Martha Jeanne Parham

Dear Liz, Ger, Katie and Paul-

I'm so glad I got to know your mom, and that I have great memories of her warmth, humor, and fantastic cooking. I'll never forget her Command Performance meal up in Hollywood for us wayward, cuisine-impaired kids (Ger, me, Thomas, Kathleen and Dave). She whipped up a feast, then helped adjudicate the age-old U.S. v. Canadian Oreo Debate. Her clear, uncomplicated devotion to you and her grandchildren was a reminder of how things are supposed to work; a...

Dear children and family of Jeanne-
We remember your mother for her sense of humor. What fun we all had on Santa Susana. We were saddened by the news of her death and hold you in our thoughts and prayers.

We loved our beautiful stay in Yosemite this year and all the things we did. Our fantastic Thanksgiving. We look forward to creating new and exciting adventures this 2007…
We'll miss you and know that you are having great fun tonight with great people…

we love you

Dear Jeanne,
I have so many happy memories of creating Dawn for the Orange County Woman with you and Maureen, of giving birth to our "baby"; yes, it took us 9 months to prepare and sell the first issue. I remember you as a creative force behind the selling of ads, being tenacious in your approach to clients, "making your eyes shine" as you called it when it was time to make the close and get them to sign the contract.

The male business owners laughed at us and said, "where is your...

You always had great passion for your beliefs, and I will miss our many, many discussions. I know you have found peace.