Robert "Bob" Ellis Parsons

Robert “Bob” Ellis Parsons, of Rainbow, California, passed away at home January 9, 2014 at the age of 75. Bob was born November 13, 1938 in Ontonagon, Michigan and raised in Rosalia, Washington.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis “Al” and Marion Parsons, and his older sister Barbara Moore. Bob is survived by his younger brother Wesley Parsons, his nephews James Hall, Ricky Hall, Bradley Moore and niece Brenda Barber, their spouses, and their children and many cherished friends.

Bob had a rewarding 30-year career with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad working on the Bridge & Bui...