Timothy Craig Parkhurst was born on February 3, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Cleo “Bert” Parkhurst and Bernyce “Bernie” Eileen (Henderson) Parkhurst. He passed from this life on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in Owasso, Oklahoma at the age of 70 years. Tim was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and graduated with the East Central High School Class of 1968. After high school he attended classes at the University of Tulsa.
Tim married Sara Gail (Lay) Parkhurst on May 9, 1980 at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. He spent his working life with his father’s company, Ideal Crane, Marshall Pottery, Parkhurst Pottery and as a property manager with Parkhurst Companies.
Tim was a faithful member of New Heights Church in Owasso. He was musically gifted and enjoyed singing, playing the drums and playing guitar. In his spare time, he enjoyed a variety of pastimes such as cooking, making pottery, gardening, investing, and supporting various Christian ministries.
Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
Wife of 40 years;
Sara Parkhurst, of Owasso
7 Children;
Renee Parkhurst, of Porter
Paul Parkhurst, of Tulsa
Molly Parkhurst, of Jenks
Adam (Karissa) Parkhurst, of Edmond
Clay Parkhurst, of Tulsa
Lorraine Reed, of Owasso
Karyn (Andrew) Hall, of Fayetteville, Arkansas
12 Grandchildren;
Cameron, Colton, Jarreth, Corbin, Dylan, Lorabeth, Isaiah, Avery, Rosalee, Scarlet, Ransom and Adelaide
Siblings;
Steve (Linda) Parkhurst, of Jenks
Kaye (Curtis) Absher, of Lexington, Kentucky
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Bernie Parkhurst.
