Parley Joe Haskett

Parley Joe Haskett, 43, of La Grande, died March 24 at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise after a prolonged illness. A service will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Underground Oasis, 1516 Adams Ave. in La Grande. Private services will be held later in Pilot Rock.

Parley was born July 2, 1966, to Leo and LaWanda Haskett in Corvallis. He was raised in Jefferson. Parley was in the reserves. He formerly worked at Radio Shack in Pendleton.

He married Anita Renee Witherspoon (now Kahut) March 6, 1993, in Elgin.

Parley was a self-taught musician. He loved music and loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed poetry and was known for helping others. He liked cooking interesting things.

Survivors include ex-wife, Anita Kahut; partner, Jennifer Shields; children, Parley Haskett Jr., Tawin Haskett and Triston Haskett; parents, Leo and LaWanda Haskett; and siblings, Leo Haskett Jr., Cyrus Haskett, David Haskett, Treva Groesbeck and Twyla Michael.

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