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.

Robert and Barbara Seelye
I met John in 1931-32 when he was down from Murdo and I was in Whittier from Portland. Depression days. He lived across the back alley from us. 

In1954 we moved to a home in East Whittier and John was our mailman!! Along the way he encouraged us to go to Quaker Meadow, a place that our Whittier Friends Church did not endorse. We went, and met the Lord, and what a 56 years it has been! With John always out there cheering us on. 

He had us come to Murdo for a weekend of speaking, so we met the Thunes, Beckwiths and others. 

Well, what a legacy John and Virginia have left, and what joy we anticipate when we meet again. Robert and Barbara Seelye of Granada Heights Friends Church