Scott D. Parks

Scott Parks of Wyoming, Minnesota passed away at his home at the age of 59. Scott courageously fought a long, hard battle with depression which ended peacefully on October 19, 2015. Scott was born in Minneapolis. He attended Roosevelt High School and graduated in 1975. Scott honorably served as a police officer for over 32 years. He was excellent in his profession, and made a very positive impact on his community. He was also an enthusiastic member of the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, as well as the Dodge Challenger Club. As an avid outdoorsman Scott loved fishing, camping, snowmobiling, boating, scuba diving, hunting and traveling. He was a guy who would do anything for anybody. If you needed help you could count on Scott to help get it done. I can do that was a common response from Scott in a time of need, and often times, we couldnt have done it without him. Making people laugh was one of Scotts greatest gifts. He had the unique ability to put anyone at ease and put a huge smile on their faces. His laughter was joyful and contagious, and this displayed his great warmth and caring towards others. Scott loved people, and he was loved in return by so many. His dogs, Chance and Autumn, were two of Scotts greatest treasures. Always by his side, they shared an incredibly loving and unbreakable bond. They were his pride and his joy, and always gave him unconditional love, companionship, and support. Scott was an important member of his family and will be greatly missed. He leaves behind his wife, Theresa Parks, mother, Jan Burnette, father and stepmother James and Robin Parks, sister and brother-in-law, Kim and Joe Richter, nephew and nieces, Jack, Ellie, and Leah Richter, Uncle and Aunt, Keith and Theresa Nelson, cousins, Chad and Kale Nelson, as well as countless friends, and of course his loyal and loving canine companions. Scott is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy Nelson, Florence Nelson, Doris Parks, Lloyd Parks, and his step father, Howard Burnette. Scott will always be remembered for his huge heart and loving spirit. Scott showed great courage during difficult times, and even though he succumbed to the disease of depression, we know he is at rest and at peace. The Lord and his family hold him close, and please hold him close as we do, in your mind and in your spirit. Remember the meaning of this tragedy. Let us find and encourage within ourselves, each other, and our society, those gifts that make each of us special: not power, not wealth, not intellect, but the extraordinary beauty of the simple human heart. A Celebration of Scotts life 3 PM Sunday, October 25th at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake, with visitation beginning at 1 PM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to B.A.R.K. (Being Advocates for Rescued K-9s) or The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior (Isaiah 43:1-3).