Dr. Linda Sue Parker

1949 - 2015

BORN

1949

DIED

2015

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San Diego State University University of Oklahoma

Linda Parker Obituary

Parker, Dr. Linda Sue 11/09/1949 ~ 02/10/2015 SAN DIEGO -- Dr. Linda Sue Parker died from breast cancer on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at the age of 65. She died peacefully with her family by her side. Linda was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to the late Kile and Marie Parker. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1967. Linda earned her BA from Oral Roberts University in 1971, and her Ph.D and JD from the University of Oklahoma in 1979 and 1985. Linda worked in the Cleveland County District Attorney Office and as a research contributor to the Native American Research Information Service book project before becoming a professor at San Diego State University in 1986. Linda, author of Native American Estate, has since been instrumental in establishing the American Indian Studies major and American Indian Recruitment program at SDSU. Linda is survived by her husband of 27 years, Marc Burns Logan, and her daughters, Laura and Samantha. Linda is also survived by her sister, Wanda, and brothers, Bill and James, who live in Oklahoma. Linda's family will celebrate her life privately, but would be grateful to hear from anybody who would like to share their memories of her. Please reach us at [email protected]

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Feb. 15, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Linda Parker

11 Entries

Henry Mendibles

February 9, 2023

The best professor in American Indiand department at at SDSU. Great mentor and friend. I miss her laughter and friendship. Her leadership stoop alone at SDSU. Her vacance has shown her greatness. A great friend. Love you Dr. Parker,Linda.

Darrel Drumm

March 5, 2016

I just saw this mentioned on the ORU Facebook page.
Linda and I went to college together at Oral Roberts University. We were good friends all through school, but had not seen each other since. Still, we'll miss you Linda, for a while. See you in heaven.

Sally Shelton

March 5, 2016

So sorry to hear of Linda's passing. Sadly we never ever saw each after college (Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK), although we did speak on the phone on a few occasions, but I have fond memories of her at ORU. We roomed together our junior year. To Marc and her daughters and to her sister Wanda, I send my belated condolences. I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort your hearts.

Norval Bhendra

May 13, 2015

Dearest Linda,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you terribly. The ladies at Super Nail were sad to hear of your passing, some even cried. The thank you gifts from Mark, Sam and Laura are displayed across the living room mantle. I feel so blessed to have them. It's taken me a really long time to make an entry here. Later on I will try to express what your friendship has meant to me. Just know you changed my life for the better in so many ways, and I am eternally grateful for having the opportunity to have been your friend.

Sue Lightner(Akers)

February 20, 2015

I haven't seen Linda since she was in school at OU but I remember the fun we had when she visited her brother Wayne and my Aunt Jean in the summer I'm sadden by her passing

February 19, 2015

I'm so sorry Uncle Mark, Laura, and Samantha. My prayers and condolences to your all. I'm glad to have had the chance to visit with her when she came down to Broken Arrow to visit with our family back in 2013. She will be greatly missed. She was a great lady. Gwenda Parker Sandoval

February 17, 2015

I feel blessed to have known Linda. Always warm and kind greeting me with a smile and inquiring about my family and health. I'm deeply saddened by her passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. Mozelle

Kate Regan

February 15, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss Marc, Laura and Sam. Linda was a truly kind-hearted, gentle and gracious lady. I'm so glad I had the chance to know and work with her, and to have her as a friend. The American Indian Studies dept will not be the same without her, but I know her memory will live on here in the department she helped build. My sincere condolences.

February 15, 2015

My friend, My Professor, My mentor I'll see you on campus of my mind. Safe journey my friend. With Honor, love and much sadness. Songs and Prayers to Linda and the Family. "AHO"

February 15, 2015

How very sad to learn of Linda's passing. She was a remarkable woman. My deepest sympathy to you, Marc, Sam, and Laura. May you find comfort in all the beautiful memories of her. I know she will be in your hearts forever. You are in my prayers. Cathy Chesire

Peg Jardin

February 15, 2015

After returning to school after many years, within the first two weeks my Dad passed away. Linda was so instrumental in my success that at my graduation appreciation dinner I honored with with a certificate! Without her in my life I would not have graduated in 2012 (SDSU) with a Bachelor's degree in American Indian Studies and a minor in Child and Family Development. We kept contact over the past few years, always saying we missed one another and we would get together. I regret we never did. There is no one other person who I admire and appreciate more than Linda for her dedication to her students. I love Linda and will always remember everything she did for me. RIP my dear friend and mentor!

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