Obituary: Parsons, Sean Michael

Age 43

Sun., May 20, 2012

PARSONS, Sean Michael
(Age 43)

Passed away May 13, 2012, in Newman Lake, Washington.

Sean was born March 24, 1969, in Spokane to Gerry Parsons and Nadine Smith.

Sean grew up in Chewelah, Washington, and graduated from Jenkins High School in 1987.

He obtained his AA degree in Criminal Justice from Spokane Community College.

He was employed for several years by Wilbur-Ellis in Garfield and Oakesdale.

For the past 17 years he was employed by Loomis Armored in Spokane, WA.

Sean was an avid outdoorsman and devoted his life to his son, Colton Donohoe-Parsons.

He spent many years on the family farm, riding motorcycles, camping, hunting and fishing.

Sean will be remembered for his sense of humor and his impressions of others.

He was a compassionate and loyal person who will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.
Sean is survived by his son, Colton D. Donohoe-Parsons; father Gerry L. (Cyndee Northrop) Parsons; mother Nadine (Ray) Smith.

At his request, no memorial service will be held.

Please visit Sean’s memorial web site at:
www.CommunityCremationService.com
Community Cremation Service Spokane Valley
13127 E. Sprague, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 509-926-2020

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