Ken never needed to be the loudest man in the room to be one of the strongest. He was a silent warrior. A man who worked hard, loved deeply, stayed loyal, and faced life without fanfare. Born on November 20, 1955, he simply showed up and remained true to the people and values he loved. He joined the Lord on November 3, 2026.
Ken’s legacy was founded in 43 years of honest work as an engineer on the railroad, lifelong friendships, love for his family, faith in God, and the quiet strength with which he lived his life. WIth a golf club in hand and friends by his side, he lived every second to the fullest and did so with joy. Ken spent his free time in the yard, working on his car, and fishing with his family. His ability to live the life he built with deep contentment was clear in everything he did.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Cynthia Parker; his children Jennifer (Parker) Colvin and James (Cassie) Parker; his grandchildren Frank, Vaughn, Aidan, Nevayda, Catherine, and Elisabeth; his mother Nevada Parker; his brother Steve (Brenda) Parker.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Michael Parker and Jeff Parker (Jodi survives); and his father, James Parker.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14th at Imperial Memorial Gardens in Pueblo, Colorado with a viewing at 1 p.m. and services at 2 p.m.. Light refreshments will be served after he is laid to rest.
A second service will be held on Saturday, November 28th at Smoky Hill Church of Christ in Aurora, Colorado at 2 p.m.. A dinner will follow the service at Sunday Salmon in Castle Rock, Colorado at 5PM.
All are welcome to both memorial services.
