WILLIAM A. "BILL" PARKILA, SR.

Birth date: Aug 25, 1913 Death date: Jun 17, 2010

WILLIAM A. “BILL” PARKILA, SR., age 96,of Calumet, and formerly of Alston passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, following a short illness. He was born August 25, 1913 in Pelkie, MI. the son o Read Obituary

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Calvin Kostamo & Janet Raymond

831w ago

We are so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. We had enjoyed many conversations and visits with Bill over the years. He would visit us every other week if he could or if he couldn't he would call. He always had a great story to share and it was always interesting. We are unable to attend the funeral due to prior comitments, but we wanted to let you know that you have our condolences. Bill will surely be missed by many.
Calvin Kostamo and Janet Raymond

Craig & Tammy Mattson

831w ago

Sending our deepest sympathy to the entire family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lowell And Barb

831w ago

Dear Diane, Patti, and Billy,
Favorite memories of Bill and Anne and
you kids were all the family get togethers at our camps. The crazy water skiing, The Big Huron, Second Sand Beach, ice skating On the Alston Pond under lights, sleep overs, giggles etc. May you hold all the memories close. Just tap your heart and mom and dad will be there for you. This community has lost a good stable piller.
Be Still(Di, Pat and Bill) and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
Hugs and Love, Lowell and Barb

Tracey

831w ago

To the entire Parkila family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Bill will be missed by all who knew him. He will not be forgotten!

Bill & Chris Belmore

831w ago

Diane and Bob

Bill and I send our deepest sympathy for the lost of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim Bard

831w ago

Every bear season I think of Bill and Carl T Johnson, With C T staying at the old camp. Bill was a great person and will be missed.
Jim Bard
Traverse City

Cheryl Laurie

831w ago

So sorry to here of Bill's passing, Heaven sure has a wonderful man! Enjoyed listening to his stories, he was quite entertaining. He was always grateful and considerate. You surely will miss him. My condolences, Cheryl Laurie (former housekeeper at North Ridge Pines)

Rebecca Love

831w ago

Dear Bill, Pat, Diane,
It's comforting to know that death cannot diminish the important ways Uncle Bill touched all of our lives. Grief cannot take away the happiness we shared when we were with Uncle Bill our sorrow will fade in time but our love for Uncle Bill will remain forever.

Darlene Elmblad

831w ago

Dear Bill, Diane, Pat and all Bill's family. Thinking of you all. Sorry for your loss. Will have to get together and tell some good Bill stories. There are lots. Love yas. Darlene

Shirley Saaranen

831w ago

Near a shady wall a rose once grew.
Budded and blossomed in God's free light.
Watered and fed by morning dew.
Shedding its sweetness day and night.

As it grew and blossomed fair and tall.
Slowly rising to loftier height.
It came to a crevice in the wall.
Through which there shone a beam of light.

Onward it crept with added strength.
With never a thought of fear or pride;
It followed the light through the crevice-length
And unfolded itself on the other side.

The light, the dew, the broadening view.
Were found the same as they were before:
And it lost itself in beauties new.
Breathing its fragrance more and more.

Shall claim of death cause us to grieve
And make our courage faint or fall?
Nay, Let us faith and hope receive:
The rose still grows beyond the wall.

Scattering fragrance far and wide.
Just as it did in days of yore.
Just as it did on the other side.
Just as it will forevermore.

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