Obituary of Dorothy Violet Parkins

Dorothy Violet Parkins Nee Nicklome March 8, 1927- March 29, 2020 Dorothy Violet Parkins Nee Nicklome March 8, 1927- March 29, 2020 Dorothy was born in Calgary to Estonian settlers from the Stettler area Martha (Wagenstein) and Jaan Nicklome. She grew up in Big Valley, Alberta. After graduating high school, she got her first job at Alberta Treasury Branch. Later she was transferred to the main branch in Edmonton. She bought a small house and cared for her mother Martha until her passing. Dorothy met Norman Parkins and married in 1953, their only child Linda was born in 1965. They moved to Surrey BC in the 70’s and returned in 1984 to care for her father. In the mid 90’s Dorothy helped Norman to fulfill his dream of rebuilding the homestead at Scollard. Throughout her life she was steadfast in her commitment to her family. If it was your dream it was hers too. Dorothy enjoyed playing the piano, accordion and singing, riding her bike, collecting dolls and sewing. In later years she read the Edmonton Journal and made notes to keep her memory sharp. She watched Faith to Live By and often shared the high notes of the service with others. Dorothy was a strong woman in a small package. She was predeceased by her husband Norman in 2010; mother Martha in 1964 and father Jaan in 1995. She leaves to mourn her daughter Linda and son in-law Terron Cornish of Camrose; cousin Betty Sideritsch of Donalda, niece Shonnie Dean of Langley; nephew John Parkins of Airdrie and many close friends. Memorial Donations will be gratefully accepted to the Salvation Army (Edmonton Branch) or to the Edmonton Humane Society. This life for me has truly passed I have loved you all to the very last Weep not for me but courage take And love one another for my sake