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FLOYDE ARDIE PARKER ~ Class of 1954
January 4, 1935 - June 10, 2004

Ardie passed away peacefully June 10, 2004. He was born January 4, 1935 in Central City, CO.
Ardie moved from Denver, CO with  his family to Ricbland WA in 1944.

He attended Sacajawea Elementary, Carmichael Jr. High and graduated in 1954 from Col-Hi, now
known as RHS. Ardie was extremely "Proud of the Cloud" and of being a Richland Bomber. He
attended Club 40 with his brother Jerry in 1999 and had the time of his life.

Ardie lettered in Baseball while at Col-Hi and was scouted by several Major League teams, 
but had already enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he honorably served as an Airborne Ranger.

Ardie was a past member of the Elks, Eagles, Corvette Club, and Rods and Roadsters. He 
was the past president of the Undertakers Motorcycle Club.

Ardie met and worked for Bob (Evel) Knievel at Moses Lake Honda. He was Lead Mechanic 
during the height of Evel's stunt career, which led to a life long friendship. He later 
became an Auto Body Man and was employed by Rube's and Bryant's Auto Body Shops.
He was an excellent Custom Painter

Ardie was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad, Babe and Floyde Parker who he loved and
respected with all his heart.

Ardie is survived by his brothers and sisters, Jerry Parker ('57 * '58) of Bellevue, 
Barbara Parker Grant ('62), Linda Parker Lott and Bob Parker of the Tri-Cities. His Aunt Sis 
(Eva Faye York), of Johnstown CO and Uncle Del and Aunt Ann Parker of Chula Vista CA. Also 
surviving are numerous "crumb snatchers", "rug rats" and "curtain climbers", better known 
as his nieces and nephews.

Ardie will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Until we meet again, Rest in peace, Brother.

Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 11 AM, Sunset Memorial Gardens
in Richland.