Doreen E. Parkinson, of Irene, passed away, Friday, October 2, 2009 at her home.

     Doreen was born January 11, 1940 to Willard and Hazel (Brandon) Cook in Mission Hill, S.D.

     Doreen married E.L. (Butch) Parkinson on August 16, 1956 in Kadoka, S.D.  Their 53 year marriage was blessed with three sons and one daughter.  Their children gave them ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

     She was a member of the Irene Methodist Church.  She also was a member of the Red Hat Valley Girls of Irene and loved her Red Hat sisters very much.

     Survivors include her husband, Butch, two sons; Keith (Kari) of Hillsboro, Oregon and Bradley of Woodburn, Oregon; one daughter, Lynda (Mike) Vigus of Freeman, SD, also one sister, Norma Heese of Rapid City, SD.

     She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Kevin.

     A memorial service and burial of ashes will be held in the spring.