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PARKINSON, JOHN LOUIS
76, passed away April 3 -Beloved husband of Betty, loving father of Jerry, Mary, Joe, Carol, and Patty. Grandfather of Chris, Loy, Laura, J.J., Kimberly, Meghan, Tony, Lily, Cameron, Seth, Lizzie and great grandfather of Camdyn.
"Lou" was a longtime resident and friend to the city of Englewood, serving as a member of the Planning Commission, City Council, president of the Englewood Men's Golf Association and other volunteer civic positions. He served as Municipal Judge of Englewood, the only elected judge in the state, for over twenty years. He continued to sit as Associate Judge until shortly before his death.
Lou graduated from CU with a masters degree in Engineering and later obtained his Law Degree from DU. Lou always had a soft spot for the underdog and will be missed by his community, his family and underdogs everywhere.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday at St Louis Catholic Church, 3310 S. Sherman. Celebration of his life will follow immediately after at the Malley Center, 3380 S. Lincoln. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: The American Heart Association 1280 S Parker Rd. Denver, Co 80231.
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Cynthia Francisco
April 25, 2005
I knew Lou when we were small children and lived next door to one another in Durango, Colorado. We both ended up being Municipal Judges for a while and remained good friends for life. Lou was a wonderful story teller and time spent with him was always full of laughs. He will be missed.
Sally Thompson
April 7, 2005
If Lou was your friend you were so fortunate as he was both loyal and steadfast. He was a great neighbor, father, friend, golfer, humorist, storyteller....and of course a husband to his Betty! He was helpful to me and my family over many years. I know his loss will leave a huge hole in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Carolyne Boettger
April 6, 2005
I give my sincere sympathies to Lou's family. His family always meant a lot to him and I know he will be missed by them as well as many others who knew him.
If I had to pick the top five people that have had a positive influence on my life, Lou has to be included. He believed in me and gave me confidence in myself when hired me as the first Court Administrator. Lou was the best boss anyone could ask for. He gave me the responsibility, but he always gave me the authority to handle it--and even if he didn’t totally agree with me, he always backed my decisions. He challenged me and made me grow and accomplish much more than I would have without him. He was a wonderful friend and a great mentor. Not only did I learn so much about the law from him, I learned a lot about management as well. We worked together for for over 20 years developing the court and winning its independence. During all the years I knew him, he was always an ethical lawyer and Judge. His contributions made the Court a much better and well-respected operation!
I have always respected and admired him and he will always be a very big part of my best memories.
Chad Hall
April 6, 2005
It was a privilege to know Lou. My thoughts for healing are with Lou's family and freinds. Lou was an icon in the Englewood community. All who knew him were always assured of a straight-forward and "elegant" interaction. I knew Lou, first, as a potential grandson in-law and then, as was always true with Lou, as a friend. Lou was his own person and will remain an inspiration to all who were lucky enough to have crossed his path. Since we can't have him back, all I can do is recognize his special qualities and try to develop some of them in myself.
John Swygert
April 6, 2005
Lou was compassionate and kind, and he told some great stories. He was a person one remembered. I will miss him. My sincere condolences to his family.
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