George Parslow

PARSLOW, George Robert On July 19, 2014 George Parslow passed away at the grateful age of 79 at Victoria, BC. Predeceased in 2012 by his wife Verna of 42 years, parents Jack and 'Bert' Parslow of Edmonton and brother Eugene M. Parslow. Left to mourn are siblings Margaret McKay-Green, Tucson, AZ; Dick (Darlene) Parslow, St. Albert AB; Liz (Jim) Wilson, Edmonton, AB; George's children with first wife Iris Jensen; Craig Parslow, Calgary' Lorette (Carl) Parslow, Edmonton;' Leigh (Rob) Krause and their three sons, Darryl (Nadine) Parslow, Christopher and Dayton all of Langley, BC; and numerous inlaws, nieces and nephews North America wide. George was born and raised in Edmonton, AB. Following high school he completed his trade as a sheet metal worker and pursued an academic career cumulative to establishing and operating a general insurance agency in Edmonton for 16 years and served for a time as a director of the Insurance Agents Association of Alberta. His hobby as a talented drummer led to performing with many of the popular Edmonton dance bands in the 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's. In 1984 he and Verna relocated to Victoria owning and operating ABC Electric Ltd for 17 years until retirement in 2001. In Victoria he kept active membership in Rotary International, the Masonic Lodge and Shriners International. At George's request cremation has taken place and no service will be held. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the "George and Verna Parslow Trades Bursary" c/o Camosun College Foundation, 4461 Interurban Road, Victoria, BC, V9E 2C1. Our special thanks to: Dr. Ross McKay and Susan; brother-inlaw Dr. F.R. "Bob" Wintonyk; dear friend Ms. Kim Kempson; the doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers at "Palliative Care at Home" for the courteous and compassionate care.