Gary Lee Parke 67, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2018. Gary was born May 24, 1950 in Seattle, WA to Bud and Grace (Bergstrom) Parke. Gary recently retired from Boeing after 37 years. He enjoyed reading, woodworking, needlepoint, Mariners, Seahawks, and travel. Gary leaves behind his wife, Karen of 38 ½ years, three children Krista Samuelson and Karla Parke of Marysville, WA and Andrew Parke of Blackhawk, CO. He had seven grandchildren, Brionna, Jordyn, Theryn, JJ, Ally, Quintin, and Mia. And many nieces and nephews. Gary is also survived by his brothers Gale (Eliane) Parke and Gordan (Barb) Parke. Gary was also very close to his wife’s family – Normandee Jones, Ken (Colleen) Jones, Ted (Leslie) Jones, and David Jones. Services will be May 12, 2018 at 11am at Bethany Christian Assembly Church – 2715 Everett Ave, Everett, WA 98201. Private burial service will be at Purdy & Walters Floral Hills, Lynnwood, WA.