Gregory Warren Parker

*ATTENTION* Hi everyone, Nancy and Amy have made the decision to postpone Greg’s Celebration of Life until next spring when Nancy returns from San Diego. She is recovering well from her surgery and the doctor has cleared her to fly south as soon as next week if everything continues to go well. Nancy and Amy have tentative plans to fly down to San Diego next Tuesday. Once we set a date next spring, you will all be notified of the new date. Thanks to everyone who helped Nancy through Greg’s passing and her own illness. She really appreciates everyone’s efforts on their behalf and none of you have gone unnoticed! Leslie Burns Obituary to follow: Gregory W. ‘Greg’ Parker, of Manson, WA passed away August 15, 2017 after a valiant battle with cancer. Greg was born on April 5, 1951 to Charles ‘Chuck’ E. and Gretchen E. Parker in Everett, WA. Greg attended Everett High School and Western Washington University, where he earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in mathematics. Greg worked his entire career as an actuary/executive in the health care insurance industry. He began working as an actuary at Safeco Insurance in Seattle, WA. Later, he worked as a vice president at National Benefit Resources in Minneapolis, MN. He worked the final years of his career as a vice president at United Healthcare in Minneapolis, MN. During Greg’s retirement years he enjoyed golfing, boating and waterskiing. He learned to play the guitar and was passionate about music. Greg loved to spend time with his grandsons. He was always a “people” person and loved to meet people and share stories. In these years, Greg's faith in Jesus was reawakened as he participated in church in San Diego, bible studies and leaned into new relationships in the church that helped support him in the midst of transition. Greg was actively involved in the Lake Chelan Senior Men’s Golf Club where he enjoyed planning games and calculating winnings. He was also a dedicated member of the Chelan Lion’s Club, helping plan the annual Lion’s Club Golf Tournament and participating in vision and hearing testing at the local schools. Greg found a lot of satisfaction participating as a tutor/mentor with Realty Changers, a program in the San Diego area established to help high school students achieve their goal to attend college. Greg is survived by Nancy, his wife of 46 years; their daughter Amy (Josh) Kerkhoff; grandsons Brighton, Everett and Luke; sister Shirley Lee; nephews Jeff Lee, Eric Lee; and niece Erin Hoff; and mother-in-law Iris Broad; Greg was predeceased by his parents, father-in-law Howard Broad and brother-in-law Errol Lee. A Celebration of Greg’s life that was planned for August 31 must be postponed due to a family health situation. Please check back for the new time. We are very sorry but will not go without celebrating Greg's wonderful life together in the near future. In lieu of flowers, the family requests friends and family make a small donation to the Chelan Lion’s Club, PO Box 1521, Chelan, WA 98816.

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Gregory Warren Parker

April 5, 1951 - August 15, 2017