Joseph Frank PARKINSON

1928 - 2020  (91 years)

• Name	Joseph Frank PARKINSON
  Birth	9 May 1928	Wellsville, Cache, Utah, United States
  Gender	Male
  FamilySearch ID	LXT7-5JB
  Death	11 Feb 2020	Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
  Burial	Wellsville, Cache, Utah, United States
  Notes	Joseph Frank Parkinson peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on the morning of February 11, 2020, just one month shy of his 92nd birthday. Joseph was born March 9, 1928 in Wellsville, Utah to Henry Harold Williamson Parkinson and Wahneta Frank Parkinson. He spent his childhood working on the family farm. He graduated from South Cache High School and attended Utah State University. Joseph proudly served in the US Navy during World War II and was a member of the greatest generation. He served on the submarine, USS Barracuda, and the minesweeper, USS Requisite in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and the Caribbean. Joseph married Cleon Richards on September 29, 1949, in the Salt Lake Temple, and they have been married for 70 years. They raised their family in Washington Terrace, where they resided for over sixty years. Joseph spent over 40 years working for the Federal Government, first, for the Army at 2nd Street and then, at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB). After he retired from HAFB, he spent time working in home construction. Joseph is a skilled illustrator, woodworker, and painter; he especially enjoyed painting landscapes. While he was still able to, Joseph enjoyed traveling with his wife, exploring the US and the LDS Church History sites. They also looked forward to spending time in Arizona during January months. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed camping at their mountain property at Sourdough. Joseph was a faithful member of the LDS Church, and has held numerous callings over the years including serving a stake mission. He has a deep testimony of Jesus Christ and has tried to live a Christ-like life. He could always be counted on to help those in need and to be a good neighbor. He loves his family and is very proud of every one of them. Joseph is survived by his wife, Cleon and their three children, Joseph Don (Marla) Parkinson, Marlene (Jim) Cummings, and JoAnn (Rick) Wessman. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Harold Pete Parkinson, and William Parkinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant sisters, Wahneta and Eve; sister, Luzaunne Parkinson Nielsen; and brother, James Sorensen Parkinson. Friends may visit with family on Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Interment, Wellsville Cemetery at 2 p.m. where military honors will be accorded. A private family service for family members to say their final goodbyes to their loving patriarch will be held.
  Person ID	I5532	Main
  Last Modified	20 Feb 2023

  
  

  Father	Henry Harold Williamson PARKINSON,   b. 1 May 1903, Wellsville, Cache, Utah, United States d. 6 Sep 1982, Logan, Cache, Utah, United States (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Wahneta FRANK,   b. 21 Nov 1903, Providence, Cache, Utah, United States d. 7 Jan 1936, Wellsville, Cache, Utah, United States (Age 32 years)
  Marriage	29 Sep 1926	Logan, Cache, Utah, United States
  Family ID	F1573	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	LIVING
  Family ID	F1704	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Oct 2023