Don Parcell

Obituary for
Don Nuttall Parcell

Don Nuttall Parcell passed away, returning home to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father, on Monday October 26, 2015 at the age of 73.

Born September 22, 1942, Don was the the son of the late William Ephraim Parcell and Hazel Alice (Stone) Parcell. Growing up in Mapleton, UT, Don worked on the farms, serving his mother and father where he helped to raise cattle, pigs, and grow all manner of crops. At the age of seventeen, Don enlisted in the United States Navy, where he dedicated his time and knowledge in working as a diesel mechanic on landing craft. His honorable service in the Navy lasted four years, and Don returned home to finish his schooling, obtained a G.E.D. ,and acquired a certificate for blueprint reading. His hard work ethic led him to work at Geneva Steel, and also a commercial baler.

In 1964 Don married Cleora Olsson (Adams) and resided in Pleasant Grove for twenty eight years. Don loved working on cars, especially old antique cars, in which he meticulously detailed, and restored them to their original form. He was an avid, skilled mechanic fixing engines with precision, and also repairing the bodies of cars. Don also was a collector of antiques.

Don is survived by his three sons, Damon (Sara), Devon (Jen), and Daron (Heidi); 9 grandchildren: Hannah, Kathy, Alea, Abbie, Quincy, Grace, Penny, Trevor and Ethan and his brother Norman (Janice). He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and his two brothers Gale and Arvil. Don returns home to his Heavenly Father knowing he is in the loving, and redeeming embrace of the Savior. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M on Saturday October 31, 2015 at the Battle Creek 7th Ward, 1106 East 200 South in Pleasant Grove, UT. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M prior to the services. Interment will follow the services at the Provo Cemetery 610 South State Street.