IN LOVING MEMORY OF

John Parker

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Jr.

February 20, 1935 – June 28, 2011

Obituary

John Parker Jr. 76, years old whose Indian name was Kah-mi-ko-si-t Ah-s-si-ni which means "Red Rock" passed away Tuesday June 28, 2011 at his home in Rocky Boy. His wake service will begin tonight and continue through Wednesday with his funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 2011 all at the Rocky Boy Catholic Church with Father Pete Guthneck officiating. Burial will follow at the Parker Family Cemetery at Williamson Range in Rocky Boy. John was born February 20, 1935 on Rocky Boy's Reservation to John and Elizabeth (Nomee) Parker. He was raised with the Nault, Mitchell and Belcourt families in Parker Canyon. Jr. Parker married Helen Sunchild on December 27, 1956. They had six children: Timmy, Todd, Chase, Thomas, Jonna and Blue. John worked for the Rocky Boy Tribe, Dry Fork Farms and co-owned and operated his own construction business. Jr. served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1956. Jr.loved to play handgame and visit the casino when he was able to. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Leonard, Raymond, Gilbert, Robert and Alfred Parker Sr. His sisters Lucy Miewald, Cecelia Corcoran-Belcourt and two sons: Donald Chase Parker and Thomas Parker Sr. John Parker Jr. is survived by his wife Helen Sunchild Parker of Rocky Boy, Montana. His sons: Timothy (Stephanie) Parker of Rocky Boy, Montana; Rodney Todd (Julie) Parker of Tulsa, OK and Thomas Parker Jr. of Rocky Boy, Montana. His daughters: Jonna Leah (Frank) Stiffarm and Blue (Marvin) Belcourt all of Rocky Boy, Montana. Sisters: Anna (Alan) Crain; Betty Wetsit; and Mary Anne Whiteford all of Rocky Boy, Montana. Brothers: Paul (Darlene) Parker and Jake (Fawn) Parker all of Rocky Boy, Montana. 18 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Traditional Native American Catholic Service

June
30

Rocky Boy Catholic Church

rocky boy, mt, 59501,

Starts at 10:00 am

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