Photo courtesy of Russon Brothers Mortuary - Bountiful
Bountiful, Utah
1933 - 2014
Darrell Lloyd Parkin, passed away peacefully Sept 3rd, 2014 surrounded by his family. Born April 09, 1933 in Bountiful Utah , son of Lloyd W. and Ruth B. Parkin. Graduated from Davis High School in 1951 and continued his education at the University of Utah graduating in education later received...
Read MoreMy heartfelt sympathy to my long time friend, Merilyn, at this tender time. I know it is so hard to part with your best friend and true love. Darrell was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be missed greatly. I wish you the best as you adjust to this enormous change in your family.
Ilda Marie Berge
September 10, 2014 | Newton, UT
Dear Merilyn and family, we were stunned to hear of the Colonels passing. We enjoyed being your neighbors and were always grateful for the array of vegetables you two so thoughtfully shared. Darrell was our incentive to keep our yard looking as nice as yours. We miss the flying flags of his beloved corp and old glory. Sending love and condolences to you. Love your former neighbors Nick and Debra Miller
September 08, 2014
Merilyn - first I want to apologize for missing the viewings. I had talked to Bardee, who is out of town on vacation and she and Wayne send their sympathies, and she said she thought the paper said Monday or Tuesday but had thrown it away. I was SO sad when I finally pulled up the obituary this morning and realized that I had missed EVERYTHING!! I am so sorry, you and Darrell were such dear friends and I feel I have let both of you down. Darrell was a wonderful man and will be dearly...
Lugene Weaver
September 08, 2014 | Centerville, UT
Dear Merilyn,
Bob and I were SO surprised to read about your wonderful Darrell, as he was the active and healthy one! Must have been a sudden illness and we hope it has not been too terribly hard on you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you be blessed with the very special things you need.
Love and Aloha,
Bob and Lawrin Standing
Lawrin Standing
September 07, 2014 | Orem, UT
He was firm but kind. A respected man. So sorry for your loss.
Debi Martin
September 07, 2014 | Bountiful, UT
Darrell was my high school tennis coach, I didn't fully appreciate who Darrell was back then many years ago. About 4 or 5 years ago group of us got together to play tennis every week. Darrell was often among the group. In his 70's he was still competitive. I had the pleasure of playing doubles with Darrell in the spring in a special event. We love and we will miss him in our tennis group. Heaven is a better place today having received Darrell. My
heart felt wishes go out to his...
James Blundell
September 07, 2014 | Bountiful, UT
Condolences with Darrell. Our thoughts are with you Merilyn and family It was great to know him. Jim and Lenny Asmus Swihart
September 07, 2014
My Dad,
With heart felt sorrow for our lost and the many years of fond memories of our dad. I will surely miss my Dad, his advice that I sought during times of need and his unconditional love. May he rest in peace and continue the Lord's great work.
With all my love,
Son Cassidy
Cassidy Redhouse
September 07, 2014 | West Hills, CA
I consider myself one of Darrell's biggest fans. I admire him for his stature as a husband, a bishop, a school administrator and serviceman. He was a buddy to me as a sportsman and a mentor as an athlete. He will sorely be missed on the tennis courts by many of us!
Jesse Taylor, Farmington, Utah
September 07, 2014