Lee Parson, age 91, of Isanti, died November 11, 2020 at GracePointe Crossing in Cambridge. A public visitation will be held from 3 – 7:00 P.M. on Friday, November 13th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. The PRIVATE service will be live streamed.
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Eddie “Lee” Parson was born January 7, 1929 in Stacy, Minnesota. Lee was the 6th child of Edward and Esther Parson, and grew up on the family farm with his 2 brothers and 3 sisters. In his youth, Lee made a heart choice to love and follow Jesus, and stood by that choice all his life. At 16, Lee began working for ABC Boxes in Fridley, Minnesota. During his years employed there, the name changed several times. He continued working there until his retirement in 1991, after 46 years.
On September 9, 1950, Lee married Helen Peterson. Shortly after that he spent time as an Army medic during the Korean War. Upon returning from the service, Lee and Helen resided in Mounds View, Minnesota-where they had three children. Barbara was born in 1955, followed by Dale in 1958 and Beverly in 1962. Lee and Helen were privileged to have a little Sunday morning fellowship meeting in their home while living in Mounds View.
In June of 1976, the moved to their farm place in Isanti, Minnesota-where Lee enjoyed raising cattle and doing farming. Lee always enjoyed working in his yard, and undoubtedly had the nicest looking yard in the neighborhood. He would do mowing as a side job at his work too.
Lee was a hard worker, as well as a kind and generous man. In the winters, he would blow snow out of the neighbor’s driveways and in the summer, he would till neighbor’s gardens. Lee was a wonderful family man and he had an interest in each one of his grandchildren as well as his great grandchildren.
He is survived by, and will be lovingly remembered by, his wife of 70 years, Helen; daughter, Barbara (Ray) Bullick of Visalia, CA; son, Dale (Pam) Parson of Isanti, MN and daughter, Beverly (John) Easley of Cashton, WI; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and numerous friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Virgil, Harold and Oliver and sisters, Bernice, Edith and Violet.
Betty Weiland Droel says
Having known Lee and Helen from my teen age years, and now
just turning 90, it is like an old lifelong friend leaving us. We did
not have much opportunity to spend time with them, but they
will live on in memory as dearest friends.
Marge Parson and family says
Lee was Oliver’s brother and was revered by everyone. Such a kind and faithful friend and brother.
Jim Mitchell says
Dear Barb,
He let me drive his brand new Dodge. I believe it was Turquois…beautiful car. I don’t know where we drove to. I was a new driver…maybe 16 years old. I remember he ordered it without a radio. I felt so trusted. It was a real Dad-Son thing. And that was the relationship we had. I always wanted to be like him. He was my Elder, hunting partner, mentor, and friend. When I was to report to the draft board in Anoka, I asked him to come along instead of my own Dad…because I thought he understood me better as I was registered as a CO. I was so scared because it was during Viet Nam. He came and stood by me and I will never forget it.
Bob and gay hagford says
To the entire family…,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful man to spend time with. We will miss him much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..
Joy Listrom says
Dear Barb, Dale and Bev,
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful Uncle, husband and father. Give Helen a big hug from all of us and tell her we are praying for her and the whole family. Love you.
Mel Boyd says
Great memories of all your family, from Gospel meetings & Conventions back in the 1960’s thru these current days. There are more than memories that we share! May we all keep the Faith as Lee did.
From My Family to Your Family –
Mel Boyd
George & Elva Boyd