Howard Glen Parris

Howard Glen Parris, 75, resident of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2006. He was born on Mrch 11, 1930 to Archie Francis and Norma Lee (Denton) Parris in Malad, Idaho, where he attended Downey Grade School and graduated from Downey High School. Howard served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. As a U.S. Veteran, he continued to support his country as a member of the American Legion. Professionally, he was a carpenter for the Arizona State Parks, from which he took his retirement. Howard liked being outdoors, and particularly enjoyed fishing and hunting. Howard leaves behind is wife of 55 years, Evelyn (Hunt) Parris of Cottonwood, Arizona; his sons, Donald G. Parris of Central, Arizona, Robert L. Parris of Lake Havasau City, Arizona, and Randy Parris of Cottonwood, Arizona; his daughter, Diana L. Smithson of Cottonwood, Arizona; two brothers, Jerry Parris of Chubbuck, Idaho and Kyle L. Parris of Orofina, Idaho; one sister, Joylene Hyde of Downey, Idaho; as well as 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com