Davenport - Henry A. Parkhurst a/k/a "Hank" a/k/a "Pankus" a/k/a "The Magnificent One Called Great," 75, a resident of Davenport, snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on June 27, 2014, when he earned first place in the race to the inevitable following an extended illness.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Hank's life will be Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main St., downtown Davenport. The family will greet friends on Monday, June 30, 2014, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, with full military honors provided by the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 299.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Henry Adams Parkhurst ("Hank"), Lt. Colonel, retired born July 18, 1938, in Rutland, Vermont, a son of Mary Robinson Parkhurst and Reverend John Queen Parkhurst. He married his lovely wife, Priscilla Ann Pullara.
In life, he was the star player for the Good Guy's and won many a small victories against the Dirty Rat Finks and Ye Who Have Little Faith. Often dealt poor cards in life, he managed even the worst hands with ever present grace and beauty, proving that the outcome of the game is never as important as the players. Their union resulted in four children: two girls, Heidi-Anne Poopalina and Amul the Wamul, two basically ugly sons, the Big Glumex and Dumkopf, and 12 lovely grandchildren. His children (and their spouses) were also known as John and Jaime Parkhurst, Heidi Parkhurst and Steve McCann, Amy and Kevin Richman, and Henry and Elizabeth Parkhurst; sister-in-law, Judy Parkhurst and a brother, Bill (Melissa) Parkhurst. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Cliff Parkhurst.
Best known for teaching Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris everything they know, Hank was also a courageous soldier in the United States Army. This Green Beret and Airborne Ranger served for 23 years receiving two purple hearts and earning two bronze stars for valor. Hank continued to live a life marked by tremendous courage. After serving his country for 23 years, Hank worked an additional 23 years at Merrill Lynch. He supported Neil Diamond in the '80s, cheered for the guy with the nice smile, and, on July 23, 1983, he walked straight into an East Davenport salon and got a perm. Did he consult his wife, Priscilla Parkhurst? Not this uncompromising hero! Despite his heroics, the couple remained married for 50 years come August 2014 with unrivaled dedication to one another.
Hank loved many things including the Schwinn Airdyne, Flashance, golf, tennis, his anointed Hawkeyes, boot reer, the Bee Gees, a friendly game of cutthroat, the American flag, ham, Whitey's Turtles, marathon running, marathon eating, the Super Bowl Shuffle, Juan Jane, chocolate mousse, but nothing more than Priscilla Parkhurst.
Unapologetically "Hank," he traveled through this world as an individual amongst conformists. Unbridled by social norms, pants were optional and completely unnecessary for answering the front door. Known by colleagues, friends and family for his myriad of funny saying and odd quirks, Hank drew people into a world where pretense was stripped away, laughter reigned supreme and everyone was welcome. For those of you drawn into his world, please come help us keep the faith.
Bleepy Sigh Dad. To know you was to love you.
(Quad-City Times)
A Memorial Service to celebrate Hank's life will be Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main St., downtown Davenport. The family will greet friends on Monday, June 30, 2014, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, with full military honors provided by the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 299.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Henry Adams Parkhurst ("Hank"), Lt. Colonel, retired born July 18, 1938, in Rutland, Vermont, a son of Mary Robinson Parkhurst and Reverend John Queen Parkhurst. He married his lovely wife, Priscilla Ann Pullara.
In life, he was the star player for the Good Guy's and won many a small victories against the Dirty Rat Finks and Ye Who Have Little Faith. Often dealt poor cards in life, he managed even the worst hands with ever present grace and beauty, proving that the outcome of the game is never as important as the players. Their union resulted in four children: two girls, Heidi-Anne Poopalina and Amul the Wamul, two basically ugly sons, the Big Glumex and Dumkopf, and 12 lovely grandchildren. His children (and their spouses) were also known as John and Jaime Parkhurst, Heidi Parkhurst and Steve McCann, Amy and Kevin Richman, and Henry and Elizabeth Parkhurst; sister-in-law, Judy Parkhurst and a brother, Bill (Melissa) Parkhurst. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Cliff Parkhurst.
Best known for teaching Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris everything they know, Hank was also a courageous soldier in the United States Army. This Green Beret and Airborne Ranger served for 23 years receiving two purple hearts and earning two bronze stars for valor. Hank continued to live a life marked by tremendous courage. After serving his country for 23 years, Hank worked an additional 23 years at Merrill Lynch. He supported Neil Diamond in the '80s, cheered for the guy with the nice smile, and, on July 23, 1983, he walked straight into an East Davenport salon and got a perm. Did he consult his wife, Priscilla Parkhurst? Not this uncompromising hero! Despite his heroics, the couple remained married for 50 years come August 2014 with unrivaled dedication to one another.
Hank loved many things including the Schwinn Airdyne, Flashance, golf, tennis, his anointed Hawkeyes, boot reer, the Bee Gees, a friendly game of cutthroat, the American flag, ham, Whitey's Turtles, marathon running, marathon eating, the Super Bowl Shuffle, Juan Jane, chocolate mousse, but nothing more than Priscilla Parkhurst.
Unapologetically "Hank," he traveled through this world as an individual amongst conformists. Unbridled by social norms, pants were optional and completely unnecessary for answering the front door. Known by colleagues, friends and family for his myriad of funny saying and odd quirks, Hank drew people into a world where pretense was stripped away, laughter reigned supreme and everyone was welcome. For those of you drawn into his world, please come help us keep the faith.
Bleepy Sigh Dad. To know you was to love you.
