Michael Lee Parscale

MICHAEL LEE PARSCALE, 60, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 3, 201,1 after a 5 1/2 year battle with cancer. He was born in Springfield, Mo., on Dec. 18, 1950, the son of Evelyn Sue Parscale and the late Roy Parscale. He was a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church, formerly serving as an elder and usher. His strong faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ, was a continual source of strength throughout his life. Michael graduated from Kansas State University and was a registered architect in Kansas and Arkansas. For 28 years, he was privileged to work as director of Cromwell Architects Engineers computer design and IT departments. His kindness and dedication will continue to inspire his colleagues for many years. Michael had an enthusiasm for life, enjoying music, technology and riding his Harley V-rod. In his last weeks, he loved holding his new baby granddaughter. His smile and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. Michael is survived by his wife of 37 years, Brenda; his daughter, Erin Boelkens; son-in-law, Corey Boelkens; and granddaughter, Genevieve Boelkens, of Little Rock; his mother, Evelyn Sue Parscale; brother, Jim Parscale and family; and sister, Jean Stokes and family, all of Springfield, Mo.; his sister, Karen Gold and family of New York, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, Feb. 6 from 1-3 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be held on Monday, February 7 at 4 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 5124 Hillcrest, with Pastor James Walter officiating. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 250769, Little Rock, Ark. 72225 or to Christ Lutheran School, 315 South Hughes, Little Rock, Ark. 72205. The family would like to thank the staff of Little Rock Hematology Oncology for their care and compassion over the last 5½ years and the staff of Hospice Home Care for their loving attention to Michael in his last days. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Michael's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.