September 1, 2012


A GLORIOUS DAY - Virginia Whitson Parker has joined John, Pat Thune, Edith Anderson and so many others in her heavenly home.

She left this earth early Saturday morning Sept 1, 2012 after a restful night. The timing was most likely chosen once John finished painting and installing shelves in their new mansion. :-)

Virginia lived a faithful life as wife, mother and encourager. Many lives and marriages are changed today as a result of her life. We are grateful for all she has meant to us and are thankful for her faithful example.

A memorial service is planned for Sunday afternoon at 3:30 Sept 16th at Yorba Linda Friends Church in Yorba Linda CA. For a map http://goo.gl/maps/AJ9Ab Service details are available from the church office at 714-777-2875.

Cards and notes may be sent to Howard Parker, 5126 Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda CA 92886 and email to family@parkers.net. We will be adding your comments and thoughts to this website as they come in.

Bob and Ruthie Thune

Ruthie, Dad, and I are thinking of you this weekend as you say a final "Farewell" to Virginia.


We have very fond memories of her, and we are very indebted to her, though that would not be immediately apparent. John was the frontrunner, and so larger than life, that we interacted mostly with him. Your Mom was in the background, but with him 100%, and making her own contribution in her own quiet way.

Our boys, Bob and Jeff, have very fond memories, on one of our summer trips to Murdo, playing "Go Fish" with her in the mobile home.

It's good that she has been released and able to join John. I'm sure that the two of them, and Pat, are cavorting in heavenly bliss, waiting first for Harold, and then the rest of us. One day, we will be able to join them. What a day that will be.

Trust that tomorrow will be a good day for all of you, one marked by a sweet sadness, ultimately eclipsed by unspeakable joy.

Blessings and love and grace and peace to all of you,