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Zane Welrose Parker

Zane Welrose Parker

Dec. 7, 1936 - Oct. 17, 2022

Date of Service: Oct. 21, 2022

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BURLEY – Our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and uncle, Zane Welrose Parker, an 85-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Zane was born Dec. 7, 1936, in Saint Anthony, Idaho, to Lynn Mynard and Sarah Althea Orgill Parker. Zane moved around as a child between California and Idaho but spent much of his childhood in Twin Falls. On April 17,1957, he married Sondra Jean Freeman in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They lived in Twin Falls, then Bountiful, Utah, moving back to Twin Falls, and then Burley, where they lived for the remainder of their lives.

Throughout his life, Zane had several careers but was best known to those around him for being a local businessman who sold insurance.

Zane was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as bishop, Scout Master and temple worker, as well as many other callings throughout his life.

He is survived by his six children, Lori (Craig) Blauer of Burley, Nicolas (Debra) Parker of Arizona, Lisa (Bret) Wood of Burley, and Mark (Renee’) Parker, Christopher (Jenn) Parker, and Teri (John) Adams, all of Arizona; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and brothers, Dee and Boyd.

He was loved by all his family and friends and will be sorely missed by all.

The family would like to especially thank Horizon Home Health & Hospice for all their loving care and kindness.

The funeral will be held at 1p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Burley Tenth Ward, located at 515 E. 16th St., in Burley, with Bishop Chad Bodily officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley, where military rites will be rendered by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 12 until 12:45 p.m. Friday, preceding the funeral, at the church.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/uEyHRtuGVZo.

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From Penny Ralphs Nickle:
Have many fond memories of visits with Bishop Zane Parker. Grateful for his love, kindness and wisdom. Beautiful funeral service. So good to see everyone. Thank you for making it available to those who live so far away. May comfort and peace be yours at this difficult time.
From Hailey Freeman:
Love you, Uncle Zane. Thank you for everything.
From susan tuft:
Our Tuft family and all the Parkers were "intertwined" throughout our kids' growing up years...and the many happy memories from those days are still fresh. We did love "Uncle Zane," all of us, and "Aunt Jeannie," too, two of the best people on earth, the kindest and most compassionate!
From Gary and Glena Turner:
So many happy memories with this great family. Church service, temple trips, date nights. There was laughter and sometimes even tears. We will miss Zane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless.
From Debra Moody:
Mark and Chris, my condolences to you and your family upon the passing of your father.
From Ruth Kent:
Such a sweet man who truly loved his family.
From Vicki Stewart :
Such a kind man…
From Derrahl and Faye Holmes:
We thought so much of Zane. He was our insurance agent for many years and such a good friend. Our condolences to you Lori Blauer and to all your family.
It's hard to loose a parent and we know how much you loved him and will miss him.
He will truly be missed.
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From Kim Cheney Dicou:
Bishop Parker was one of the kindest men I ever knew and I was grateful to have been within his circle of influence. Sending warm thoughts for comfort and peace to the children and grandchildren he loved so much.
From Mark Tuft:
Uncle Zane and Aunt Jeannie were as close to being family within t being actually family. I remember them in almost every aspect of my life growing up. As sad as the passing is of Uncle Zane, I am so glad he is with Jeannie now and not in the pain/discomfort he was in. I will cherish them forever.
From Dave & Susan Simmons:
May your family be filled with peace and love in reflecting on his special life and service.
From Boyd Yost:
Bishop Parker was one of the kindest, most Christlike people I have ever known. He loved his family, and he loved the Savior. I will miss him.
From Donna McBride:
Lisa
I'm so saddened to read of Zane's passing. What a truly, Christ like man. He was such an inspiration to me and I so enjoyed our talks. Im sending love and prayers of comfort, peace and solace to you and your sweet family.
From Scott and Katy Morley :
We are so sorry to hear this. He was such a sweet man and so kind . I loved his smile. Our hearts go out to his family. We love you!
From The Harrison Family:
Condolences to the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
From Bill:
My heart felt condolences to Mark and family. I know how much your Dad/Grandma meant to you.
From Jordan Parker:
I love you, grandpa.
From Vicki L Bench:
So sorry for all of you. The loss of a loved one is tough. May God bless and be with all of you at this time
From Karlene Hurst Altom:
We love and and so many found memories of the Parker family our heart goes out to all of you as you say goodbye to a man who was devoted to God and his family

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