Evan H. Parry

Evan H. ParryJanuary 31, 1931-October 3, 2026

Evan Parry was born in San Francisco, California and raised in Niles, California. He was the son of John Parry and Catherine Robert Parry, whose family roots traced back to the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. His father, John, was from Pentre Berw, near Gaerwen, on the Isle of Anglesey. Evan maintained a lifelong interest in his Welsh heritage and enjoyed researching his family’s ancestry.

Evan attended Washington Union High School before continuing his education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated in 1957. He later earned his Master of Business Administration from Santa Clara University in 1964.

Evan proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1951 until his honorable discharge in January 1955, during the Korean War era. Following his military service and education, he built a successful career in upper management within the food technology industry.

A man of quiet strength and independence, Evan valued his privacy, his family and the simple pleasures of life. He had a deep appreciation for music and was rarely without a project to keep him busy around the house. His curiosity and love of history were reflected in the countless hours he spent researching his family’s ancestry and preserving his connection to his Welsh roots.

Evan is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Ardath Parry; his daughters, Melody McNulty, Deanna Brown and Shawn Ratto; his granddaughter, Brooke Parry; and his nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine Ardath Parry.

Evan will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his strong work ethic, his independent spirit, his calming force in the home and the quiet but lasting impact he made on those who knew and loved him. His memory will live on through the generations of family he leaves behind.