Carl Parker, MD, 84, of Vero Beach passed away April 5, 2015 at Indian River Medical Center. Carl was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1930 and grew up in South Bend Indiana where he graduated from John Adams High School. He graduated from DePauw University as a Rector Scholar with a pre-medical science degree in 1953, where he was a member of Phi Gama Delta. He then obtained his Medical Degree from Northwestern Medical School where he belonged to Nu Sigma Nu.

Carl completed his internship and residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Michigan and served for two years at Sheppard Air Force Base as an Otolaryngologist. Carl then went into private practice in Toledo Ohio, where he also served as an ENT consultant at Toledo Hospital. He was recently honored as a distinguished 50 year member of Pro Medica at Toledo Hospital.

During his life he enjoyed sailing, golfing, fishing, traveling and being with family and friends. He loved art and has been an elected fellow at the Royal Society in London since 1983.

He is survived by his wife Kay of 58 years; son David and wife Judith, grandchildren, Chris, Scott, Zachary and Lauren; son Jeffery and wife Elaine, grandchildren Megan, Nicholas, Katie; son Michael and wife Christine, grandchildren Kelsie, Sarah, Erin and Ben; brother Bruce and wife Janet. All will greatly miss him.

The Parker family is grateful for all those involved in Carl's care. A Memorial Service will be held at The Community Church of Vero Beach at 10:30am, Friday, April 10, 2015.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 3375 20th St., Suite 100, Indian River Unit, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com