James T. Parish, 80 of Safety Harbor, FL-T/SGT-United States Air Force-Korean and Vietnam War Veteran-Funeral Service is 1:30 PM, Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450 with the United States Air Force Honor Guard, to officiate.
James was born November 22, 1929 in Oklahoma City, OK and died June 9, 2010 at the Westchester Gardens Care Facility in Clearwater, FL. He grew up in Bakersfield, CA and served for 23 years in the United States Air Force as an Analysis. He spent 10 years in overseas duty in six different countries and during his military career, James was awarded Air Force Commendation Medal; Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters; Vietnam Service Medal; Air Force Longevity Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters; Air Force Meritorious Unit Award and the Air Force Overseas Service Medal.
After retiring from the United States Air Force, James became a Minnesota resident for 27 years, retiring from the clothing manufacturing industry in Duluth and Chisholm, MN. He moved to Florida in 1997 from Forest Lake, MN.
James is survived by his wife, Yaeko of Safety Harbor, FL; sons: Scott Parish and his wife, Staci of Prior Lake, MN and James T. Parish Jr. of Ashley, PA and a granddaughter, Morgan of Chanhassen, MN.
The family would like to thank all of the physicians and staff at Westchester Garden.
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I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, Yaeko and Scott. I have many pleasant memories of Jim and time that were spent together laughing and joking around. Please accept my sympathy at this very difficult time for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers…
Time passes so quickly. It seems like yesterday that we were togeather in Florida visiting while on one of my trips there.
Now time has stopped for Jim and I am sure he is in a better place.
My sympathy goes out to you, Yaeko, Jimmy, Scott and your families. Saying goodby is never easy and again time will play a part in your greaving process.
Gods speed and I will see you soon.
Yaeko, Jim, Scott, and family, I am so sorry about Jim’s passing. It has been many years since our time at Loring, but I think of you often. Much love.
Cyndy