Parker – Wesley Maurice Parker of Brooks, born June 29, 1954, in Wadena, Saskatchewan, son of George and Ellen Parker, passed away in Calgary, Alberta on March 8, 2025, with his daughters, Denea and Chelsea, by his side. Wes was a beloved husband, a doting father and grandfather, cherished uncle, brother, and friend. To know Wes was to love him. He exemplified both strength and softness. He loved it unconditionally and showed that love in all he did. He was the first to show up in a moment of need, bringing his “get ‘er done” attitude with him. He was patient, gentle and kind. He baked the best cookies and carrot cake. Wes will be fondly remembered for his keen wit, his generous spirit, his sense of mischief/humor and the twinkle in his eye when he cracked a joke. Wes loved golf, camping, the lake, music, playing Scrabble, cards and other games, especially because he almost always won. Wes was a respected craftsman, known for his work ethic, professionalism and talent as a framer and contractor. He will be remembered for his skillful framing of many homes in Brooks, for building custom stairs and projects and for constructing the best doll houses ever built for his daughters, nieces, and granddaughters. Wes was predeceased by both parents, George, and Ellen Parker, formerly of Oyen, Alberta and Quill Lake, Saskatchewan, brother John Parker and sister Georgina Parker, sister-in laws Dawna Butler and Sharon Nickel and brothers-in-law Harvey Geortzen and Rick Kunz. He is survived by his wife Donna (Elder), daughters Denea and Chelsea, grandchildren Kale, Lily, Declynn and Chloe; siblings Florence (Dale), Francis, Ellen, Walter (Pat), Esther (Randy), sister-in-law Yvonne; siblings-in-law Dorothy (Jim), Tom (Gun-Britt), Faye (Richard), Jim (Suzette), Marie (Tom), Shirley (Keith), Janice (Paul); bonus children and grandchildren, Derek, Amy, Paisley, Kip and Oaklyn Becker; and his many cherished nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Wes was widely regarded as a favourite uncle, and he loved his extended family deeply and wholly. Wes’s life will be Celebrated on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Brooks Kin Hall (200 7th Street East) at 2:00 PM. The Celebration will be an informal, come and go’ style opportunity for friends and family to connect, share memories, tell stories, and socialize. There will be no formal funeral or service. An additional Celebration will be held in early summer in the form of a golf tournament and campout. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating directly to the Calgary Health Foundation to support Cardiac Care, 800-110212 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta T2J 6A5 or donating blood to Canadian Blood Services in his memory.
Cremation is entrusted to and conducted at
Smith Funeral Home Ltd., Brooks
Funeral arrangements entrusted to:
SMITH FUNERAL HOME LTD.
BROOKS, ALBERTA
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