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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271832
Title: Parke W. Little
Date: 7/6/1945-8/14/2020
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Inscription/Marks: 7/6/1945
Summary: On August 14, 2020, Parke William Little, 75, Dickinson, ND, was called home to be with Father God. He unexpectedly succumbed to a massive heart attack. A Celebration of Life service was August 19, 2020 at Parke’s home in Dickinson, ND. Military honors were presented by Dickinson American Legion Post #3 Honor Guard. Parke’s Celebration of Life was livestreamed on Parke’s memorial page. Parke was born to Edward and Virginia Little on July 6, 1945, in Los Angeles, California. He was born first, the older brother to his twin, Frank. He grew up loving the outdoors; hunting and fishing with family. He was a bit of an adrenaline junkie and loved to push the limit. He was known in his younger years to be an avid CRAZY water skier who would be so daring as to ski barefoot and ski with his daughter, Shanon, on his shoulders. Parke was and is always a warrior. He started his military career at the ripe old age of 18. He enlisted with the United States Marine Corp. He was recognized for his abilities that were engrained in him as a young child; his adventurous spirit and his love of country. After two back to back tours in Vietnam with the Marines, he joined the Army Reserves and again found himself serving his country in Iraq. His desire to serve didn’t end there, he served the communities he lived in as a police officer. In 1985, Parke met and married Linda Shepard in a whirlwind six week courtship. They began their life together with her son, Justin, in Longmont, Colorado. In 2001, Parke and Linda moved to his paradise on earth, Dickinson, ND. Parke found all his passions here. Between his hobbies, friends and all the organizations he was a part of, Parke was truly at peace. He could be found at the gunshop, working the land or at home eating a good steak and salad. Parke was a teacher of life. He was always there to share wisdom, his experiences, and was known as someone you can count on. He was firmly rooted in his beliefs, his love of country, and the family he built. Parke will always be remembered as a strong, honorable and loving man. He was a provider of comfort, protection, and unconditional love. He was the most loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He will be sorely missed and in our hearts forever. Parke is survived by his loving wife Linda; son, Justin (Stephanie) Hunter and their son Easton, CO; daughter, Shanon Little, CA; brother, Frank (Anita van Tilburg) Little, TX. He was preceded by both of his parents, Edward and Virginia; and grandson, Wyatt.
Red ID: FND_I_79327 Image ID: 537991 Image Notes: FND001 271832

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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