(Quad-City Times)
Davenport - Henry A. Parkhurst a/k/a "Hank" a/k/a "Pankus" a/k/a "The Magnificent One Called Great," 75, a resident of Davenport, snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on June 27, 2014, when he earned first place in the race to the inevitable following an extended illness.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Hank's life will be Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main St., downtown Davenport. The family will greet friends on Monday, June 30, 2014, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, with full military honors provided by the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 299.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Henry Adams Parkhurst ("Hank"), Lt. Colonel, retired born July 18, 1938, in Rutland, Vermont, a son of Mary Robinson Parkhurst and Reverend John Queen Parkhurst. He married his lovely wife, Priscilla Ann Pullara.
In life, he was the star player for the Good Guy's and won many a small victories against the Dirty Rat Finks and Ye Who Have Little Faith. Often dealt poor cards in life, he managed even the worst hands with ever present grace and beauty, proving that the outcome of the game is never as important as the players. Their union resulted in four children: two girls, Heidi-Anne Poopalina and Amul the Wamul, two basically ugly sons, the Big Glumex and Dumkopf, and 12 lovely grandchildren. His children (and their spouses) were also known as John and Jaime Parkhurst, Heidi Parkhurst and Steve McCann, Amy and Kevin Richman, and Henry and Elizabeth Parkhurst; sister-in-law, Judy Parkhurst and a brother, Bill (Melissa) Parkhurst. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Cliff Parkhurst.
Best known for teaching Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris everything they know, Hank was also a courageous soldier in the United States Army. This Green Beret and Airborne Ranger served for 23 years receiving two purple hearts and earning two bronze stars for valor. Hank continued to live a life marked by tremendous courage. After serving his country for 23 years, Hank worked an additional 23 years at Merrill Lynch. He supported Neil Diamond in the '80s, cheered for the guy with the nice smile, and, on July 23, 1983, he walked straight into an East Davenport salon and got a perm. Did he consult his wife, Priscilla Parkhurst? Not this uncompromising hero! Despite his heroics, the couple remained married for 50 years come August 2014 with unrivaled dedication to one another.
Hank loved many things including the Schwinn Airdyne, Flashance, golf, tennis, his anointed Hawkeyes, boot reer, the Bee Gees, a friendly game of cutthroat, the American flag, ham, Whitey's Turtles, marathon running, marathon eating, the Super Bowl Shuffle, Juan Jane, chocolate mousse, but nothing more than Priscilla Parkhurst.
Unapologetically "Hank," he traveled through this world as an individual amongst conformists. Unbridled by social norms, pants were optional and completely unnecessary for answering the front door. Known by colleagues, friends and family for his myriad of funny saying and odd quirks, Hank drew people into a world where pretense was stripped away, laughter reigned supreme and everyone was welcome. For those of you drawn into his world, please come help us keep the faith.
Bleepy Sigh Dad. To know you was to love you.
(Quad-City Times)
A Memorial Service to celebrate Hank's life will be Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main St., downtown Davenport. The family will greet friends on Monday, June 30, 2014, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, with full military honors provided by the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 299.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Henry Adams Parkhurst ("Hank"), Lt. Colonel, retired born July 18, 1938, in Rutland, Vermont, a son of Mary Robinson Parkhurst and Reverend John Queen Parkhurst. He married his lovely wife, Priscilla Ann Pullara.
In life, he was the star player for the Good Guy's and won many a small victories against the Dirty Rat Finks and Ye Who Have Little Faith. Often dealt poor cards in life, he managed even the worst hands with ever present grace and beauty, proving that the outcome of the game is never as important as the players. Their union resulted in four children: two girls, Heidi-Anne Poopalina and Amul the Wamul, two basically ugly sons, the Big Glumex and Dumkopf, and 12 lovely grandchildren. His children (and their spouses) were also known as John and Jaime Parkhurst, Heidi Parkhurst and Steve McCann, Amy and Kevin Richman, and Henry and Elizabeth Parkhurst; sister-in-law, Judy Parkhurst and a brother, Bill (Melissa) Parkhurst. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Cliff Parkhurst.
Best known for teaching Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris everything they know, Hank was also a courageous soldier in the United States Army. This Green Beret and Airborne Ranger served for 23 years receiving two purple hearts and earning two bronze stars for valor. Hank continued to live a life marked by tremendous courage. After serving his country for 23 years, Hank worked an additional 23 years at Merrill Lynch. He supported Neil Diamond in the '80s, cheered for the guy with the nice smile, and, on July 23, 1983, he walked straight into an East Davenport salon and got a perm. Did he consult his wife, Priscilla Parkhurst? Not this uncompromising hero! Despite his heroics, the couple remained married for 50 years come August 2014 with unrivaled dedication to one another.
Hank loved many things including the Schwinn Airdyne, Flashance, golf, tennis, his anointed Hawkeyes, boot reer, the Bee Gees, a friendly game of cutthroat, the American flag, ham, Whitey's Turtles, marathon running, marathon eating, the Super Bowl Shuffle, Juan Jane, chocolate mousse, but nothing more than Priscilla Parkhurst.
Unapologetically "Hank," he traveled through this world as an individual amongst conformists. Unbridled by social norms, pants were optional and completely unnecessary for answering the front door. Known by colleagues, friends and family for his myriad of funny saying and odd quirks, Hank drew people into a world where pretense was stripped away, laughter reigned supreme and everyone was welcome. For those of you drawn into his world, please come help us keep the faith.
Bleepy Sigh Dad. To know you was to love you.
(Quad-City Times)
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