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Orrin Ralph “O.R.” Parks

Birth	:	14 Mar 1923 Moulton, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Jan 2012 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6293983, -92.9441986
Description	:	Orrin "O.R." Ralph Parks, 88 of Centerville, Iowa died on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born the son of Orrin Ray Parks on March 14, 1923 in Moulton, Iowa. He graduated from the Newton High School in Newton, Iowa in 1941. In December of 1942, O.R. joined the United States Marine Corps and was a radio gunner in a B-25 squadron serving in the Pacific Theater. After his honorable discharge from the service, he then attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa and graduated in 1949, and later... Read More	Orrin "O.R." Ralph Parks, 88 of Centerville, Iowa died on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born the son of Orrin Ray Parks on March 14, 1923 in Moulton, Iowa. He graduated from the Newton High School in Newton, Iowa in 1941. In December of 1942, O.R. joined the United States Marine Corps and was a radio gunner in a B-25 squadron serving in the Pacific Theater. After his honorable discharge from the service, he then attended Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa and graduated in 1949, and later got his Masters Degree from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa in 1952. On January 30, 1949, O.R. was united in marriage to Alice Pauline "Polly" Kunzman in Fairfield, Iowa. He was a Math teacher at Thornburg, Chariton, Clinton and Centerville Schools and retired in 1984 after 35 years of teaching. O.R. enjoyed woodworking, being a ham radio operator, playing golf and was especially interested in restoration of area ghost towns. He was a board member of the Historical Preservation Corporation and worked in many capscities in civic organizations. He spent many hours playing his guitar and singing at community nursing homes. He was very active in the First United Methodist Church in Centerville, where he served on the Church Board and was a Trustee. Hee was preceded in death by: his parents; a sister, Iris Warrick; and a half sister, Mary Hutchinson. O.R. is survived by: his wife, Polly Parks of Centerville, Iowa; and a son, Douglas Ray Parks also of Centerville; brother-in-laws, Wallace(Doris)Kunzman of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Charley B.(Shirley)Kunzman of Douds, Iowa; an aunt, Helen Reagan of California; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 10:30 am at the First United Methodist Church in Centerville, Iowa with Rev. Terra Amundson officiating. Burial will follow with full military rites at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Cincinnati, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 2-8 pm with family present from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to Drake Public Library, First United Methodist Church or to Historical Preservation Corporation.

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Where is Orrin Ralph “O.R.” Parks's memorial?
Orrin Ralph “O.R.” Parks's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA.
When did Orrin Ralph “O.R.” Parks death?
Orrin Ralph “O.R.” Parks death on 9 Jan 2012 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.6293983
Longitude: -92.9441986

Family Members:

Parent

Orrin Ray Parks

(1883 - 1956)

Lelah Madge Reagan Parks

(1902 - 1985)

Spouse

Alice Pauline “Polly” Kunzman Parks

(1927 - 2020)

Siblings

Iris May Parks Warrick

(1924 - 2011)

Children

Douglas Ray Parks

(1957 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6293983, -92.9441986

2. White Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6333008, -92.9633026

3. Evergreen Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6375008, -92.9238968

4. Baker Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6027933, -92.9307576

5. Morrison Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6310000, -92.8940000

6. Adamson Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6661243, -92.9585356

7. Hibbsville Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6599998, -92.9869003

8. Motto Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6744003, -92.9353027

9. Bozwell Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5980988, -92.8955994

10. Farmer Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6767006, -92.9963989

11. Livingston Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6230698, -93.0315399

12. Porter Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6744537, -92.8780746

13. Numa Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6931000, -92.9757996

14. Livengood Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7030983, -92.9449997

15. Hism Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6600000, -92.8520000

16. Miller Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6817017, -93.0183029

17. Mendota Cemetery
Mendota, Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5614014, -92.8942032

18. Friendship Cemetery
Mendota, Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5744019, -92.8656006

19. Exline Cemetery
Exline, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6490000, -92.8380000

20. Thomasson Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7100000, -92.9010000

21. Lupton Cemetery
Unionville, Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5532847, -93.0303647

22. Appanoose County Farm Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333450, -92.9502010

23. Shoney Cemetery
Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5816994, -92.8217010

24. Felkner Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7386017, -92.9730988