Charles W. Parkinson
Charles was very proud of his family, and frequently said “I am the luckiest man in the world!”
Age 84, of Holt, Michigan, Charles passed away September 20, 2020. He was born March 20, 1936, in Lansing, to Dale and Vivian Parkinson. Charles graduated from Eastern High School, where he was active with several sports. He was employed with the Department of Military Affairs for 41 years, retiring in 1995. He was a Big Brother, and volunteered for the food bank, Red Cross and Meals-on-Wheels. He was a long-time member of the Bretton Woods Lions Club.
Surviving are: his wife of 57 years, Verna; daughters, Laurie (Jack) Seibert and Brenda Davis; four grandchildren, Adam (Kaeley), Meghan, Emily, and Connor (Natalie); brothers, George (Marilyn) Parkinson and Leon (Kathy) Parkinson; sister, Joan Allen; sister-in-law, Wadea Parkinson. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Ron.
His family would like to express their thanks to Heart to Heart Hospice and MediLodge of Lansing for their care of Charles.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bretton Woods Lions Club in memory of Charles Parkinson.
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Karen Wilcox
September 21, 2020 at 6:04 pmVerna, Brenda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Charlie once, but enjoyed hearing your stories. My thoughts are with you.
Deb Bishop
September 22, 2020 at 8:11 pmI was saddened to read the loss of Charlie. He was such a good man. I remember him helping fix my bike on a couple of occasions as a kid. He tolerated all the kids climbing up and in his pine trees in the backyard. He cheered me on as I learned how to water ski at the cabin.
Verna, you and Charlie were always there for me as a kid.
Laurie and Brenda you were like sisters growing up. I know the loss of a parent and I can feel your pain.
Please let me know when a memorial service is planned as Bill and I would due out best to come and pay our respects for Charlie.
We will keep you all in our prayers.
Rest in Peace Charlie.
Laurie Seibert
September 29, 2020 at 1:34 pmHow nice to hear from you. Thank you for your kind words. Please tell me how to get in touch with you….. His memorial will be in the spring.
1beachteacher@gmail.com
Jim (ccchf) Gignac
September 24, 2020 at 12:52 pmCharlie “Tuna”, you’re with your Lord and Savior now. RIP! Was in National Guard with ‘Tuna” for many, many years. He laughed at my jokes and pranks, and a very good golfer. He will be missed by all. He was a very good man and encouraged those he came in contact with to be the same. To his wife and family. This was a man’s man and lived his life as such. Sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all.
Kim and Mark Jenks
October 2, 2020 at 7:29 pmDear Brenda and family, So very sorry for the loss of your Dad. You were blessed to have had such a good one!! and he was blessed to have had such a loving daughter!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Much love and hugs!
Sally Ann Welch-Spry
October 18, 2020 at 6:55 amCharlie always had a smile and saw the glass half full. His family was his all and he was truly a light of what a humanitarian was all about. May God shed his eternal light on Charlie.
Sally Ann Welch-Spry