Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
David L. Parke, Jr., 65, former Executive Director of the Hershey Museum and Gardens passed away on February 25, 2017. He was an active member in the Early American Industries Association, the PA Federation of Museums, the American Association of Museums' Assessment and Accreditation Programs,...
Read MoreWas going through my stash of old photos yesterday. Came across photos of David and our museum crew. Great memories. We did good work together. Holding on to that with gratitude. Thinking of Caroline and family this weekend.
Katie Boardman
February 20, 2021
I am sorry to have learned of Mr. Parke's passing 2 years ago. I am a visitor this weekend August 8-9, 2019 to Hotel Hershey. Visiting the past 20 years I have always enjoyed listening to Mr. Parke's video presentation given with such enthusiasm and pride. His obvious love for what he did definitely kept the proud Hershey tradition alive. My condolences to Mr. Parke's family.
Linda Book
August 09, 2019 | Pittsburgh, PA
We remember Dave and Caroline as a young couple just starting their life together in Madison County, NY in the mid/late 1970s. Dave was the Director of the Madison County Historical Society and I was the County Planning Director.
Caroline, condolences to you and your family from Roger & Cyndy
Roger & Cyndy Snyder
March 15, 2017 | Manassas, VA
Roger & Cyndy Snyder
March 15, 2017 | Manassas, VA
Roger & Cyndy Snyder
March 15, 2017 | Manassas, VA
When I first came to the Unitarian Chruch of Harrisburg, I remember David would play lovely music on the piano before the service which I found to be very calming, yet uplifting. I also remember my early days in the Unisingers and David was such a kind and pleasant presence. He would often talk about the woodworking or cork handcrafts that he was making and it seemed to be such a source of joy for him. Warm Hugs go out to the lovely Caroline and the rest of the family.
Debbie Reihart
March 06, 2017 | New Cumberland, PA
We have memories of David and his family that span decades of our lives. He was generous with his gifts which expanded far beyond his devotion to the irreplaceable treasures and memories of our individual past and of our nation's past. His craftsmanship in creating everything, from a simple tool or a beautiful wooden bowl to the meticulous detail in a musical instrument was memorable, made more so by his musical gifts. His smile, his welcoming personality, and our memories stay with us and we...
Wanda & Ron Burch
March 02, 2017 | Fultonville [Glen], NY
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a loved one
March 01, 2017
I am very sorry to learn about David's passing. I enjoyed my time working with him in EAIA for several years and his hospitality in his home for Board members.
Bill Curtis
March 01, 2017
