Gerald Eugene Parkinson

May 26, 1952 — January 30, 2025

Jerry Parkinson was born on May 26, 1952 in Aberdeen, MD to John Louis Parkinson and Betty Jane Bullock. He was married to Judith Ann Kroll September 7, 1973 at St Louis Catholic Church in Englewood, CO.

Jerry filled his life with people and things he truly enjoyed. His enjoyment of life afforded him a strong sense of humor and he was able to make everyone smile. He had an unmatched wit and really loved his family. He worked hard for Diamond Plastics Corp for over 25 years and played golf every chance he had.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Gene Kroll, son-in-law Josh Vanderpluym and brother-in-law Bill Schurman.

Jerry is survived by his wife Judy, mother-in-law Teresa Kroll, son John "JJ" Parkinson, daughters Laura Vanderpluym, Meghan (Jason) Tickle and Kim Parkinson, grandsons Aaron, Andrew and Austin Tickle, granddaughters Carly and Taylor Vanderpluym, Samantha, Elizabeth and Alexandra Tickle, brother Joe Parkinson, sisters Mary Schurman, Carol Parkinson (Tom Brown) and Patty (Tom) Franklin, numerous nephews, nieces, family, friends and the world's greatest buddy, Ralph the dog.

Jerry passed into eternal rest January 30, 2025.

Jerry would want everyone to know that he made a hole in one on Hole 8, 211 yards, at The Ranch Country Club on April 27, 2006.

Services will be planned for next summer in the Denver area. Details to come.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his memory to the American Heart Association. Memorials can be sent to Prairie Hills Funeral Home, 602 N Spruce St, Ogallala, NE 69153.

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