Pearl-Wander-Obituary

Pearl Parker Wander

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Wander, Pearl Parker San Jose, CA Passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 3, 2011. She was born in New York City on November 1, 1924. The oldest of seven children of Irish immigrants, Sam and Arabella Parker. She is survived in life by brothers, Robert and George Parker of...

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Dear "3 Ms"
Great friend , teacher and sister-in-law to me- she will be missed !

Milton

Dear Martha, Mary, and Mark: My earlier message was cut off, for some reason. I want to express my condolences for Pearl's death. She was a wonderful neighbor with a wonderful smile, one of the kindest and most pleasant people I've ever known. I'm very sorry for your loss. All best wishes,
Paul McGlynn

Dear Mary, Martha, and Mark, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful mother. I have many happy memories of playing in your home and of your mom's gentle and kind presence. She was a special lady. I'm thinking of you all and wishing you comfort.

Martha, Mary and Mark. I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. She was a very special person It's been many years since I've seen you, but I have many happy childhood memories with your family. Take care and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy Rich Rockwood

Mrs. Wander was my kindergarten teacher and neighbor. I got to "help" take care of Cocoa on many occasions and she was the person who gave my family my first piano. I have such fond memories of her. Peace to her family.

Mary, Martha and Mark. I am sad to hear of your loss. Your mom was a special person. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

I have special memories of Pearl from my time as principal at Pittsfield. She was definitely an advoate for children. It was obvious that she loved her students and was devoted to her profession.

Pearl was the matriarch of her generation of Parker siblings. The Parker farm stood proudly along Plymouth Road, just after it passes Ford Road in Superior Township near Dixboro. The Parker dam of the nearby Flemming Creek created a small pond for ice hockey and skating for area kids. Sam Parker was a smiling Irishman in the most literal sense. He soaked up the attention when at the Galpin farm auction, he bid against himself until the auctioneer brought it to his attention. I noticed...

Pearl was a colleague of mine at Pittsfield School. She was loved by all who knew her. She had so many special and beloved qualities. What a wonderful example she gave to children and our school community!
Jean Kelsey