Obituary of Ralph B. Parks

Ralph B. Parks, of Wallingford, PA, suddenly on January 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Jean C. (nee Yates) Parks for 62 years. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he was preceded in death by his parents and brother John Parks. In addition to his wife, he is survived by brother William J. Parks (Fran) and numerous relatives and close friends. Ralph was a Navy veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Theatre. Ralph was a graduate of the University of Missouri. He worked with Westinghouse in New York and Pennsylvania for 34 years, where he maintained a managerial position in engineering. He was a member of the Wallingford Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder. He was also a member of William Rush Carving Society, member and past President of the National Chrysanthemum Society and 707 Dinner Club. He will be sadly missed by all of those who knew and loved him. Contributions in memory of Ralph Parks may be given to the Wallingford Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Brookhaven Road, Wallingford, PA 19086.