Howard "Al" Alan Parker 63 of Coupeville, WA passed away June 10th, 2014 in Bellingham due to multiple organ failure. Al was born July 10th, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to Howard and Jean Parker. He and Melissa were married in 1989 Al lived in AZ, CA, WA, OH and PA. He has an associate degree in business from Skagit Valley College as well as serving in the Army for 3 years, 1 year in the Air National Guard and 19 years in the Navy Reserve as a TAR during Vietnam, and the Gulf War. He was a project manager for Libby-Owens-Ford, Huntington Banks and a retired Naval Chief. Al was a member of the Central Whidbey Sportsman Club and the NRA. He had several hobbies, making tapes WBBOK, he loved music of the 40's & 50's, enjoyed old movies and trivia. He loved to entertain at home and loved 50's westerns.
Al is survived by his wife Melissa, Step daughters; Sarah (Mike) Duncan of Lancaster, Oh, Katie (Josh) Hornik of Hilliard, Oh, 3 grandchildren; Nora Duncan, Levi Hornik and Rozlyn Hornik, Sister; Marlene Hoffman of Ravenna, Oh, mother in law; Nancy Morehart, sisters in law; Sue (Paul) Peck, Rebecca (Kevin) Hawkins and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Al is preceded in death by his parents Howard and Jean Parker, father in law; Calvin Morehart and brother in law; Arlan Hoffman. Family suggests donations to Wounded Warriors or DAV (Disabled American Veterans).
Memorial service was held June 26th, 2014 at 6:00 pm at Burley Funeral Chapel 30 SE Ely Street Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360) 675-3192