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Larry Parkin Obituary
Larry Morris Parkin of Baldwin City, KS, passed away on Sept. 10, 2013. Larry was born on Sept. 21, 1934 in Creston, Iowa to Lyle and Florence (Morris) Parkin. He graduated from high school in Grand Island, NE in 1952. He attended Baker University, where he met his wife Kay and graduated in 1956. He also attended Harvard University's Advanced Management Program in 1985-86.
Larry was employed by SS. Kresge Corp. in Sept. 1956 as a management trainee. He retired from K-Mart Corp in Jan. 1991 as Executive Vice President and member of the Board of Directors.
Larry and Kay moved to rural Baldwin City, KS, in Feb. 1991. Along with his daughter Peggy he raised Haflinger horses. The family enjoyed raising and showing the horses for many years.
He served as a Trustee at Baker University from 1989-97 and from 2007 to present. He was Chairman of the Board from 1993-95.
He leaves his wife, Kay of 58 years, daughters Karin Bettis and husband Mike, Baldwin City, KS, Peggy Keller and husband Matt, Baldwin City, KS; three grand children, Christopher Bettis, Norfolk, VA, Caroline Bettis, Des Moines, IA and Radie Keller, Baldwin City, KS; and his younger brother Lou Parkin and his wife Deane of Overland Park, KS, and many friends and colleagues.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the "Kay Norton Parkin and Larry M. Parkin Endowed Scholarship" at Baker University, PO Box 65, Baldwin City, KS 66006 or the Lawrence Humane Society.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rumsey-yost.com. Services will be held at Rice Auditorium on the campus of Baker University on Tuesday, September, 17 at 2:00 pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Parkin
September 17, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that
now you have a special guardian angel to watch over
you. Larry was a special person,great smile and personality. He will be missed. Thinking of you Kay
and your family.
Your friends Gary & Melva
Brad Welty
September 16, 2013
My sympathies for the family.
September 13, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sony and Kevin Hocklander
September 12, 2013
Karin, Peggy and families,
We were so very sorry to learn about your father's passing. Our deepest condolences. We are thinking of you all.
September 12, 2013
Karin and family,
Thinking of you. Sorry to hear about your father's passing.
Anita and Pete Elsham
September 12, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Jim& Kay Pound
September 12, 2013
Our deepest sympthay to Kay and the family.
Wayne Morton
September 12, 2013
Sorry to hear. Really a shock.
Mark Bandre
September 12, 2013
While saddened by the loss, I join in celebration of a life well lived. Many are the people Larry positively influenced and for that we can all be most thankful. Hi Hi for Zeta Chi
Don & Sandy Johnson
September 12, 2013
Sorry an saddened to read about your loss. Always enjoyed our visits with Larry. Peace and blessings.
Ginger (Barnett) Elliott
September 11, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the entire Parkin family. I was lucky enough to have the chance to get to know Mr. Parkin a little better one summer and I will be forever grateful for that. He was firm yet kind and I will remember the times he imparted his wisdom to those that listened. My grace and peace guide you in the coming days.
Sarah Wille
September 11, 2013
I extend my sincere sympathy to your family. My husband, Jerry Wille was a Zeta Chi and worked with Larry on the board. Jerry respected Larry as an alum of Baker and of Zeta Chi. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sarah Wille
Darcy Russell
September 11, 2013
Karin and Peggy - my most sincere sympathy. I truly liked and admired your dad.
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