ROBERT ALLEN "BOB" PARSONS ~ Class of 1961
November 1, 1942 - February 14, 2007





Bob was born November 1, 1942 to Clarence and Corrine Kellum Parsons in Los Angeles, CA. After a brief period of time Bob’s parents relocated ultimately with Bob living and loving the Northwest.

Bob acquired various skills in his youth but demonstrated a strong aptitude as a mechanic which soon became his legacy. Bob worked a variety of jobs as a mechanic but was known in the Tri-Cities as the "go-to-guy" for marine mechanics. He could restore the oldest, most complex, marine component or installation and ask nothing more than your firm handshake and a thank you.

Bob married the love of his life Sheryl over 32 years ago and raised not only the newly acquired family but also "adopted" the entire entourage that included an untold number of children that would soon come to think of Bob as their second disciplinarian and also as their "Dad". Bob never minced words and he was certainly a man of his word. You never had to guess where you stood or how he felt because he would share those sentiments, even if they were less than flattering, in a heart-beat. Bob was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He was a man of honor who will be greatly missed.

Bob is survived by a loving family; his wife Sheryl Parsons, son and wife, Roger and Verleen Richardson, Daughters, Gwen Gangon and husband Troy, and Kristi Parsons, Grandchildren, Roger III, Dillon, Daniel, Kaylee, Ashlyn, Tanner, and Amethyst. Additionally, Bob is survived by his brother Don ('64) and wife Sheila, numerous nieces, nephews, brother and sister-in-laws, and a loving Father-in-law, Bryan M. Spicer.

Flowers may be sent to Country Christian Church, in Pasco, WA with Pastor Dwight Ropp providing services on Monday, February 19, 2007 at 3pm. Please send your donations to your local Hospice as they are truly a gift and blessing from God.

Say not in grief "he is no more", but live in thankfulness that he was.
     -Hebrew Proverb