In Loving Memory Of
Darlene Kay Parlee
Darlene Kay Parlee, resident of Grande Prairie, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 73 years.
Darlene was born to Elmer and Fern Olstad in Fairview, AB. She grew up in Fairview and later attended nursing training in Red Deer, obtaining her RNA license. After her children were born, she worked in surgical supply at the hospital in Grande Prairie. She worked for over 40 years in healthcare.
She met the love of her life, Linton, through mutual friends and they married in July 1966. They were blessed with two children, Brian and Tracy, to complete their family.
In her retirement she enjoyed going for coffee with friends and family and going to Quizno’s after church with Rattliffs.
She is survived by her sister Gayle Hart of Fairview; son Brian (Carmen) Parlee and grandsons Sam and Ben of Grande Prairie; daughter Tracy (Jim) Hudson and granddaughters Cynthia and Sarah of Fort Frances, ON; as well as numerous sisters in-law, brothers in-law, nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Darlene was predeceased by her parents, Elmer and Fern, step-father Frank Johnston, sister Kay, brothers Jimmy and Jack, and her husband Linton.
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 11:00am, at McLaurin Baptist Church in Grande Prairie (10913 107 Ave.).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society (#204, 10134 97 Ave. Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7X6) or Camp Wapiti (c/o) McLaurin Baptist Church 10913 107 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7P9).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Darlene Kay Parlee May 4 1946 July 17 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Grande-Prairie, Province: Alberta