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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Survey will tell more about steelhead's movements, one clip at a time ... Eight Abdill students stuck in elevator while smoke rises in Century Building ... RCC selects new president: Kemper-Pelle of Texas ... Survey will tell more about steelhead's movements, one clip at a time ... Eight Abdill students stuck in elevator while smoke rises in Century Building ... RCC selects new president: Kemper-Pelle of Texas ... Donald E. Parker MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 13, 2016 @ 2:00 am Posted Mar. 13, 2016 @ 2:00 am » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> Donald Eugene Parker, 82, of Ashland, Ore. peacefully passed away March 10, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home. Don was born October 26, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from St. Bernard’s High School, Class of ‘50. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, when he met Roslyn Cederlund, who was also serving in the Navy. The two wed in 1956. Don always loved airplanes and flying. He pursued his passion by attending the Embry Riddle School of Aviation, graduating in December 1956. He then worked as a mechanic and flight instructor until becoming an air traffic controller. He was hired as a co-pilot by United Airlines in April 1965 and attained the status of Captain in 1977. Don captained his last flight with United from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) with his wife, Roslyn, aboard on November 1, 1993. Following retirement, Don pursued his other passion, cycling. He logged tens of thousands of miles across Oregon and the west, often with Roslyn as his stoker on their tandem. He served tirelessly as the treasurer of the Siskiyou Velo Bicycle Club. When he was not cycling, he enjoyed spending time with his family, drinking coffee with friends, and reflecting on what a wonderful and fortunate life he lived. He will be missed by the many people who knew and loved him as a gentle man with an enduring Southern lilt in his voice. Don is survived by the love of his life and wife of 60 years, Roslyn C. Parker; daughter, Frieda Parker (Karl Flesch); son, Jesse Parker (Karen Mock); granddaughter, Niki Flesch; sister-in-law, Alice Parker; niece, Sylvia Parker (Lars Espensen); nephew, Emmett (“Bo”) Parker (Lorrie); grand-niece, Ella Katherine; and grand-nephew, Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Parker and Anne May Conway; and his brothers, Emmett and Albert Parker. The family would like to thank Don’s friends and the nurses and the staff at Providence Hospice. A celebration of Don's life will be held in early May in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Providence Hospice. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 13, 2016 @ 2:00 am » Comment or view comments Terms of Service /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501