Jan Parker

After a long illness Jan Darrell Parker, 67, of Burnet died Saturday, October 25, 2014, at the V.A. Hospital in Temple. Jan was born February 24, 1947, in Cushing, Oklahoma to Bernie Parker and Geraldine Schoessow Parker. He moved to Burnet in 1973 and was active in the community ever since.

Jan was a member and former director of the Burnet County Fair and Rodeo Association, member, director and treasurer of the Burnet Chamber of Commerce and for many years was a volunteer coordinator for the Bluebonnet Festival. Jan served as a volunteer coordinator and fundraiser for the former Highland Lakes Medical Center, was a former chairman of the Burnet County Hospital Authority and more recently served on the board of the Highland Lakes Health Fund. Jan was a member of the Burnet Rotary Club, a Burnet Honor Citizen, and a recipient of the Valley Masonic Lodge #175 A.F. & A.M. Community Builders Award. He attended the University of Oklahoma and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Jan was employed for many years at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home where he worked in bookkeeping, accounting, and at the crematory as crematory operator. He enjoyed his activities, his family, and his yard work. He will be missed more than he will ever know.

Jan is survived by his wife of 36 years, Geneva and children Julie Fariss, Amy Counts and husband Matt, Sam Greenlees and wife Linnie, Lori Forman and husband Jeff, and Bonnie Rodriguez and husband Roland; 9 grandchildren Ryan, Jessica, Michael, Haley, Jordan, Mattie, Tess, Peyton, and Campbell, and great grandchildren Daniel and Geneva. Jan is also survived by his sisters Bonnie Hanshew (Duane) and Judy Reynolds (Linda Harrison) and by nieces and nephew Kim Anderson, Jennifer Henshew, Lisa Bannerman, and Scott Jones. Jan was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Aubrey Fariss, and son-in-law Eddie Fariss.

The Memorial Service will be held at 2 O’clock Saturday afternoon November 1st at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Doug Lindley. Memorial contributions in memory of Jan may be made to the Hill Country Community Foundation or to any favorite charity or organization. Condolences may be offered to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com.

Arrangements made by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home Burnet, Texas.