Scott Parker

Scott Duane Parker of Hay Springs, Nebraska passed away on November 30, 2018.  He was 58.

Scott was born to William and Corale Parker in Glendive, Montana on March 11, 1960. This same year, the Parker family moved to Hay Springs where Scott went on to make his home for life. Scott graduated Hay Springs High School in 1978.

In 1979, he married Karen Siegrist to which Shannon Marie (Langford), Christopher William, and Adam Cain were born. On November 27, 1992 Scott married the love of his life, Terri (Gaswick) Galyen; with this union Scott gained three more children David Dale, Tamara Jo, and Michelle Renee. Scott and Terri celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary just 3 days prior to his death.

Scott spent his life working at G&S Auto, Summerville Oil, and then Norm’s/Skeeter’s NAPA in Chadron; raising his children; loving his grandchildren; and just living life.

He once said, ”I may not have the fanciest house, fanciest toys, or make much money, but I am happy and that is really all that matters in the end.”

Scott is preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law George and Bonnie Gaswick; infant son Christopher; nephew Owen Parker; niece Katie Paul-Parker; and grandparents.

Scott will be forever missed by his wife Terri; brothers Brad (Linda), Craig, and Kelly; children-Shannon Langford, David Galyen, Tami (Brandon) Sandoz, Michelle Drabbels, and Adam (Lucy) Parker. Grandchildren-Kavan and Rose Parker; Jace and Kaden Langford; Taylor, Jaydon, Riley, and Ryker Sandoz, Tripp Buettner; Natalia Drabbels; nieces, nephews, and many more family and friends.

A memorial has been established.  Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary, PO Box 443, Hay Springs, NE  69347.