I am so happy to have known Virginia through most of my life. My first memory of her was in Whittier College and because I was dating Harvey. She encouraged me to join the Palmer Society and so I did.
When she taught 5th grade in Lake Arrowhead Harvey and I would go up for a weekend and we all would go ice skating at Blue Jay. That was a new experience for me.
Harvey and I were married in January 1943 and Virginia was one of my bridesmaids along with my 2 sisters, Megan and Pat. Then in June 1943 John and Virginia were married at a pretty church in Montebello. I was her only attendant.
John and Virginia bought a small home in Hillview Court in Whittier. Howard was born at that time. Then for a few years John ran a grocery store in Yorba Linda and moved there where Lauralyn was born.
Our families would get together for birthdays, Mother's Day and particularly Christmas Eve for many years. I guess you both remember.
Our last time together was in 1989 when we stopped by Murdo on our return from an Elderhostel in Wisconsin and then we all traveled to the Black Hills for a few days. They showed us all their favorite spots. It is such a good memory!
They were so lucky to have each other for a long, long time. Such a devoted couple! I'll keep them in my thoughts and prayers forever.
John and Virginia Parker enjoyed 67 years of marriage. They spent their lives together ministering, counseling, mentoring and teaching. You can also join them at www.facebook.com/JohnAndVirginia .
