Parker Allen Smith

Published by editor on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 3:59pm

Parker Allen Smith, 86, passed away August 14, 2020.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 21 at Memorial Services of Iowa funeral home, 4208 N. Ankeny Blvd. The service will begin at 2 p.m. The family respectfully asks guests to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Parker graduated from Plainfield High School and had a career in the grocery business, culminating in owning his own store, Smith’s Super Valu in Garner.

Parker is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Joan (Schmadeke), of Ankeny, his children, Douglas (Marion) of Rosemount, Minnesota, Brenda of Ankeny, Drew (Sue) of Hiawatha, and Scott (Deb) of Ankeny; brother, Claire of Albuquerque, New Mexico; six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

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