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.
Alan Amavisca
Two things come to mind about John:  
1) When the Elders interviewed me to come as a missionary pastor I had been thinking I would like to have a mentor if we came to the church ... but who would that be?  Well, the Elders said they wanted to pray for me.  John came over and laid hands on me and I realized, "This man will be my mentor."  And, that's what convinced me to come.  
2) John would periodically remind me, "Alan, you are paid to be good, but I'm good for nothing."  That still makes me laugh.  :-)