Myrtle Parks

MYRT PARKS PEORIA, AZ -- Myrtle "Myrt" Phillips Parks passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2010, of complications from cancer. She was born April 21, 1923, in Pocatello, Idaho, the second child and oldest daughter of Morgan Phillips and May Sena Higgins Phillips. On April 9, 1943, she married Melvin Ray Parks. The early years of her life were spent in Pocatello and Inkom, Idaho. Together, she and Mel raised their family and also lived in Boise, Sanpete County, Utah, and the last 27 years she has lived in Peoria, AZ. Mel and Myrt served a mission together in the Oregon Eugene Mission. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Myrt will be remembered for her service in her church, her craft and decorating hobbies, and most of all, for her devotion to her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Nancy (Del) Taylor, Starla (Dick) James, Hal (Shauna) Parks, Jerry (Joy) Parks, and Tom (Robin) Parks. She is also survived by her 29 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, two brothers, Bill Phillips and Ridge Phillips, and two sisters, Wilma (Al) Allen and Dorothy (John) Green. Myrt was preceded in death by her beloved Mel in 1995, an infant daughter, Linda Rae, and three brothers. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at the Peoria LDS Stake Center, 12951 North 83rd Avenue, Peoria, Arizona. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 22nd, also at the church. She will be laid to rest in the Norton Cemetery in McCammon, Idaho, next to her husband and baby daughter. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2010. Arrangements in Arizona are under the direction of Bueler Mortuary in Chandler. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Vera & Keith Tolman kot330@cableone.net As we look back at the many years of our associtation with the Parks family we can't think but that we have been blessed by that association. WE want to send our deepest regards to all of the family. We will never forget the many happy times when we were together. Although We didn't get to talk to her since her illness she called us at Christmas time and had a nice conversation that I will ever treasure. WE love you guys. Diane Christiansen dianec3744@gmail.com I am so sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. She was always one of my favorite. I remember the many camping trips we went on and how she made everything fun. I loved to visit with Myrt. She always made me feel special. I will not be able to attend the graveside services, but know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Tolman krolmn@msn.com Nancy, Starla, Hal & Jerry, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. I have such fond memories of her and all of you. I think her love of crafts was where I first got my interest in them. She was always someone I wanted to pattern my life after. I will always remember the fun times we all shared together as the "FIVE FAMILIES." I don't know how that group actually came to be and how it happened that we started spending our summer vacations together, but I don't think there could have been anything more fun than the associations that we shared those summers. I hope you will all find comfort in the thought that someday we will all be reunited. All My Love, Kathy Kerrie J Cox coxfamily@byu.net I was so sad to learn of the passing of your mother. What a great lady! I so appreciate the influence she had on my life. My love and prayers are with all of you!