PARKINS, Blaine
Posted: March 29th, 2018
PARKINS
BLAINE FRANKLIN PARKINS
July 21, 1957 – March 24, 2018
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend Blaine on March 24, 2018.
He will forever remain in the hearts and memories of all those he leaves behind: his daughter Kelly Rae and Steve Guminy and their children Ryder, Stevie Rae and Koston, his son Douglas, stepchildren Jason and Brenda, his brothers Gary, Raymond, Rick, Rob, Eugene and Philip and sisters Bernice Stanyar, Connie Hildebrandt and Marjorie Krizsan and their families.
He was predeceased by his wife Sherry on April 26, 2014, his parents Verne and Frances Parkins and his brothers Ron and Wally.
Blaine loved life and family and enjoyed a long and happy career in the Irrigation Industry in southern Alberta where he has made many long and lasting friendships and associations. His family was his greatest treasure and he will truly be missed and forever loved.
The Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 – Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Saturday, March 31st at 11:00 A.M., with Eugene Parkins officiating. A time of fellowship & refreshments will follow. Blaine will then be laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.
Flowers are gratefully declined. In memory of Blaine, contributions may be made to Kelly Parkins via Cornerstone Funeral Home.
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Dear family of Blaine. im a farmer in southern alberta. i often needed irrigation parts on the farm and got to know Blaine this way. I loved to go to him if he was at the counter. He knew his stuff, he knew where it was and what you needed. I told him so. He was excellent at what he did. He knew me by name. I also love the detroit red wings. God comfort you in your on going grief. I thought of him this week. I needed to say something to show my admiration of the man. God have mercy on us all. Eric.
I remember Blaine and the rest of the Parkins family from my youth — Bugger, Tumor, Dewey, Tomato — The Javelin, Pea pool uptown, cruising main . . . so many memories. I’m sorry for your loss, days past but never forgotten.