Terry Parks

Terry Victor “TV” Parks, age 82 of Wenatchee, lived life to the fullest until his passing on February 18, 2023. Terry was born October 28, 1940 in Wenatchee, WA to Charles and June (Segle) Parks. He was a proud graduate of Eastmont High School, Class of ’59, regularly attending reunions and staying close with life-long friends. Anyone who knew him could instantly see that Terry was a dreamer, always having his sights set on the next project with a constant love of learning. He was extremely proud of how much he had overcome and accomplished in his lifetime. Terry attended various colleges over the years, graduating from the University of Washington with a Geology degree and even attending Big Bend Community College into his late 70’s, working toward his flight mechanic’s license. Never one to sit still, he had a variety of careers, businesses and odd-jobs, and worked well past retirement age. Terry was most known for being a commercial fisherman in Bristol Bay, AK and owning the Riverfront Skate Shop in Wenatchee. He also worked in the oil fields, at various ski resorts including White Pass, he fell timber, owned an espresso cart, laid flooring, drove truck, and picked fruit throughout the valley all his life. Terry had many passions including a love of travel, skiing, hiking, flying, and working on his beloved home in Stehekin. He spent many wonderful years traveling with his daughter, Teka, picking fruit in New Zealand, touring the US in a motorhome, skiing in Europe, flying back and forth to Stehekin, and taking road trips to figure skating competitions and hockey tournaments. Terry leaves behind many family and friends who will miss his stories and friendship. Daughter, Karteka “Teka” Sellers (Parks) and her family, Tyler Sellers, granddaughters Brighton and Maren; his daughter, Kelly Allen, son Kevin Allen, and grandson James Allen; mothers to his children, Geni Allen and Evelyn Davies; brothers David and Tommy, sister Cheryl, his sibling’s families, and his close cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by two siblings, Vicki and Ron. He will be greatly missed by all who had a part in making his life extraordinary. A private celebration with family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 6 in East Wenatchee. If you would like to reach Teka, please email kartekasellers@gmail.com or call 360-927-5930. Arrangements by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Terry Parks

October 28, 1940 - February 18, 2023