В США скончался ветеран Второй мировой войны Родни Парсонс, прославившийся как коллекционер антиквариата и предприниматель

Rodney Ronald Parsons was born May 6, 1922, at home in Spirit Lake. Son of Carl Parsons and Adelia Hartman Parsons. His siblings were brothers, Carl, John, Carlyle, and sister, Ann. Rodney graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1941. He went to the University of Iowa in Iowa City and spent three years in the Army Air Forces in World War II. Rodney’s first wife, Helen Jones, has passed away and so has his second wife, Marilyn Brucker, from Flanagan, Illinois. Rodney had four children. Ronny, Laurie, Carla (deceased) and stepson Jake Carls. He has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid bowler, golfer, hunter, fisherman and great sportsman. Rodney worked in a bank in Spencer for 10 years. Then he owned Babcock’s Beach Resort on West Lake Okoboji and Marble Lake farm on Spirit Lake. He had been an antique dealer for the last 50 years. He loved singing and had a great sense of humor. He never drank or smoked. He said being so good looking was his secret to old age and loving life. Rodney lived in Forsyth, Missouri, on Lake Taneycomo and had been there for almost 50 years. Forsyth is close to Branson, Missouri. He loved this place and the folks he knew in the area. Rod outlived many friends, and Spirit Lake always brought great memories. He passed away at home and his death is recorded as July 25, 2026. He was very lucky to have grandson, Chris Lawrence, care for him and son-in-law, Todd Yarnes, on his final days. Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Lakeview Cemetery in Spirit Lake. His ashes will be buried with his mother in a military service. He was very proud to be a veteran. Final arrangements were under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Forsyth Chapel in Forsyth, Missouri.