Jim Parker James Elwin Parker, 57 of Benton County, passed away January 28, 2004 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born August 21, 1946, in Alamosa, Colorado, to Elwin Frank Parker and Stella Carter. He married Barbara Martin on September 22, 1967, in Aiea, Hawaii.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake & Stella Parker, his mother-in-law, Leola Martin, and a nephew, Douglas Reynolds.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Parker, and his children Jennifer Williams Patrick, and Eric Parker Tara, his grandchildren, Jacob, Jared and Josh Williams, and Kelsea Hinkley.

Surviving are his sisters Jenine Reynolds Lloyd, Sanford, Colorado, JoAnn Wood, Golden, Colorado, Mary Lynn Abeyta Rick, Alamosa, Colorado, Sharron Holman, Manassa, Colorado, and Brenda Bahr Robert, Des Moines, Iowa. Also surviving are his father-in-law, Ed Martin, Red Bluff, California and a brother-in-law, Wayne Martin Marlene, of Red Bluff, California. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Jim served in the United States Navy from 1966-1970. He graduated from Southern Colorado State College in Pueblo, Colorado, and most of his career was spent at Fast Flux Test Facility as a Quality Assurance Engineer in Richland, Washington. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 2, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4500 Paradise Drive, West Richland.

Viewing will be held Sunday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Einan's Funeral Home.