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.
Roy & Eleanor Rosedale
I still remember when John and Virginia came to Yorba Linda and opened the grocery store that my dad helped them get into. John would often save a Hershey bar for me as they were hard to get. 

You all lived in the house on our ranch and I looked forward to the times I would be working there and find one of your family outside to talk with. 

Later when I returned from India and received Christ John invited me to join his Bible study. This was the first real discipling I had as a new Christian.  He and Virginia were always great encouragers to me and Eleanor after we got married there in the old Yorba Linda Friends church.  

I often tell others of the great influence John had on my life and look forward to the time I will meet him in heaven.  He was greatly loved by many of us who knew him.  I look forward to being at the memorial service. Blessings to all your family.