Peter Thomas Parish

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February 14, 1948 ~ May 3, 2019

Peter Thomas Parish, 71, of Taylorville, IL passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 1:30 a.m. surrounded by his family at Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello, IL. 
 
Pete was born on February 14, 1948 in Chariton, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Blanche (Plew) Parish of Chariton, Iowa.  He married Rhonda (Goodman) Younker on January 1, 1995 and they later divorced.  
 
He graduated from Chariton High School in 1967. He then went on to play football in college at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, IA, where he later graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. Pete was retired and throughout his career he enjoyed working in management where he managed many restaurants, golf courses, retirement homes, was a district manager for Dollar General, and eventually managed his own lawncare business. His biggest passion was owning and operating Green Gables Restaurant where he spent most of his time cooking.
  
Pete was most proud of his title, Papa Pete, as his grandchildren were his world.  He didn’t know a stranger, and was full of orneriness.  He also enjoyed sports of any kind (especially his beloved Iowa Hawkeyes), drinking coffee with his friends, and spending time in the kitchen cooking.  In his younger years he devoted a lot of his time to the Jaycees, Optimist Club, and the Lions Club.  
  
He is survived by his daughter, Kelly (Matt) Younker-Crawford of Monticello, IL; son, Cody (Tara) Younker of Litchfield, IL; granddaughter, Rilynn Younker; grandsons, Parish Younker, Macklyn Younker, and Benjamin Crawford; nieces, Michelle Wessel and Dianna Wills of Iowa; nephews, Bill Potts of Iowa, Joe Potts of Florida, and Scott Gaumer of Iowa; as well as several great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John DelPierre; sister-in-law, Margaret DelPierre; sister, Madeline Potts; brother-in-law, Bill Potts; as well as nieces and nephews.   
 
Visitation & Prayer Service: The family will receive guests from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the prayer service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday May 10, 2019 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568.

The family will host a celebration of life from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Burton’s Tap, 110 W. Taylorville Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568, and everyone is welcome to join.  

Memorial Contributions may be made to:  Piatt County Nursing Home, 1111 N. State St., Monticello, IL 61856, or the Taylorville Quarterback Club, Inc., 3603 Lake Shore Dr., Taylorville, IL 62568. 

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.

 

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  1. Will forever remember ‘Pete’ as owner-operator of Green Gables in Taylorville.   He was the congenial host who always made you feel you were more than just a customer….you were a friend.  He will be sadly missed by those who truly knew him…..and that would be many.   I just know God will remember this man.  His best days lie ahead.  

  2. We remember Pete from school and also from the neighborhood I grew up in Chariton. When we were kids we would play with Pete and Tommy Garland, his nephew, and have fond memories of the neighborhood “gang”.  He always smiled and spoke to us when he saw us and he was older, so we looked up to him.  He came from a nice family, and we are sad for their loss.  Although, I never met his children or grandkids, he was so proud of them, and posted a lot of pictures online, he always was so thrilled with them.  So sorry for his family and friends. RIp Pete.

  3. Prayers in the loss of Pete. I met Pete through my Mom when she worked at Dollar General and Pete was the District Manager. He was such a kind person.
    Dave and Marylee (Aden) Babbs

  4. Pete was an amazing man. There was never a dull moment with him around. He always had a smile on his face and loved everyone. He included Brady and I as family since Kelly and I are best friends. Thoughts and prayers to Kelly, Cody and Rhonda!! Love you all. Big hugs. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  5. My sympathy, love, and prayers are with you all. May Pete rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.

  6. A CONTINUUM WREATH ON EASEL was sent on May 6, 2019

    Michelle & Roger Wessel and family Luke Dyer family/ Jerid Delpierre family / Aimee and Brooke Delpierre Diannna Wills & Mike and family Billy & Deb Potts and family Scott Gaumer and family Joe & Robi Potts and family

  7. We will miss you Pete and your posts and photos on facebook..RIP friend..he was a very nice guy..I remember him nll playing high school football..our condolences to the family

  8. A DIGNITY IN WHITE PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent on May 9, 2019

    Sorry for your loss our prayers will be with you and your family from all of us here at Musselman and Hall


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