Lincoln Don Parkin

Lincoln Don Parkin
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Lincoln Don Parkin, 22, formerly of North Ogden, died April 2, 2016 in Seattle, WA. Lincoln was born December 20, 1993 in Bartlesville, OK the son of Brent G. and Georgiann Goode Parkin. He was the fourth child of five and was their first son.
Lincoln attended schools in North Ogden, graduating from Weber High School in 2012. He was recognized at Weber High for starting the Rotary Interact Club as well as bringing back the Gay Straight Alliance Club. He sought for resources to help others who needed support. Lincoln enjoyed soccer, hiking, camping and fishing with his family. He loved helping his family and friends with whatever they needed and was known for his selfless service to others.
He loved nature and participated fully with the Scouting program, completing over 60 merit badges. He received the rank of Eagle Scout with many palms and enjoyed building a bridge for the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. When he was 12, he obtained a job as a newspaper carrier for the Standard Examiner. He saved his money so he could attend the BSA National Jamboree with his Dad and brother in 2010. He was a camp counselor at the BSA Camp Kiesel for two years. During high school, he raised enough money to travel to Mexico twice to build homes with the Rotary Interact. He also worked during the summer at WSU as a landscaper.
He received the Westminster College Presidential Scholarship, Gilmore Music Scholarship, the Utah ACLU Scholarship, the Richard Richards Ethics Scholarship at WSU, and the Ogden Rotary Service Scholarship. He was selected soloist at several concerts and the lead male role in the Westminster production, "The Light in the Piazza". He completed an internship at the Winward Education and Research Sustainability Center in Wahkiacus, Washington. He volunteered at United Way of Northern Utah. Lincoln was a nanny for several families in Seattle. He had a tender heart and extended love to everyone.
Lincoln is survived by his parents of North Ogden, sisters Rosann (Peter) Owen, Harrisville, UT; Kathryn (Jake) Levingston, Olympia, WA; Jaclyn (Lee) Stebar, Grangeville, ID; brother, Logan Parkin, North Ogden; Grandparents, Donn and Mavis Goode, Smithfield, UT; five nieces and nephews and his special friend Armen Abnousi. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Jay Don and Rosa Lee Parkin of Ogden.
A Celebration of Life is planned on Saturday, April 23, at 11:00 am at the LDS Church located at 900 E. 2850 N., North Ogden. Public visitation will be from 9:30 am to 10:45 am prior to the services. Public visitation will also be held on Friday, April 22, from 5 pm to 8 pm at the LDS church listed above. The family requests that condolence donations be sent to the "Ogden Rotary Foundation" c/o 2580 Jefferson Ave. Ogden, UT. 84401, to fund student scholarships.
VisitationLDS Church
900 E. 2850 No
No. Ogden, UT 84414
April 22, 2016
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Celebration of LIfeLDS Church
900 East 2850 North
NO. Ogden, UT 84414
April 23, 2016
11:00 AM