William R. Parsons

William (Bill) R. Parsons, 76 of Kimberly, peacefully passed away January 1, 2009. Bill was born October 15, 1932 in Fallon, NV the son of Marion Parsons and Adrienne Sayle Parsons. Bill attended school in Parma, where he enjoyed sports, especially boxing. After he graduated in 1951 and becoming a member of the National Guard, he attended the Nampa Business School, this is where he met the love of his life, Maurine Koch of Paul, Idaho. They were married on July 19, 1953 at the Paul Congregational Church. Bill and Maurine had 55 wonderful years together. In 1953 Bill joined the Army, he was deployed to Germany where he served as a teletype operator. He received an honorable discharge in February 1955. Bill returned home to his wife and an infant daughter, Susan was born in 1954. Sandy, a second beautiful daughter was born in 1955. The family moved to Ogden, Utah for a year where Bill worked as a teletype operator for Western Union. When the family returned to Twin Falls, Bill continued working for Western Union. A third daughter, Karen was born in 1957. The family was complete. The final move to Kimberly area came in 1958 where Bill and Maurine have made their home since. Bill started working for the North Rup King Co. as a bookkeeper, later becoming a fieldman. This career took him to other companies such as Sun Seed, Conida and Twin Falls Bean Seed. He worked hard into his early 70's, when he finally retired. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Many will remember him as a "gentleman", always respectful of others. Bill enjoyed attending sporting and school activities of his grandchildren. His family all benefited from his woodworking skills and the time he spent with them. Over the years many dogs have enjoyed his companionship, the latest being "Mindy". Several family trips have been taken the last few years, a special trip was to Yellowstone, marking Bill and Maurine's 50th wedding anniversary. He will be greatly missed, always loved and never forgotten. Bill is survived by his wife, Maurine, Kimberly; daughters, Susan (Bruce) Johnstone, Boise; Sandy (Joe) Miller, Twin Falls; Karen Tattersall, Hansen; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Audrey Thompson; Nancy Meckert; Diana Page and Peggy Siminson. He is preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Mike; Manley; Fred; John and Joe. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, January 7, 2009 with a visitation one hour prior at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls. Interment will be at the Paul Cemetery.