Beth (gassner) Parkinson Obituary

Beth (gassner) Parkinson attended Niagara Falls High School in Niagara Falls, NY. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Beth (gassner) Parkinson.

Graduation Year	Class of 1970
Date of Passing	Dec 20, 2007
About	Beth has been a dear friend to me for 50 years. We knew each other from age 5. My life is marked by dozens of signposts that include Beth in the picture, full of love, quirky wisdom, support and laughter. She lived much of her life in California, but never renounced her ties to Niagara. Over the years she affectionately collected a fascinating archive of Niagara Falls history and memorabilia. It illustrates, too, how wonderful she was at seeing beyond the surface of things and people, encouraging a view of the beauty and character the rest of us didn't know was there. I love her profoundly and hope there is a place where I'll see her again. My love and sympathy to her husband and soulmate, Jim. Their marriage was a joy and inspiration for them, as was her life for me. - Dave Brezing, St. Augustine, FL Photo of Dave and Beth taken by Jim Parkinson, May, 2007 at Chez Panisse restaurant, Berkeley,CA