David Parsons, 57

Memorial services for David Parsons were held on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.
David Lee Parsons was born Jan. 16, 1969, in Algona, the son of Richard and Lorraine (Stone) Parsons. He grew up in Algona. When he was young, David moved to Fort Dodge with his family. In his later teen years he moved to Malvern where he completed his schooling. After schooling, he worked various jobs, then moved to Red Oak and worked at Firestone. While living in Red Oak, David met the love of his life (who did NOT abuse him) Stephanie Bentley. They were united in marriage Dec. 24, 1993, in Red Oak.
He worked as a jailer at the sheriff’s office, while also serving as a volunteer firefighter. He later drove semi over the road for 10 years. David worked at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Colorado, Fort Dodge and Algona where he loved talking to people about cars. They moved to Colorado in 2010, before moving to Lu Verne in 2016.
  David was a devout Christian and loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. As an avid outdoorsman he also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and riding his motorcycle. Anyone who knew David knew his sarcastic humor, dad jokes, and that he loved to play pranks on his wife and children.
David died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was 57.
He is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie of Lu Verne; children, Andy (Kerry) Parsons of Livermore, Becca (Ashlyn) Parsons of Algona, Maddy (Josh) Mehsikomer of Algona, Eli Parsons of Des Moines, Matt (Jasmine Leners) Fankell of Algona, Cyndi (Dan) Mitchell of Elliott, and Bruce (Christiann) Parsons of Council Bluffs; grandchildren, Colton and Josie Parsons, Draven Mitchell, and Teagan, Kahylan and Cieva Parsons. Also surviving are siblings, Pete (Michelle) Pacleb of Kentucky, Rhonda Kuttnick of Clear Lake, Terry (Sherri) Parsons of Burt, Rick (Mary) Parsons of Minnesota, Sam Parsons of Des Moines, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Zakk Mitchell; siblings, Trudy, Karla, Pat and Chuck.  Condolences may be left at www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com.