was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 0046 in Jerome. Del enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, reading, dancing, and electrical work. Del also enjoyed a fun evening of playing cards and games with his family. Del leaves behind his loving wife of 44 years, Mary Jo Parde; daughter Sheila of Canton, MO; son Kevin and wife Dena of Quincy, IL; Daughter in law Shellie of Lewistown, MO.; many grandkids, great-grandkids and nieces and nephews. Del was preceded in death by his parents; mother in law, Mary Mackey; father in law, Lloyd Mackey; two sons, Greg and Allan; daughter Becky; 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 28th. Visitation was held at Rosenau Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 27th from 6-8 PM. Graveside services will be held Friday, January 29th at 2:00 PM at the Shoshone Cemetery. Many thanks to all of the Hospice workers who gave many hours of care to Del and especially to Robert who always knew just what to do or say to cheer Del up. Del will be greatly missed by those he has left behind but welcomed with open arms in heaven by family and love ones who have gone before home. Family and friends are encouraged to share your thoughts and memories of Del at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com