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Karin Suzanne Parker
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Karin Parker Obituary
10/08/1952 - 10/31/2025
Karin Suzanne Parker, 73, passed away October 31, 2025.
Born October 8, 1952 in Wichita Falls, Texas, she was the daughter of Otho William Parker Sr. and Mary Theresa Gebhart Parker. She attended Midland High School graduating in 1970 and West Texas State University graduating in 1974. Karin has spent recent years in Fort Worth near her family.
While in Midland, Karin worked as a Landman and Division Order Analyst at various companies in and around Midland. Her travels as a Landman gave her some of her best memories.
Throughout her life, Karin would also train and show horses as well as agility train and show dogs. They were truly the love of her life.
Preceded in death by her parents, Karin is survived by her brothers, Otho W. (Bill) Parker Jr. and his husband, Jim Fritsch of Fort Worth, and Chris Parker and his wife, Margo of Dallas; and her four-legged friend, Tillie the Dachshund.
Friends are invited to a Rosary at 1:00 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 3713 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021
Interment is planned at at a later date in Resthaven Memorial Park, Midland, Texas.
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Penny (Taulman) Crosson
Yesterday
Growing up, Karin was my best friend who lived across the street from me. She had a small bicycle that she let me use to learn how to ride, so when I got my own bike, I was already a seasoned rider. Karin and I spent many wonderful, fun hours playing during the summers and made many happy memories. One summer, I think it was the summer before going into 7th grade for me, my parents and I went on vacation for several weeks, during which I underwent a growth spurt. No one really noticed because I was barefooted and in shorts, so we couldn't really tell by looking at my clothes. When I got home, I ran across the street to see Karin and when she opened the door, she both stopped in horror and stared at how much taller I was than she. We both burst into tears and hugged, trying to comfort each other because we just knew that Karin was shrinking. Honestly, it never occurred to either of us that I'd grown! We were cute, but naive. She was a sweet girl who grew into a kind woman. We ran into each other occasionally over the years, even though we lost touch when she and her family moved from our neighborhood. I'll always have fond memories of that precious girl, and her fun brothers! My thoughts are with them now.
Delinda DePrang McConnell
November 10, 2025
Many happy means good time we had. Friends in High School and both were involved in 4H. Had fun on the Drill Team in 4H. We also went to Europe with a senior group. Many great memories! Rest in Peace Karin!
Liz Wedel
November 8, 2025
To Karin's family,
I knew Karin from our 'horsey' days at Westwind Stables in Midland. She was always helping me out with my horse, Callie, who was quite temperamental!! All of us at the barn were always in awe of Karin's artistic abilities....her painted t-shirts and sweatshirts were so amazing!! Such a talented painter. I know you have many wonderful memories of her so she will always be close to your heart. RIP Karin.
Liz Wedel
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