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Howard “Did” Parsons

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Birth	:	16 Nov 1924 Milesville, Haakon County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2010 Fort Meade, Meade County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, East Fairview, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.8764000, -104.0397034
Description	:	Howard "Did" Parsons age 85 of Philip, South Dakota , died February 19, 2010, at the Ft. Meade VA Medical Center. Howard Parsons, better known as "Did" to family and friends, was born November 16, 1924, on his parents' homestead in the Hardingrove Community, northwest of Milesville, the son of D. William Cleveland and Charity M. (Fender) Parsons. He grew up on the homestead, attended Hardingrove Rural School for eight years, one year of high school in Milesville, before graduating from Philip High School in 1941. As a young man he moved to Oregon where he lived with his sister... Read More	Howard "Did" Parsons age 85 of Philip, South Dakota , died February 19, 2010, at the Ft. Meade VA Medical Center. Howard Parsons, better known as "Did" to family and friends, was born November 16, 1924, on his parents' homestead in the Hardingrove Community, northwest of Milesville, the son of D. William Cleveland and Charity M. (Fender) Parsons. He grew up on the homestead, attended Hardingrove Rural School for eight years, one year of high school in Milesville, before graduating from Philip High School in 1941. As a young man he moved to Oregon where he lived with his sister Edna. While he was there, he worked in a sawmill for three years before moving back to Milesville. He worked for Paul Elshere and various other ranchers. One of his favorite things was to ride horses. Did was united in marriage to Shirley Eymer on August 6, 1950, in Philip. They made their home near Milesville. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War from October 11, 1950 until his honorable discharge on September 14, 1952. After his discharge they made their home near Milesville where he worked for Bob Eymer and also Bart Parsons. Later they moved to a ranch which they operated, near the Hartley Community. In 1959, they moved to Hermosa where he worked for Buckingham Transportation. In 1966 the family moved to Eureka, Montana where they ranched and he was the local brand inspector. In 1980, they returned to Philip where he worked as the Veteran's Service Officer for many years. Did was a member of the United Church, the Wheeler-Brooks American Legion Post #173, and the Bad River Senior Citizens, where he served as Director, and the AARP Chapter, all of Philip. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. In his later years, he enjoyed bowling, and was instrumental in getting the men's card room organized at the Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include his wife Shirley Parsons of Philip; three sons Neil Parsons of Sidney, Montana, Don Parsons of Cutbank, Montana; and Lee Parsons and his wife Sandy of Eureka, Montana; three daughters Sandra Janzen and her husband Kim of Shelby, Montana, Susan Stapley and her husband Steve of Columbia Falls, Montana, and Tammie Kruger and her husband Don of Bowman, North Dakota; twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; one brother Frank Parsons and his wife Berdyne of Philip; a sister-in-law Sharon Coyle of Philip; a brother-in-law Donnie Eymer and his wife Marsha of Milesville; and a host of other relatives and friends. Did was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers Quentin "Dude", Leland "Turk", Glen, and Bill Parsons; two sisters Edna Blake and Mabel Fox; and one granddaughter Leah Stapley. Visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, and one hour preceding the services at the hall on Monday. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 22, at the American Legion Hall in Philip, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating. Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post #173 of Philip, will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, at the Milesville Cemetery. A memorial is established. FUNERAL SERVICES Monday, February 22, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. American Legion Hall Philip, South Dakota CLERGY Pastor Kathy Chesney MUSIC Karyl Sandal - Pianist Barb Bowen - Vocalist "On Eagles Wings" "In The Garden" USHERS Ronnie Coyle - Jerry Neville - Phil Pearson ACTIVE PALLBEARERS All Did's Grandchildren HONORARY PALLBEARERS All Relatives and Friends In Attendance INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS American Legion Post #173 of Philip Monday, February 22, 2010 - 1:00 p.m. Milesville Cemetery Milesville, South Dakota

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Howard “Did” Parsons's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, East Fairview, McKenzie County, USA.
When did Howard “Did” Parsons death?
Howard “Did” Parsons death on 19 Feb 2010 in Fort Meade, Meade County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.8764000
Longitude: -104.0397034

Family Members:

Parent

Charity Emeline “Emm” Fender Parsons

(1883 - 1966)

Spouse

Shirley A Eymer Parsons

(1931 - 2013)

Siblings

William Cleveland Parsons

(1905 - 1950)

Leland “Turk” Parsons

(1907 - 1984)

Frank Parsons

(1927 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fairview Cemetery
East Fairview, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8764000, -104.0397034

2. Pioneer Cemetery
Fairview, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8558006, -104.0522003

3. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.7867012, -104.0227966

4. Fourmile Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.9542007, -104.1355972

5. Fort Buford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.9840000, -104.0032800

6. Yellowstone Point Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8983002, -103.8597031

7. Fort Union Cemetery East
Buford, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9992210, -104.0389010

8. Fort Union Cemetery West
Buford, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9993950, -104.0427180

9. Nameless Cemetery
McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8657990, -103.8386002

10. Buford Cemetery
Buford, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0125008, -103.9946976

11. Mondak Cemetery
Roosevelt County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0203018, -104.0466995

12. Nohly Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.0133018, -104.1268997

13. Sidney Cemetery
Sidney, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7453003, -104.1616974

14. Brorson Cemetery
Sidney, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7758000, -104.2770000

15. Charbonneau Cemetery
Charbonneau, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8551140, -103.7545624

16. Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery
Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8969002, -104.3300018

17. Pioneer Cemetery
Sidney, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6960983, -104.1616974

18. Westview Cemetery
Buford, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0964012, -104.0081024

19. Richland Memorial Park
Sidney, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6735992, -104.1853027

20. Highland Cemetery
McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7042007, -103.7981033

21. Trenton Cemetery
Trenton, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0742500, -103.8327500

22. Camp Creek Cemetery
McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9343987, -103.6691971

23. Newlon Cemetery
Sidney, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6525002, -104.2268982

24. Lone Butte Cemetery
Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8824997, -104.4281006