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Jeff Daniel Parish

March 28, 1935 — December 2, 2019

Jeff Daniel Parrish was born on March 28, 1935 in Palatka Florida to Jeff Parrish and Mary Vaughn. At 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. While at Biggs AFB, he met the love of his life, Esther. Jeff honorably separated from the Air Force in 1956 and moved to Anchorage, Alaska and began a career in civil service. He married Esther on August 10, 1956 at a small chapel in Fort Richardson, Alaska. They welcomed a son, Bruce, during their years in Anchorage. After 10 years in Alaska they returned to El Paso. Months later they purchased the home where they raised their son and shared the rest of their lives. Jeff was an involved father, joining Bruce in Boy Scouts as assistant Scout Master, and later Band Booster Club President when Bruce played in Parkland’s band. He strongly believed in service, so joined the National Guard and became a Mason. Jeff and Esther enjoyed traveling in their trailer, and when Bruce married, visited California to spend time with their grandchildren. After retiring in 1993, Jeff and Esther began making crafts and participating in craft shows. Jeff spent 53 wonderful years with Esther, becoming her caregiver until she passed away from ALS. His remaining years he enjoyed chatting with friends, dinners at the Moose Lodge, watching football, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, and spending time with his son’s family. Jeff was gregarious and engaging, making friends wherever he went. His sudden passing on December 2, 2019 leaves family and many friends heartbroken. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his devoted son, Bruce, daughter-in-law Carmen, grandchildren Daniel, Olivia, and Gabriel, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Esther, sisters Faye, Onie, and Mary, and brothers Joe and Bruce. His kindness and humor to all will be in the hearts and minds of those who knew him. Gathering of Remembrance will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, December 15,2019 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Committal Service will be at 11:00am on Monday, December 16,2019 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.
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Gathering of Remembrance

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Starts at 2:00 pm

Sunset Funeral Home - Northeast

4631 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX 79904

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Monday, December 16, 2019

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Fort Bliss National Cemetery

5200 Fred Wilson, El Paso, TX 79906

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