Jackie "Jack" Gordon Parker

A Life Remembered Jackie Gordon (Jack) Parker of Brooklyn Park was born September 12, 1943, at Heron Lake Hospital to Carol and Alice (Solmenson) Parker and he passed away May 31, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Storden, MN. He attended Storden Public Schools and graduated in 1961. Jack was raised on the family farm with his five siblings and assisted others in the community with their farming projects. Jack enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in December of 1961 and reported to Camp Pendleton, CA. He served in the Vietnam era and during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was stationed in Hawaii for much of his enlistment and was proud of his service to his county and the 1st Marine Division. He was honorably discharged as a corporal in December 1966. On December 19, 1970, Jack was united in marriage to Linda Boe in Bagley, MN. They moved to Tracy, MN and their son Nathan was born there in 1971. Jack moved his family to Biwabik, MN in 1977 for a job with Inland Steel mining in Virginia, MN. Jack and Linda moved to Brooklyn Park in 2008 to be closer to family. They resided at Realife Cooperative in Brooklyn Park. Over the years, Jack worked for Scheppenen Construction. Exxon Chemical Company and retired from Arcelor Mittal Mining Company in 2005 after 28 years. He was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Virginia, MN for 31 years. Jack enjoyed watching football, especially the Minnesota Vikings, traveling with Linda, reading the Start Tribune and visiting with family and friends. He enjoyed a good picnic in the summer. He is survived by his wife Linda, son Nathan and his wife Gilonne of Brooklyn Park, and his beloved granddaughter Olivia and her finance Mason of Brooklyn Park. He is also survived by his sisters Janet (Doug Johnson) of Storden, and Kathy Domeier of New Ulm and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Carol and Alice, brothers Gerald, Derald, Jim and their wives Belle. Darlene, Wanda, and brother David (infancy), his grandparents and granddaughter Julia. Blessed be the memory of our beloved husband, father, and grandpa. Semper Fi

Jackie "Jack" Gordon Parker

September 12, 1943 - May 31, 2026

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