Julie Christine Parkinson (nee Zehnder)

18 September 193710 August 2021

Mum passed away peacefully on Tuesday 10th August at Taranaki Base Hospital aged 83 years.  Loved eldest daughter of the late Josef and Kathleen Zehnder of Eltham, much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Steve Faull (Hamilton), Mark and Maree (Havelock North), Phill and Pauline (New Plymouth) and Andrew (England).  Loving Nana and Nana Julie to Adele and Grant, Shane, Natasha and George, Jamie and Claire, Rachel and Will, Brad and Danielle, Lauren, Shaun and Stephanie, Rochelle and Keiran, Josh, Sharni and Liam, Amber and Great Nana Julie to Charles, Thomas, Georgia, Jade, Tipene, Bianca, Jacob, Barrett, Ezekiel, Hosea and Capri.  Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Joe and Yvonne (deceased), Kath, Keith, Leo and Doreen, Murray and Janet (deceased), Rosemary, Adrienne and David and loved Aunty Julie to her many nieces and nephews. 

“No eye has seen nor ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” 1 Cor 2v9

In preference to flowers please consider a donation to the Central Baptist Church, New Plymouth (15-3942-0016675-00).

A service to celebrate Mum’s life will be held on Friday 13th August at 2pm at the Eagars  Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth.

 

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Condolences to the family. We have fond memories of Julie who we knew well when we lived in Taranaki. A very kind and generous loving lady. You have lost a real treasure. Albie and Dorothy Williams Tauranga

Albie and Dorothy Williams

So many memories with you Nana Julie... Staying at your place when I was younger, going to church with you on Sunday's, fish & chips down the beach always followed by an icecream & you would always say to me "choose whatever you like" Eating many squiggles from your biscuit container in the fridge, hymns on repeat in your car, cutting your hair in the kitchen. Im so glad you got to meet your great granddaughter Capri ❤️ Will miss you lots, Love you x

Rochelle

Rest on peace Aunty Julie. you will be greatly missed.

Rebekah carr

To my beautiful Nanna Julie, Thank you for being a wonderful & loving Nanna to myself & great Nanna to our children. You always told us you loved us very much, and we knew it so! I'm going to miss your great big cuddles & kisses! Love you always, Rach ❤️ xo

Rach

To an amazing lovely lady....my Mum I don't know where to start or where to begin. Thank you for your unconditional love and amazing forgiving heart. Thank you for teaching me not to judge and all your loving hugs. I saw this quote that Kim's mum had, and it reminded me so of you 😊 When someone does something wrong Don't forget all the things that they have done right Mum we all loved being with you 🤗 From a son who is going to miss you 😔 Love YA!❤

Andrew Parkinson

loving thoughts always for you Aunty Julie. The numerous holidays at your place. Always enjoyed. Going to church, it was always a blessing to hear your beautiful voice over everyone else, didnt matter if anyone sung off key, the love and adoration you had for the Lord Jesus was always so unfathomable. You loved with the deepest part of your heart. The love you generated after losing my mum, and the motherly ways you guided me will forever be ingrained in my soul. Rest in Peace now. I will never leave you comfortless, I will be with you forever. a quote from somewhere in the bible. all my love Aunty. Ngaire. x

Ngaire van Houten-zehnder

Gone but never forgotten, rest in peace Nana. I hold a lot of our memories close to my heart. Like the warm mash, peas and chicken you made me when I was little, feeding George his birdseed and yelling at the ruby game on the tv. Also can never forget your vibrant smile and listening to your voice saying: "honey did you see my flowers outside? Aren't they beautiful" and seeing the passion in your eyes while doing so. Rest in peace Nana. I know you will be smiling up there in gods hands. But it may ask you a favour? Could you please do a checky tap on his bottom with your walking stick for me? - Amber

Amber

Remembering a kind and generous lady with a heart of gold who loved her family to the moon and back. RIP Julie

Laurel & Murray Reed, Mokau

Remembering Julie as a caring and loving person that is now with her God that she adored. Allan and Claire Thompson

Allan and Claire Thompson

Remembering a loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Lots of different memories for all of us. Large meals, flowers from her garden and her love of watching rugby esp Taranaki and the All Blacks. Always proud of her families achievements and devoted faith. Rest in Peace Julie. Adrienne, Dave, Evan and Trent & families

Adrienne Gwerder

To Julie's family and Zehnder family Deepest sympathy to you all on the sad passing of Julie Gaye Arnold and family

Gaye Arnold

Loving memories of my precious sister Julie. Caring, thoughtful and loving towards all. Will always remember our happy times together. Also miss our talks on the phone. Special Aunty Julie to Melanie and Vanessa. Now at peace, with the one she worshiped. Rosemary

Rosemary Paton

Great Nana Julie/Nana Julie Thank you for all your love and care you gave us. We will cherish all the wonderful memories of our visits,your flowers, the photo wall, the visitor book,bingo,the laughs and the hugs. Forever in our hearts.❤ God bless Natasha, George, Georgia, Jade and Tipene

Natasha and George

Special, Loved and Treasured Nana & Great Nana Julie of Adele, Grant, Charles and Thomas. We will miss and always cherish your Love, Kisses, Prayers, amazing gardens, Cheekiness and Heart Of Gold. We will forever have our special times and memories. Rest peacefully in your Special Place Nana +

Adele & Grant

I fondly remember Julie as a vibrant, strong and generous lady. Her faith was unwavering and loyalty unending. Now with Jesus whom she loved and adored. Thinking of the family and sending condolenses Peggy (and the late John) Savage

Peggy Savage

lovely memories of a caring, kind lady. With respect Robyn & Gary Ryan

Robyn

Strong Loyal Kind Thankyou for being my nana off to your glory now enjoy the peace and rest well you earned it.

Shane Thompson
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