Heather Paula Parkinson (Johnson) of E. Lansing, Michigan passed away unexpectedly November 25, 2021 at the age of 40. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband Nicholas (Nik) Parkinson, her parents Theodore (Susan) Johnson and Caroline Johnson, her grandparents Clare and Mary Fisher, her parents-in-law Sherry (Ed) Piper, Monte Parkinson and Diana (Steve) Haney, sister Jenny (Jesse) Reitz, brother Theodore (Jernel) Johnson, brother Jeremy (Nikki) Gubry, sister Chelsea Johnson, sister-in-law Sarah (Drew Metcalf) Parkinson, brother-in-law Joe (Coleen) Parkinson, sister-in-law Jenni (Kris) Shenefield, brother-in-law Dan (Alison Burton) Piper. Also left behind to cherish her memory are her special aunt and uncle Kristi (Erik) Smith and Grant Johnson and many extended family members and friends as well as nieces and nephews Alexa, Emily, and Jesse Jr. Reitz, Theodore Jr., Jet, and Stella Johnson, Emma Reimers, Julianna Parkinson, Ryaleigh Piper, Kavin Shenefield, and Harleigh Piper. Christopher, Madison, and Riley Gubry.
Heather was a free spirited loving leader who was as beautiful inside as she was on the outside. She will be missed beyond measure.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, December 1 from 3 - 5 pm at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI with a gathering to follow at Coral Gables 2838 E. Grand River Ave., E. Lansing, MI.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48906.