PARKS, Joycelyn Lois (Joyce): - November 9, 1996  {also on Marcy grave stone page}

PARKS, Kenneth Lloyd: March 2, 1929 - August 25, 2015 {also on Marcy grave stone page}

Kenneth (Ken) Lloyd Parks    Kenneth (Ken) Lloyd Parks, resident of Pioneer Lodge in Grande Prairie, AB, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at QEII Hospice Palliative Care Unit, at the age of 86 years. Ken was born on March 2, 1929 in Grande Prairie, AB and was raised east of Rycroft, AB, in the Prestville area. He began work in the Grande Prairie area at the age of 15. His love was truck driving and mechanics, and eventually built up his own trucking company in the Rainbow Lake, AB area. From there he came back to Grande Prairie as a business owner in a steel business. Prior to his return to Grande Prairie a little over 5 years ago, he lived in Vernon, B.C. for 30 years, with the love of his life, Joyce, until her passing. He had many friends in both Alberta and B.C. and will be greatly missed. He is remembered most as being a kind and gentle man. His lodge mates remember him as a gentleman, who regularly spoke to as many people as possible, on his way out of the dining room after every meal – a little wave here, a smile there. His care givers have talked about “Buckshot” with us and have said the “place will not be the same without him”. Some of the memories his granddaughters have are his love of babies. His grand and great-grandbabies were his pride and joy. Because he was surrounded by 9 granddaughters, he loved the visits by the grandsons-in-law, where he could share his entertaining stories about his early work life and talk man stuff.    He is fondly remembered as always fixing and working on things, and the wine making skills he developed with grandma. Many, many people have commented on remembering his strong grip, right to the end. His hand shake was his word and who he was.     There is a never ending list of memories, including his mischievous grin, playing cards with grandma and “Honey Nut” cornflakes. He often ended his phone calls with “Love you lots and lots and lots”. We love you lots and lots and lots Dad, Papa, Grandpa and Papa Parks.    He will be sadly missed by his sister Shirley (Harvey); son Rodney; daughter Trudy; son in-law Ron; granddaughters: Tammy (Devin), Brenda (Greg), Lindsay (Cory), Christine (Rickie), Daelynn (John), Jesse (Jon), Hannah, Melissa (John) and Tiffany; 26 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Joyce; son Clifford; daughter Janet; daughter in-law Kathy; parents Percival and Evelyn; brothers: Ivan, John and Teddy; and sisters: Helen, Loreen and Margaret.    A Graveside gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the QEII Hospital Foundation – Palliative Care Unit 5North (10409 98 St. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2E8). See more at: http://www.oliversfuneralhome.com/obituary-intro.php?id=2351#sthash.OAgJ8pH5.dpuf Posted on Oliver's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Grande Prairie (web site)

Joyce Marcy married Ken PARKS

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PARKS, Clifford Lloyd: May 31, 1955 - May 6, 2001

Clifford Lloyd Parks    Clifford Lloyd Parks, 45, of Grande Prairie On Sunday, May 6, 2011, Clifford Parks, resident of Grande Prairie, passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 45 years.  He was born May 31, 1955 in Grande Prairie, to Ken and Joyce Parks.  Cliff was a camp cook for years and continued to enjoy cooking.  His meat pies were the best. He then worked as a dispatcher for Prairie Cabs up until his death. He was a "fixture" and part of the "family" at work, and will be missed a great deal.  The sparkle in his eyes and the love in his heart was well known to all who knew and loved him.  His absence with his family will not go unnoticed. He was a soft shoulder when comfort was needed, and his bright smile will not be forgotten. He has been referred to by many, friends and family alike, as a huge teddy bear. with a heart of gold.     He is survived by: his daughter Halvah; father Ken of Vernon,  BC; sisters; Janet Wichrowski of Prince Rupert; Trudy (Ron) Buelow of Grande Prairie; brother: Rod Parks of Edmonton; nieces: Tammy (Devon), Brenda, Lindsay (Cory), Christine (Rickie), Daelynn, Jesse, Melissa and Tiffany, and numerous other relatives and friends.     He is predeceased by his mother, Joyce Parks.     Cremation has taken place and the ashes will be buried in Glen Leslie Cemetery at a later date.    A memorial gathering, for friends and family. will he held on May 14, 2001, from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m. at the Nordic Hall, on 99 Street and 109 Avenue. Everyone is welcome to come and share a coffee and remember Cliff.     Donations can be made to : Sleep Apnea Society of Alberta No. 302, 609 - 14 Street NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 2A1 or The Q.E.II Hospital Foundation - Respiratory Department.    OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM    TELEPHONE (780) 532-2929) CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 10 May 2001, Thu  •  Page 7

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