Joshua Dale Parker
Passed: May 10, 2021
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Joshua Dale Parker
Passed: May 10, 2021
Obituary
Joshua Dale Parker, 46, of Buckeye, Arizona died May 10, 2021 in Buckeye, Arizona. He was born January 28, 1975 to Belle Parker and Raymond Beaupre in Hartford, Connecticut.
He was a loving and caring husband and father who loved his family, friends, music, traveling and cooking. Josh was always there with a quick wit, huge smile and even a bigger heart. Josh grew up in Vernon CT and spent many childhood summers and holidays with family in Camillus NY.
Josh graduated from Rockville High School in Vernon, Connecticut before attending Syracuse University. He retired as a Lead Distribution System Analyst with TRC. Josh worked for TRC in Syracuse, New York and in San Diego, California.
Josh was one of twelve people in the world to be diagnosed with Lysozyme Amyloidosis, which he fought for five years without complaining once. Josh was brave, strong and passionate about his family through the battle.
He is survived by his wife, Kristine Parker, daughters, Mikaela Parker (Blake Welch) and Isabella Parker, sons, Jacob Parker and Lucas Parker, honorary brother George Mullen (Jessica) of Greenville, North Carolina, in-laws, Susan and Thomas Meyers of Waddell, Arizona, sister-in-law, Katrina Grady of Baldwinsville, New York, aunts and uncles, P. Victoria Parker of Albany, New York, Bruce and Carol Parker of Camillus, New York, Brian and Jackie Parker of Marcellus, New York, Robin Parker of Yuma, Arizona, many cousins, one niece, five nephews, and was expecting his first grandson, Parker Oliver Welch, and parents, Belle and Robert Ferguson of Manchester, Connecticut and Raymond Beaupre of Winder, Georgia.
A service will be held at a future time in Syracuse, New York. Josh will be buried at Maplewood Cemetery in Camillus, New York at a later date.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Amyloidosis Support Groups or Amyloidosis Foundation, https://www.amyloidosissupport.org/donations_form.html.
14 responses to Joshua Dale Parker
Stephen Hale says:
May 14, 2021
I was only around for his early life and friend to Belle I lost my heart to that smiling face.
Barb n Jim says:
May 15, 2021
No words can take away the pain. Josh was one of a kind. He was always smiling and loved life to the fullest. I am so thankful he came into your life Kris and became part of our family. Love to you Kris, Mikaela, Ella, Jake and Luke. He will be watching over you everyday. Cherish all the beautiful memories you have. Love you all❤️
Jim Falzone says:
May 15, 2021
Ahhh Josh we’re gonna miss you tons. We lost a rare friend this week!! Always had a big smile and an even bigger heart. Hope you’re at piece!!
Rachael McGrath says:
May 15, 2021
Josh was my dear friend through all of my “finding myself” years. He was truly a ray of sunshine to all who were lucky enough to know him. My heart goes out to everyone who loved him. Shine on you crazy diamond…
Kim Farrell says:
May 15, 2021
My heart is with all of you in Josh’s family — immediate and extended. So very sorry for your loss. Although I did not know Josh, I recall the accolades about him from his mother-in-law, Sue, when we worked together. A good man who clearly made his contributions to the world in life and, even now, as he has passed. Awareness about diseases shouldn’t happen this way but it is a powerful way for all of us to learn and try to stop the loss of others. Wishing you all much love, peace, and goodness as you cherish all that made Josh.