Passed away December 6, 2022.
November 12, 1968 – December 6, 2022 Ethan F. Parker was born in Manhattan, NY on November 12, 1968. He passed away at age 54 in Reno, NV on December 06, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Ethan proudly attended South Kent School for Boys where he formed lifelong friendships and learned the morals and values that are found in the best of men. He moved to the West Coast and continued his education at UC Santa Cruz, majoring in Film/Video Photographic Arts with a minor in History. He had a lifelong love for education and learning and encouraged his children to pursue their education and dreams as passionately as he did. Ethan and Staci Parker made their home in Fernley and Reno where they raised their five children; Taylor, Allison, Elaina, Trinity and Kinner. Ethan was an avid traveler and he enjoyed nothing more than sharing this with his family. Family vacations could be spent around a campfire after a wild day of boating, exploring the Red Rock Canyon in Sedona or laughing in a cozy Tahoe cabin. The family easily agrees that the best family trips were the ones they spent every summer back at Ethan’s childhood home in Lakeville, CT. Ethan Parker will be remembered as an intellectual man, who loved music, art, NPR, and the outdoors. He has left behind thousands of photos and videos that are cherished. Ethan will always be remembered by his family and friends as being kind, generous and always cracking a joke. He is preceded in death by his parents, King Lawrence Parker and Alice Janet Flagg Parker. A memorial service will be held at South Creek Events located at 95 Foothill Rd, Reno NV 89511 on January 7th, 2023 at 11am. Donations are welcome at the time of service or flower donations can be made via Candlelight and Roses 775-250-1791.