Curtis Parkhurst

Curtis passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home in Otsego. He was born February 24, 1936 in Grand Rapids, the son of Lawrence and Mary (Beach) Parkhurst. Curtis was a 1954 Comstock Park High School graduate. For many years he had been a surveyor for the Michigan Transportation Right of Way Department until his retirement in 1989. Curtis was a member of Allegan Wesleyan Church for 35 years and currently attended the Otsego Church of God. He also was a founding member of the Western Michigan Friendship Force. In his spare time he enjoyed reading, electronics and volunteering at Kids Hope. On September 3, 1960 he married Darlene Heath who passed away in 1977. On January 24, 1980 he married Jennette Bargwell who survives. Also surviving are his children, Jack (Lori), Jim (Julie), Curt (Tonia), Robert and Kathy (Dale) along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Peggy and grandson, Jacob. Friends may visit with Curtis' family from 5-8 P.M., Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Friday, September 14, 2018 with Pastor Stephen Burrow officiating. A private family burial will be held Saturday at Sand Lake Cemetery in Sand Lake with Rev. Lee Zabrocki officiating. Contributions in memory of Curtis may be made to the Otsego Church of God. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.