Obituary of Michael Alan Parks

MICHAEL ALAN PARKS Michael Alan Parks, of Vancouver, passed away January 18, 2009 at the age of 43. He was born in Portland, OR on January 18, 1966 to Norman and Diana Parks. He grew up in Camas and graduated from Camas High School in 1984 and attended Mt. Hood Community College. During his junior year in high school he worked at Parkrose Hardware and later at Union Carbide. Mike eventually went to work for Georgia Pacific and worked as a Core Handler. He was employed there for 22 years. Mike was best known for having a heart of gold. He was always willing to help friends, family or neighbors. He enjoyed camping and traveling and also loved NASCAR. He liked riding his motorcycle with his son, Preston and nephews and he liked vintage cars. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Ezra Parks and father-in-law, Don Phillips. He is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Lyn Parks; cherished son, Preston; parents, Norman and Diana Parks; sister, Sheri Bowers; brother-in-law, Larry Bowers; nephews Larry and David Bowers; and mother-in-law, June Phillips. A celebration of Mikeâ??s life will be held at Life Point Church, 305 NE 192nd Ave. on Monday, January 26, at 1:00 PM. Vault interment will follow at the Camas Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, from 10am to 6pm at Straubâ??s Funeral Home in Camas. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Michael Parks Memorial Fund at any branch of 1st Independent Bank or to the the Preston Parks College Fund at Edwards Jones 118 S. Parkway Ave. Suite 205 Battle Ground, WA 98604. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.