Eva Anna Parks, age 98, of Miles City passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015 at her home in Miles City.
Eva was born January 23, 1917 on the family farm north of Scranton, ND, to Andrew and Carrie (Starren) Nordby. On March 14, 1938 she married Raymond Kirchheck in Scranton. In 1944 they moved to Miles City. After the death of her husband in 1968, she enrolled in Miles Community College, graduating in 1971. She then went to work for School District #1 in Miles City. She married Duane Parks in 1977, and retired from the School District in 1979. Since her retirement she had been reading to children for 22 years at the Kircher School. Duane died in 1999.
Eva was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Retired Seniors Volunteer Program. She enjoyed making quilts, not only for members of her family, but she also made many for Lutheran World Relief.
Survivors include her daughter Joyce Willson of Rosebud, MT, son Dennis (Sandra) Kirchheck of Miles City, MT. Grandchildren include Korinna (Mike) Schweitzer of Puyallup, WA, Shane Willson of Missoula, MT, Travis (Becky) Willson of Winifred, MT, Justin (Keppi) Kirchheck of Billings, MT. Great-Grandchildren include Derek Willson of Missoula, MT, Kinder Willson of Denver, CO, Kaycee Willson of Rosebud, MT, Kelsey (Justin) Frank of Glendale, AZ; Tegan Kirchheck of Billings, MT; Great-Great-Grandchild includes Colton Lee Willson of Rosebud, MT. Step-Children include Linda O’Connor, Gary Parks, and Lee Parks all of Miles City; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother Arne (Verna) Nordby of Hythe, Alberta, Canada. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, one sister and son-in-law.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral at the church. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
Prior to service
Saturday October 17, 2015
Trinity Lutheran Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 17, 2015
Trinity Lutheran Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
Prior to service
Saturday October 17, 2015
Trinity Lutheran Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 17, 2015
Trinity Lutheran Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Theresa Scheid says
My prayers go out to the family of Eva. I am so thankful I go to know her in my days to take her her lunch on Thursdays. I will miss her dearly and sweet Precious. Rest in Pease sweet lady. I Love you!
Becky & Travis Willson says
She was a Grama, Great Grama, and Great Great Grama and will be greatly missed by each and everyone of her grand children! Rest in Peace Grama Eva! We will miss you! Not many people have 5 generations but we did!
Anna Pritts says
Thinking of your family in this time of need.
Im here if u need me
Love to all.
Anna Christian Emily
Betty Vail, RSVP Director says
Eva was an amazing volunteer. Walking to and from Kircher School to volunteer even just a few years ago. She will be missed.
Brandi Parks says
Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated by all of us.
Thank you!
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Justin R. Kirchheck says
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Renée Peterson says
Dennis and Sandy, I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Charlotte Espinosa says
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember your Mother well, she was a large part of my childhood. My prayers are with y’all
Regalado Family says
Dennis, Joyce and families,
So sorry for your loss, we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Regalado families
Jad Schaefer says
I’m sorry for your loss, I remember being in Kircher school and on Fridays Mrs. Parks would come and read to us, I loved Fridays and story time with Mrs. Parks was always my favorite time of the week, she read “Little House on the Prairie” to us and listening to her read those was amazing, she gave all the characters their own personality, just by a slight change in her voice or a little change in the pace f her talking, Mrs. Parks was an amazing woman who made my elementary experience the best. My heart goes out to you.
Jacob Smith says
Condolences to the family.