Frederick "Fred" Brooks Parker

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Frederick Brooks Parker “Fred” (age 82) passed away peacefully at the South Jordan Beehive Home the evening of October 15, 2022. He relocated to the Beehive Home to receive care for his worsening dementia and to be closer to family, who visited him frequently over the last six months of his earthly life. His wife, Mary Lou, his sole caregiver for most of the last several years of his life, was never far from his side. Fred was loved by many.

Fred was born July 2, 1940, to Donald Leroy Parker and Francis Lucille George in Portland, Oregon; he was one of four children. He attended Wilson High School in Portland, Oregon where he ran track and played basketball. Outside of school, Fred worked part-time from the age of 14 to help support his family. Those early working years taught him an incredible work ethic and helped motivate him to start his own car company, Parker’s Fine Cars. (If you are reading this obituary, you probably bought at least one car from him!) He later purchased Gateway Acceptance and Lease, where he both sold and leased cars.

Fred met the love of his life, Mary Lou Stones, in Portland. He knew the moment he met her that he would marry her. In fact, so confident in his love for her, he made a $100 wager with Mary Lou’s brother that very night that he and Mary Lou would someday get married. It’s no secret who made $100 that night! All his life Fred told the story of meeting Mary Lou with delight, and always reiterated that marrying her was the best decision he had ever made. Fred and Mary Lou were sealed in the Oakland temple in August 1978.

Fred loved four things more than anything else in the world: golf, cars, his Savior, and most importantly, his family. He was a true friend to many and travelled all over the world golfing with his “golf buddies.” Fred played at least 500 courses over his lifetime, many of them multiple times. He made one of his passions his job and built a successful car dealership where his clientele was always loyal because they knew that Fred would take care of them no matter what. He embodied generosity and honesty.

Fred was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was well known in the community for his acts of service and charity. Volunteering in many roles from leadership, missionary work, and his favorite, working with young adults. He was both a mentor and friend to many in the church. Everyone knew that Fred was a kid at heart and if he was planning an event, it was sure to be a good time.

Fred served in the United States Army Reserves as a Military Policeman and loved his country.

The most important thing in Fred’s life was his family. Fred and Mary Lou are the parents of five children: Kelli Sue, Traci Ann, Frederick Brooks Jr., Richard “Rickie” King, and Nicole, and their spouses Doug, Cathleen, and Tom. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Kingsley and Craig, sister Lucinda, and son Rickie. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, four remaining children, 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and his dog Snickers.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 10:00 am, at the Lake Oswego LDS Chapel, 14903 Westlake Drive, Lake Oswego, OR. We extend the invitation to all those that knew Fred to attend. If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch online at the link provided below with the passcode 97531. There will not be a viewing prior to services. Fred’s burial at Skyline Memorial Gardens will take place following the services for family members.

https://zoom.us/j/96115756317?pwd=cUFjR2Nxb2I4Y0VIZyt2ejYvOGYrZz09

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Evans Scholarship fund which provides full-ride scholarships to kids that work as caddies and have limited exposure to resources for education. To learn more about the organization please click the following link:

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