Jim Parker, 82, of Ladysmith, WI died on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy, 2 sons; Jim & Betty and William & friend LeAnn Burch all of Ladysmith, 2 daughters; Betty & Cal Galloway of Junction City, WI and Sharon & Jeff Lee of Ladysmith, 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Ladysmith with Deacon Craig Voldberg officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Ladysmith. Jim's family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 30 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith and again on Thursday for an hour prior to service time at the church.