Leland (Lee) Parker, age 79, of Greenbush passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at home following a brief illness. He was born on April 2,1933 in Lexington, Michigan to Emery and Mary (Roe) Parker. He married Ileen Erbe on July 7, 1956. Leland served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arizona. He retired from General Motors after 31 years of service. Lee and Ileen moved to Greenbush to enjoy retirement in the home they built on Lake Huron. Leland was an active member of Tawas Area Presbyterian Church. He served as an elder for numerous years and helped oversee the building of the new church and more recent expansion. He found pleasure in snowmobiling with friends and family, had a passion for classic cars and enjoyed maintaining and driving his 1964 Chevy Impala. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ileen (Erbe) Parker; his son, Bryan Parker; his daughter, Karen (Parker) Goike; and two grandsons, Mathew and Cole. A memorial service was held Monday, June 11 at Tawas Area Presbyterian Church. In his honor, memorial contributions may be made to Tawas Area Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell.