Eugene Darrel Parkhurst, 74

Eugene Darrel Parkhurst was born on April 22, 1951, in Gordon, NE, to Darell and Colleen (Knudsen) Parkhurst. He was the oldest of five children.

He attended and graduated from Valentine High School in 1969. After graduating he started his lifelong career of ranching.

Ranches he worked on include the Arabia, Dam, and Kime ranches.

He and his wife, JoAnn, enjoyed ranch life together.

He was a fan and watched Husker football and volleyball games. He liked telling stories and visiting with family and friends, especially his brother Kenny. Having his three daughters and grandchildren and great grandchildren around was his biggest joy.

He is survived by, wife JoAnn of Valentine, NE; daughters, Tammy Parkhurst of Mission, SD, Tonya Parkhurst (Louie Blacklance) of Fort Totten, ND, Teri Parkhurst of Hastings, NE; brother, Kenny (Christina) Parkhurst of Valentine, NE; sisters, Sharon Herrmann (Dan Petersen) Mission, SD, Tena (Wendell) Wolff of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Amanda Ladely, Dustin Parkhurst( Colla Magee), Samatha (Lee) Shelbourn, all of Valentine, NE, Joshua Parkhurst and Mariska Parkhurst, both of Mission, SD, Zoey Blacklance of Fort Totten, ND; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Darell and Colleen; sister Patricia Parkhurst.

Funeral service for Gene Parkhurst was held Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Valentine Methodist Church. Burial followed at the Harmony Cemetery north of Valentine. Memorials can be made to the family for future designation.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pine was in charge of service arrangements.