Anna Lou Parker
September 12, 1933 - January 04, 2016
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Anna Lou Parker
September 12, 1933 - January 04, 2016
Obituary
Anna Lou Parker of Ferndale passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. She was born in 1933 in Bellingham, WA to Ralph and Oma Little. In 1955, she married John Parker and they raised 5 children in Bellingham before moving to Ferndale in 1989.
Anna worked for many years for the Bellingham School District in the Food Service Department at various schools. She was the Cafeteria Manager at Sehome High School for many years and retired as the Cafeteria Manager at Bellingham High School.
After retiring, Anna filled her time volunteering many hours at the Ferndale Senior Center, the local chapter of the American Diabetes Assn and babysitting her many grandchildren. She also enjoyed knitting, sewing, gardening and cooking. Everyone will miss her wonderful holiday meals and especially the Christmas candy she so generously shared with everyone.
Anna is preceded in death by her husband John, grandson Andrew and sister, Lucella.
She is survived by her children, Linda of Fairbanks, AK, Susan, Dave and Jayne of Bellingham and Doug of Sedro Woolley. She also has 7 grandchildren: Shaun, Shara, Jonathan, Natali, Jason, Sophia and Graeme and one great- grandchild, Gideon. She is also survived by 3 sisters and 3 brothers.
Please join Anna’s family for an open house celebration of her life on Saturday, February 20th from 1pm to 4pm at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. Bellingham.
Donations can be made in her honor to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation or The Alzheimer’s Society of Washington.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: February 20, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Bellingham Cruise Terminal
- Location: 355 Harris Ave Bellingham, WA 98225 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) -67-6-2500
4 responses to Anna Lou Parker
Lisa Silverman says:
January 4, 2016
Oh Jayne….I’m so sorry…I didn’t know until right now.My shoulder is available any time, and doesn’t mind snot at all.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs and Love,
Lisa
Aleceia says:
January 4, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. It is difficult to deal with the loss of a loved one. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 reminds us that God is always there to comfort us in our time of need. I pray this comforts you and your family.
Carol B says:
January 4, 2016
To the family of Anna Lou Parker, I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. May you find comfort found at John 5:28 & 29.
Pat & Terry Taylor says:
January 4, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss! Don’t ever remember Anna not having a sweet smile and always having time to stop and chat with you. Very special lady! I hope you find comfort, knowing she is now at peace, and with her beloved John! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!