Obituary of Brent Warren Van Parys

Brent Van Parys passed away suddenly on June 4th, 2022 at the age of 66 years. Brent was born on January 12th, 1956 in Yorkton to Bill and Ethel (nee Johnson) Van Parys. In his youth, Brent was in the Navy Cadets, spending one summer in Comox, BC with them which he said was an amazing experience. Brent graduated from Yorkton Regional High School and went on to work various jobs until he started his employment with Western Grocers. He worked there for 33 years until the warehouse closed its doors. Brent then went on to work at Harvest Meats until his retirement in December 2020. Brent married the love of his life, Shelley Ann (nee Klughart) on July 31, 1976 in Prince Albert, SK. They made their home in Yorkton for the next 45 years. They were blessed with two children, a son, Chauncey, and a daughter, Dana. Brent bowled in the local league and was a loyal Yorkton Terriers fan for many years. Anyone who knew Brent also knew he was a die-hard Montreal Canadiens fan. He never wavered in his hope that they may someday win “The Cup”. Next to Shelley of course, Brent thought Marilyn Monroe was “all that” as one could see by all the memorabilia he had of her. Brent and Shelley spent summer holidays travelling and camping with their children. He was also a dedicated scout leader for many years. Brent enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a long-time member of the Yorkton Wildlife Federation. He received several Master Angler certificates which he proudly displayed in his rec room. In later years Brent and Shelley spent their winter holidays travelling south, enjoying the warmer weather Mexico had to offer. Camping and taking in the outdoors was their main pastime in the summer. Brent’s fishpond was the highlight of their backyard with the many different colored Koi and he spent a lot of time just sitting taking them all in. He will be lovingly remembered for his contagious giggle and his willingness to lend a hand; one phone call and he was there. Brent started donating blood to the Red Cross in 1992 and continued to do so right through to January 2021. In all, he donated blood 68 times over the 29 years and was always encouraging others to do the same. Brent was a kind, friendly person who loved his family and friends dearly. He was very dedicated to Shelley and losing her was devastating to all, most especially to Brent. Brent was predeceased by “his girl” Shelley, in July 2021; his father Adolf (Bill) Van Parys; in-laws Bill and Hilda Klughart and brother-in-law, Douglas Klughart. Brent leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate his life his son, Chauncey (Amber) and their children Kaylie and Keaton; his daughter, Dana and her daughters Sage and Skylar; his mother, Ethel Van Parys; sisters, Elizabeth (Chuck) Jones, Shannon (Wayne) Senchuk, brother, Sheldon (Teri Lynn) Van Parys, sister-in-law, Rene Klughart, and many nieces, nephews, family, friends and amazing, caring neighbours. Brent, you were loved more than you know and you’ll be missed more than words can say. Service Details. Service When: Saturday, August 20th, 2022 11:00am Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Brent Van Parys January 12, 1956 - June 4, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book