Donald Merrill Parker

May 3, 1939 – January 7, 2022

Don was born May 3rd 1939 in Des Moines, IA and passed away January 7th 2022 in Mesa, AZ. Don resided in Gold Canyon, AZ. Don was an outgoing, vivacious person that loved to enjoy life. After graduating from Valley High School, he worked with his father in the family business, Parker Oil, followed by a career in sales.

Don’s life was made whole when he met and married the love of his life Dianne. They lived a large life, traveling for seven years by motor coach making great friends and relationships across North America. Following their years of adventure on the road they settled in Gold Canyon, AZ. In Gold Canyon they made numerous friends and stayed active in the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church as well as in their Mountain Brook community.

Don was known by many in Mountain Brook, always greeting people with a smile and a big wave. He treated all he encountered with kindness and respect. He was a fun and loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Above all, Don was devoted to Dianne. Don’s zest for life waned following Dianne’s passing in August of 2019, as he longed to be reunited with her.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Gold Canyon and in West Des Moines at a later date.

Don is survived by his son Brad (Anne) Parker, his grandchildren Ben Couch, Hunter Couch, Delaney Parker and Jack Parker, Dianne’s children, Jeff Lamb, Rob Lamb and Ross Lamb, as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Dianne, his daughter Mindy Couch, his son-in law Kevin Couch, his father Harold, his mother O. Lorene, his brother Charles, and his brother Robert.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mariposagardens.com for the PARKER family.