Parsons, Michael J. "Mike" Age 53 of Coon Rapids. It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of a gentle soul, Mike Parsons. He was witnessed by his family entering into heaven. Mike battled cancer courageously and he loved being an American. Mike also deeply respected the service man and service woman of the United States. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Mike was a dental lab technician for over 20 years. Preceded in death by his father John. Survived by mother Lillian "Lill"; brothers Jack (Vicki), Rick (Debbie), Mark and Paul (Lisa); nieces; nephews; aunts Polly Junker, Jayne Berg, and Anne Proulx; other relatives and many friends. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, January 15, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Epiphany Catholic Church, 11001 Hanson Blvd. N.W., Coon Rapids. Interment Epiphany Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at the church. Memorials preferred. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.comH