Fern Ann Parkin
September 5, 1914 — September 18, 2016
Fern A. Parkin, 102, of Manchester, formerly of Earlville, died Sunday, September 18, 2016. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 23, 2016, at Earlville United Parish, Earlville, Iowa, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Earlville. Clifton – Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Earlville, is in charge of arrangements.
Fern was born September 5, 1914, in Earlville, Iowa, the daughter of Herbert and Katherine (Sandercock) Carty. On October 10, 1935, Fern married Clate Parkin in Dubuque, Iowa. Together they farmed near Earlville. Fern was active in the church and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed polka music, and baking, and watching Wheel of Fortune.
Fern is survived by her son, Ronald (Carolyn) Parkin of Cedar Rapids, two grandchildren, Jeff (Michelle) Parkin of Cedar Rapids and Jamie Parkin of Cedar Rapids; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Fern was preceded in death by parents; her husband, Clate on February 11, 1986; two sisters; and a niece.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Good Neighbor Home and Hospice of Comfort for their excellent care and compassion.
Fern was born September 5, 1914, in Earlville, Iowa, the daughter of Herbert and Katherine (Sandercock) Carty. On October 10, 1935, Fern married Clate Parkin in Dubuque, Iowa. Together they farmed near Earlville. Fern was active in the church and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed polka music, and baking, and watching Wheel of Fortune.
Fern is survived by her son, Ronald (Carolyn) Parkin of Cedar Rapids, two grandchildren, Jeff (Michelle) Parkin of Cedar Rapids and Jamie Parkin of Cedar Rapids; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Fern was preceded in death by parents; her husband, Clate on February 11, 1986; two sisters; and a niece.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Good Neighbor Home and Hospice of Comfort for their excellent care and compassion.
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