David William Parsons, 57, of New Town, N.D., passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Minot Hospice Cottage surrounded by family in his last days. David was born Nov. 21, 1960, in Winslow to Calvin and Linda (Bruchman) Parsons. He grew up in Bushman Acres in Winslow and graduated from Winslow High School in 1978. During the brief times that he wasn’t working, David was an outdoorsman to the core enjoying all nature had to offer. Throughout Wyoming and North Dakota his friends loved him and fish feared him. An avid fisherman, and hunter, David spent his down time enjoying the bountiful opportunities to spend time with his friends and family in nature. Known for collecting wood both petrified and not, David’s brothers and sons recall many adventures doing both. Humorous stories and memories abound and if you have one you are both blessed and required to share it. His knowledge, wisdom and friendship are trademarks of his memory and he will be truly missed for all that he was to his friends and family. David is survived by his grandmother, Jerry Parsons; his mother, Linda McHood (Gordon); brothers, Daniel (Denise) Parsons, Jayson (Christine) Parsons; sisters, Cindy (Cardy) Dowd, Paula (Patrick) Burch Campbell and Christy Parsons. He was blessed with his children, Laura, Christopher, Devin and Billy Parsons; grandchildren, Delphi Lander, Stratton Salyers Jr., and Chipper and Paislee Parsons. David was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Parsons. A Celebration of David’s Life will be held on Nov. 24, at the Girl Scout House in Winslow. Condolences may be sent to Linda McHood, at 712 Warren Ave., Winslow, Ariz., 86047.
