John S. Parry, 68, formerly of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at the rural Shawnee County home he created as a retreat for his family.
He is survived by his wife, Lynda Parry, McKinney, TX; children, Marc (Sonja) Parry, Holton; Anjanette (Mark) Aldridge, Topeka; Jeffrey (Leah) Polack, New York, NY; and Stacey (Michael) Meredith, McKinney, TX; grandchildren, Krystle Thompson, Holton; Trent (Jenna) Parry, Mayetta; Cortney Parry, Holton; and Tessa and William Meredith, McKinney, TX; and brothers, Dennis (Pam) Parry, Topeka; Carl (Marsha) Parry, Olathe; and Eric (Carla) Parry, Kansas City, MO.
Cremation is planned with private family services at a later date. Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel is assisting with arrangements. Memorial may be directed to The Nature Conservancy, 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1606 or Midland Care Hospice Services, 200 SW Fraizer Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.