Parke Madson

Parke Madson - 01/11/2002 Parke Madson - 01/11/2002 PARKE MADSON Parke Madson, 76, of Idaho Falls, died January 9, 2002, at his home of natural causes. He was born April 28, 1925, at Malad, to John Madson and Ann Amelia Clark Madson. He grew up in Malad and attended schools in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Office Practice, then obtained his Master's Degree from Indiana University. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II He was a Professor of Economics for Western Wyoming Junior College in Rock Springs, Wyoming for many years. He also taught accounting at LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, and at Brigham Young University. He came to Idaho Falls seven years ago to be near his brother, Grant. He also maintained a home in Reliance, Wyoming. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and continued study of Economics. Surviving are:Brother: Jack Madson, Malad, IDBrother: Grant Madson, Idaho Falls, IDSister: Amelia Garrick, Laguna Beach, CA and numerous nieces and nephewsHe was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Earl Madson, James Madson, and Rex Madson, Orville Madson, Orlin Madson and two sisters, Hattie Knight and Elva Williams. A Gathering for family and friends will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2002, at the Wood Chapel of the Pines. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team. [ Previous Obituary - Glen Johnson | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Betty Fisk ]