Alfred Cecil Parr

Alfred Ce."Slim" Parr Jr. passed away at home on June 6, 2011 due to complications related to diabetes. Slim was born in Pendleton, Oregon on March 15, 1951 to Alfred Parr and Ardith Faye Rowland. Slim lived on the Umatilla Indian Reservation until 1962 when they moved to Albany, Oregon. Slim attended Albany Union High School and graduated in 1970. He attended Portland Community College and graduated with a degree in dental technology. Slim worked for the Portland Veterans Hospital in the dental lab, Corvallis Dental Lab and owned and operated Parr Dental Lab. Slin enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his father, Alfred "Ally" Parr. He was a very skilled artist specializing in sketches, cartoons and carving wood. Slim had a wonderful sense of humor and personality. He enjoyed entertaining friends and family at the Pendleton Roundup year after year. Slim was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Melissa Parr, Father Alfred "Ally" Parr, Mother Ardith Faye Rowland, Aunt Thelma Reick and friends Bill Sandoval and Nelson Shippentower. Slim is survived by his wife of 30 years, Carolyn, Daughter Melissa E. Parr, Son Cory D. Parr,Brother Charles Parr, Sister in law Yvonne Parr, Sister Mardi "Sis" Parr, GranddaughterHaley Parr, many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and doggs Buster and Beatrice. Per Slim's request, ther will be no services. He will be cremated and his ashes buried with his Father, Alfred "Ally" Parr on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. YOU'RE FINALLY GOING HOME, SLIM.