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Iris Parsons Obituary
September 12, 1968 to February 25, 2009
Iris C. Parsons, age 40, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at her home in Milwaukee, WI. She was born in Portland, OR on September 12, 1968 to Mary L. Groda-Lewis. Iris spent her childhood in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA. Her family later moved to Albany, NY then onto Youngstown, OH where she graduated high school.
Iris was an adventurous person whose travels took her
all over the country and finally to Milwaukee, WI. In life
Iris loved her family and being the mother to her three fine sons.
She was a lover of art, music, poetry, and education.
Iris is survived by her three loving sons, Christopher T. Lewis age 21, Steven A. Pyell age 19, and D.J. Parsons age 15; grandmother, Christine Groda; parents, Mary and David Lewis; and brother, Christopher T. Lewis.
Her funeral services will be held this Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Evergreen Staples Funeral Chapel. Public viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. to noon with services beginning at 12:30 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
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Grady Parsons
March 11, 2009
To Mary, David, Chris, Steven, DJ and Chris
Sorry for your loss. Would like to hear from you.
Sincerely
Sue Marlette
March 8, 2009
Dear Mary,
I met you many years ago at your parents house when you came to Vancouver. I use to wait on your mom and dad at Fred Meyer. They were so proud of you and wanted all us "Freddy friends" to meet you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I've thought about you many times over the years.
Debbie groda
March 7, 2009
to Iris the flower that fit her name. May you have the peace in the everlasting life that you were reaching when the Lord took you from us and may you and your family remember that memories of you spark of life that you had love Aunt Debbie
Mary Groda-Lewis
March 7, 2009
Mother of Iris Christine Parsons. You were my joy and my sorrow. You were my love and my angish. You were my best gift to this world and I will miss you. Thank you for my grandchildren.
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