BARRY CHARLES PARKS

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BARRY CHARLES PARKS July 19, 1946 - April 4, 2003 Suddenly at home, April 4, 2003, Barry passed away at the age of 56. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Penny; and their two wonderful daughters, Natalie and Joanna. Survived by his sisters, Lal (Stan Bray) of St. Albert, AB, Marnie (Neil Webb) of Issaquah, WA, and his twin sister Bonnie (Doug Muir) of Winnipeg. Pennys mother Ethel Hurd of Winnipeg; and sisters, Debbie (Don Busch) of Winnipeg, and Valerie (Peter Stripp) of Oakville, ON; and one niece and seven nephews. He was predeceased by both his parents, father Charles in 1956 and mother Lillian (Bonnie) in 1982. Barry grew up in Fort Rouge and attended Lord Roberts School and Churchill High School. Barry exemplified life-long learning through his career path by successfully completing Psychiatric Nursing, Power Engineering, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Quality Assurance Certification. Until recently he was employed by Phillips and Temro in the Quality Assurance Department. For the last few months he worked part time for the River East Transcona School Division. Barry made many friends throughout his lifetime. Barry was a very devoted and loving husband and dad who worked hard to provide a happy, safe and warm home for his family and friends. His hobbies included the outdoors, camping, reading and a passion for music especially playing guitar and singing along to the Beatles. We all admired and enjoyed his talents. The family would like to thank all the many friends and relatives who have provided their unending love and support over the past several days. We greatly appreciated all your thoughts, prayers and many hugs. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Bar, Dad - We will love you always, miss you forever and we will find comfort knowing you are at peace. All our love - Pen, Nat, Jo and PJ To honour Barrys request a cremation and a private memorial service have taken place. Memorial service was held at Voyage Funeral Home, 1531 Pembina Hwy., Thursday, April 10, at 2:00 p.m. Officiating was Pastor Jim Poirier. Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM 1531 Pembina Hwy. 284-7500

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 12, 2003