Richard's Memory Wall
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I wrote the following on June 3rd, 2018...I had no way of know how soon Richard would be gone. After meeting him that day, I felt like I had found a new friend. Kind...gentle...nice. All those words fit him. I enjoyed a very pleasant conversation with him and also ending up with one of his paintings, which I cherish. He was a very talented man.
June 3, 2018
Went to a sale of items from Mary's House of David today, and found something that I really liked, a painting of Mary's City of David Hotel. I was especially enamored with it cause I worked out of that building for many years. As I admired it, a gentleman asked me why I like it and we got to chatting about things of long ago. Well, it turns out he was the painter of the painting. He was a bit surprised when I did not buy it (I did not have the money) caused he could tell it was sometime I really wanted. When he found out why I did not buy it, before I left, he took it upon himself to make me a special and very spectacular deal. He indicated he thought the painting would be in a good home and he could see my emotional attachment. Gotta tell you I was stunned. But the deal was so amazing I could not say no. I will just not eat a few meals and everything will be good again. I am now the proud owner of that signed and framed painting and am delighted to say I think I have a new friend in life, the painter, Mr Richard Parker, a most delightful gentleman to chat with.
Ward Morrill
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Ward Morrill
June 6th, 2021 at 11:02am
I have no memories, as I didn't know Mr. Parker although I did meet his lovely wife Barbara today and she was so kind as to show me their home at The House of Daiv and some of his beautiful art collection also some of his works.
What a wonderful treat.
Thankyou soo much Barbara!
I will be back to see you again
Best regards,Kimberley Stacey
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KIMBERLEY SUE STACEY
July 3rd, 2020 at 12:23pm
I was saddened to learn of Dickβs passing. We were childhood friends, neighbors, and β68 Bears classmates. He was a kind and gentle man.
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Gayle DeSchaaf
December 30th, 2019 at 9:00pm
Barbara: I was saddened to hear of Richard's passing. When our paths crossed at the BH Library and even when Richard was working at The Grill at Harbor Shores I always felt joy talking to you both. Every Halloween I see candy corn and think of you. Mom died in August a short time after our Woodstock themed family reunion. We had a VW hippie bus surrounding her wheelchair. Our prayers are with you always. Larry Wozniak 429-2098
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Larry Wozniak
December 21st, 2019 at 10:03pm
I'm so very sorry to hear about Dick's passing. We were classmates at St. Joe, and he was a truly amazing guy. Kind, caring, a great sense of humor, and one of the most gifted artists I've ever seen. Quite by chance we crossed paths a few years ago, and had a brief opportunity to catch up. It was clear how much his spouse and family meant to him. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
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Barbara Burkett
December 19th, 2019 at 9:21am
I remember playing with Richard when I was a grade school kid and we lived down the street. He was always nice.
Once we moved I lost track of him. My condolences to the family.
Ted Vernon
Jenison, Mi.
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ted vernon
December 18th, 2019 at 8:04pm
So sorry to hear of Rich's passing. He was the best man in my wedding in 1972, and always a good friend. I lost touch with him many years ago, but will always keep special memories of him in my heart. Love to the family.
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Sharon Pontius
December 16th, 2019 at 6:20pm
