Obituary of Clarence Parsons

Clarence “Butch” Parsons 1928- 2017 In loving memory of Clarence “Butch” Parsons who passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital January 25, 2017 with family by his side. Dad is lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Jean (nee Wilton) and his two children: Calvin (Jocelyn) Parsons ,(Jennifer/Derek, Graham/Trista, Jeremy/Nicola, Frazer/Carla) and Holly (Wayne) Pitka (Ryan/Amanda, Katherine/Dwayne, Lindsay/Dana). As well as the “magnificent seven” grandchildren, he is also remembered by his nine (soon to be 11) great grandchildren; his sisters Agnes Emery and Roberta (Nairn) Marjerison, sister-in-law Grace Wilton and brother-in-law Archie Wilton; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Dad was predeceased by his parents George and Eva Parsons and his older brother Jack Parsons. Dad was born July 29, 1928 on the homestead near Pontrilas, SK. Throughout his school years he participated in many sporting events including curling and baseball. He was a member of the Air Cadets. In 1946 he and a couple of other lads made a trip out to Ontario for a harvest excursion. He remembered being the only one that came back home with any money. He made several life long friends during the time spent in Ontario. He began work for the United Grain Growers October 13, 1950 in Meskanaw, SK where he met and married Jean. Their children were both born while they lived in Meskanaw. The family moved to Tisdale in 1957. Dad was promoted to District Manager in 1965 and we moved to Moosomin, SK. In 1971 there was a move to Humboldt. After that Dad and Mom lived in Swift Current and Regina. After over 25 years with the UGG Dad tried out real estate sales for a couple of years, but the grain business was in his blood and he then started working for Cargill Grain as Credit Manager. They eventually landed in Saskatoon in 1983. Dad retired from Cargill in 1993. When Dad retired he decided to take piano lessons, was able to play golf more, and spend more time with family. Dad was very community minded. He coached ball and hockey, served on Tisdale's Town Council, and was in the Kinsmen club, holding executive positions, in several communities where we lived. He was especially proud of celebrating his 30th birthday with AA where he was an inspiration to many. Dad loved life, loved to dance but most of all loved and was very proud of his family. The feeling was mutual. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society Canada. The family would like to thank the staff on the Palliative Care ward at St. Paul's Hospital for the very compassionate care Dad received in his final days.