Lymann Parkhurst, 75, Loveland, Colo.

Published 11:06 am Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Lyman Edward Parkhurst of Loveland, Colo., died peacefully at the Aspen House on Nov. 15, 2013, with his family present. Lyman was born on Dec. 1, 1937, in Albert Lea, to Marian and Leslie Parkhurst. After his mother died in 1941, he and his brother, Aaron were raised by their maternal grandparents John and Matilde Murtaugh.

Lyman married Cathy Hennessy March 10, 1955, and joined the U.S. Navy on May 5, 1955, after serving one year in the Marine Corps Reserve. He served honorably for 23 years raising to the ranks of chief warrant officer, then commissioned and retired as a lieutenant. Lyman and Cathy raised three children, Rita, John and Lyman Lee.

Lymann Parkhurst

After retiring from the Navy, they bought Maple Terrace Resort in Birchwood, Wis., on Birch Lake. They sold the resort in 1993, but continued to live in Birchwood until they moved to Loveland, Colo., in 2000. Both Rita and Lyman Lee live in Colorado. John lives in Kingston, R.I.

Lyman was always very proud of his Naval service and that of John and Lyman Lee. Combined, they served more than 75 years. Grandchildren Colin and Sarah Parkhurst both served in the U.S. Army.

Lyman enjoyed traveling and had always looked on a move as an adventure. He accomplished many things including private pilot, sailboat certification, scout master and was a recruiting officer for the Naval Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy. Lyman was a lifetime member of the Military Officers Association of America, the American Legion and Trinity United Methodist Church.

Lyman is survived by his wife, Cathy of 58 years; daughter, Rita Stoffel (Jerry); sons John Edward (Laura) and Lyman Lee. Also surviving are grandchildren Colin Parkhurst, Paul Stoffel, Sarah Atkins, Rachel Mulligan and Ashley Parkhurst; five great-grandchildren; brother, Aaron and wife, Marlene, of Greeley, Colo.; a cousin, Harriet Valliere; and a niece and a nephew.

Lyman’s memorial service will be at Trinity United Methodist Church in Loveland at 11 a.m. Saturday. Inurnment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colo.

Memorial contributions can be made to Elderhaus Adult Day Care (Fort Collins) or the American Legion at Loveland Associated Veterans in care of Resthaven Funeral Home, 8426 S Hwy 287, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Family and friends can view the online obituary and sign the guestbook at www.resthavencolorado.com.