Bernard Wendell PARSONS

19 AUG 1924 - 28 JUL 2009

• BIRTH: 19 AUG 1924, Randolph County, Indiana
• DEATH: 28 JUL 2009, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan

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[N32958] Bernard Wendell Parsons

BIRTH 19 Aug 1924
Randolph County, Indiana

DEATH 28 Jul 2009 (aged 84)
Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan

BURIAL
Adamsville Cemetery
Adamsville, Cass County, Michigan
MEMORIAL ID 40047993 ·

Bernard W. Parsons
Aug. 19, 1924 - July 28, 2009

EDWARDSBURG - Bernard Wendell "Bernie" Parsons, 84, of Edwardsburg, MI, passed away on July 28, 2009, at his home in Edwardsburg. He was born August 19, 1924, in Randolph Co., Indiana, the son of William Henry and Calla Blanche (Hathaway) Parsons. At age 17, Bernie joined his brothers by enlisting in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Bernie worked for Whirlpool, then Bendix, and later at Honeywell, as a machinist. He was a member of the Edwardsburg V.F.W. Post and was the Charter Commander of the Post. He was a member of Edwardsburg American Legion, Post 36. He had lived in the Michiana area most of his life. Surviving are his wife, Helen J. (Magner) Parsons, and his children, Bernard Wendell (Susan) Parsons II of St. Joseph, MI, David M. (Laura) Parsons of St. Joseph, MI, Karen C. (John) Cook of Edwardsburg, Kathleen J.P. (Timothy) Tabor of Elkridge, MD, Karyl R. (Don) Byrd of Salisbury, MD. There are 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Family who have pre-deceased him are his parents, a son, Kirk W. Parsons; sisters, Ada Barr and Marylee Ewald; and six brothers, Geareld Parsons, James C. Parsons, William Ray Parsons, Herbert Parsons, Stanley L. Parsons and Charles Hole; and his stepfather, Daniel Hole. There will be no visitation or services at this time. Cremation has taken place. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the graveside at Adamsville Cemetery for military rites by the Edwardsburg V.F.W. and the American Legion with their honor guard. This time and date will be announced later. Arrangements are by the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg, where further information is available by calling 269-663-5345.

Inscription
MM3 US Navy
World War II