In loving memory ~
Robyn was born at the Prince Rupert General Hospital on June 2, 1950 to Jennie (Pallister) Parks and Bob Parks.
Robyn had a lifelong love for the outdoors and sports, especially hockey, with his loyalty to the Montreal Canadiens never wavering. A passionate athlete, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, basketball, curling, golf, swimming, and weightlifting. Later in life, he became known as "The Wanderer" for his love of walking. Robyn coached his daughters in soccer and basketball, was an avid "fan" of dance and enjoyed bringing them skiing on the weekend. Robyn was very proud of his girls and the life they built for themselves. They were his pride and joy.
For nearly 40 years, Robyn worked as a commercial fisherman on seiners, draggers, gillnetters, and trollers along the coast. He loved fishing and the people he met and worked with over the years. He especially loved his work as beach man and skiff man. He was one of the last fishermen on the coast to row a wooden skiff to tie up and could spot a jumper a mile away. In his younger years, he spent the off-season in Mexico with his "crew".
After he married Shelley Eidsvik in 1982 and once they had children, off-season meant helping with construction and roofing projects around town, working for Lindsay's moving company, and taking on the important role of chauffeur for the girls and their friends. He always kept busy. Robyn's travels included trips to Mexico, the South Pacific, France and Belgium, and many Canadian provinces and territories, each with his beloved family by his side. In 1996, the family spent a year in Australia. He loved his year in the sun.
Robyn passed away after a lengthy illness on May 5, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Madison Care Centre in Coquitlam, B.C. A heartfelt thank you goes out to every member of the staff at The Madison for their care and kindness.
Robyn is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Shelley, daughters Rebecca (Dustin) and Stephanie (Maverick), grandsons Lennox and Harley, and brother Tom (Ryoko) and family. Robyn was a family man to the core, a proud commercial fisher, and a loyal friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In memory of Robyn, take a moment to sit in the sun and raise a cup of coffee or a beer in his honour. He loved his life and the people he met along the way. A casual gathering to celebrate Robyn's life will take place in Prince Rupert at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Robyn's name can be made to Fisherman Helping Kids with Cancer (https://www.fhkwc.ca/) or the Prince Rupert SPCA (https://spca.bc.ca/locations/prince-rupert/)
"If you're missing me, cast a line and sit in the sun - I'll be there in the quiet, waiting with the breeze."