Jenniene Faye (Hermann) Parks, of Aurora, Colorado, was peacefully released from the isolation of Alzheimer’s disease when she passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Belleview Heights Memory Care Center in Aurora. She was 80 years old. Jenniene’s Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2026 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dickinson with Rev. Lisa Lewton as officiant. Interment will take place at Dickinson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Jenniene was born on February 11, 1946, in Richardton, North Dakota, the first of five daughters born to Al and Evelyn (Gullickson) Hermann. She grew up in Dickinson, North Dakota, where she attended grade school and graduated from Central High School in 1964. After high school, Jenniene moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota before settling in Portland/Beaverton, Oregon, where she met her first husband, Richard “Dick” Glaze. Together they welcomed their son, David, born in 1967 in Hillsboro, Oregon. The family later returned to Dickinson, where Jenniene pursued her lifelong calling in nursing, earning her RN degree from Dickinson State University in 1977.
Jenniene devoted many years to caring for others as an obstetrics nurse at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon. Her compassion, kindness, and gentle spirit touched countless lives throughout her nursing career.
On September 10, 1988, Jenniene married Merle Parks. During their 37 years together, Merle’s career led them on many adventures living in Vancouver, Washington; Singapore; Dayton, Ohio; and Aurora, Colorado. Jenniene embraced each chapter wholeheartedly and was Merle’s devoted partner in life, caring for every detail with love and dedication. Jenniene and Merle shared a passion for travel and explored many places around the world, often creating treasured memories with their beloved grandson, Tyler. Family was always at the center of Jenniene’s life, and she especially cherished her roles as mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Jenniene found happiness in life’s simple pleasures — music, traveling, nature, reading, and creating a peaceful backyard sanctuary where family and friends always felt welcome. Jenniene also enjoyed staying active and participated in numerous 5K runs. Caring for others came naturally to her, and she would go above and beyond for anyone, especially her family.
She shared a special bond with Tyler and treasured the memories they created together over the years. Jenniene was also a true “baby whisperer” with Silas. The two loved exploring her backyard together, playing with the birdbaths and convening with nature. Jenniene often joked that “she only had a kitchen because it came with the house,” reflecting her wonderful sense of humor and love of dining out with family and friends. She had a remarkable gift for making everyone around her feel loved, welcomed, and cared for. In 2006, after the loss of her father, Jenniene lovingly organized a special trip for her mother and sisters from North Dakota to participate together in the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk in Denver, Colorado. It became a treasured family memory that would last a lifetime. In January 2022, Jenniene became a resident of Belleview Heights Memory Care Center in Aurora, where she was lovingly cared for by her husband Merle, her son David and daughter-in-law Kathy, along with compassionate caregivers and staff.
Jenniene is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Merle Parks; her son David Glaze and wife Kathy; grandson Tyler; great-grandchildren Silas, Quincy, and Calvin; Kathy’s children Cassandra and Stephen; her four sisters, Joanne Fields, Janell Hermann (Michael Phillips), Jana (Shane) Sickler, and Jodeen (Jerry) Myers; her goddaughter/niece, Kristal Fields; Her nieces and nephews; Alyssa Schiele and her daughter Abigail, Hope (Aaron) Raley and their daughter Sonora, Lenci (Jaime) Sickler and their daughters Mila, Lowen, & Romy, Stormie & Amy Sickler, Larissa (Jed) Kohler and their children Logan & Jaylynn, and Gavin Myers. Along with extended family members, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Al and Evelyn Hermann, and her first husband, Richard Glaze.
Jenniene was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother (GG) who loved deeply and unconditionally. She will be remembered for her loyal, loving, and caring heart, her unwavering devotion to family, and the kindness and compassion she shared so freely with others. One of her favorite reminders to those she loved was to “Cherish every day,” a reflection of the gratitude and grace with which she lived her life.
Though she will be greatly missed, Jenniene’s legacy of love, strength, and kindness will continue to live on in all who were fortunate enough to know her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice in Jenniene’s honor.
