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Katherine Parker Obituary
Katherine (Katie) Bridget PARKER Katie Parker, 31, of Arlington WA passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011. Katie was born September 22, 1979, the daughter of James and Mary Margaret Parker in Seattle WA. Katie had a warm heart and generous spirit. Katie was an accomplished Irish Step Dancer and had won international awards. She loved books and when not reading, she enjoyed spending time outdoors and visiting with friends and family. Katie graduated from Our Lady of Guadalupe in West Seattle and went on to graduate from Holy Names Academy in Seattle. She also attended WWU in Bellingham. Katie had an eye for beauty and style and when she graduated from Gene Juarez Academy she found her calling. Katie is preceded in death by her brother Neil Parker, cousin Kevin Monahan, uncles Terry Monahan, John Parker and George Parker, grandparents, George and Victoria Parker, Jack and Veronica Monahan. Katie is survived by her parents, James and Mary Margaret Parker, her sister Nora Parker and her nephew Riley Parker. Numerous Aunts, Uncles and, Cousins survive Katie as well. Viewing will precede the saying of a Rosary. The Rosary will be on Friday June 17, 2011 at 10:00a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Arlington, WA. A funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. with internment at Eden's Cemetery on Guemes Island WA. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to www.nami.org or Catholic Community Services.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Katherine Parker
Holly Njenga
August 22, 2012
Katie, I will always miss you. You were the greatest friend a girl could ask for.
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
June 22, 2011
Dear Mary Margaret, James, Members of the Parker Family and Friends,
On behalf of our Sisters who taught Katie at Holy Names Academy, Seattle, we offer our prayerful sympathy to you all. Katie's life has changed, not ended. May she be full of peace and joy - so much so, that her nearness brings those gifts to each of you.
Erica Lynch Gist
June 21, 2011
Katie was a friend to all. I had the opportunity of Katie being in my life during the 4 years at HNA. I am sorry to hear of the loss by all Katie has touched.
Kathy Davis
June 19, 2011
Search Light Moms wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your Katie. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
Search Light Moms
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Anna Murray
June 17, 2011
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Katie. I went to high school with her. I sat next to her in biology class freshman year. I am not much of a science person but I enjoyed that class in part because of partnering with Katie. Even though we did not keep in touch after high school I feel like I am a better person for having known her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family.
Jacob Hamilton
June 17, 2011
Katie will always be remembered for her ability to interact with anybody and respect people for their character. Most importantly, she was just fun to be around. To say she left too early is an understatement. No doubt there's a huge void on earth left by her departure.
Ease Israel Wiles
June 17, 2011
Sweet Katie ~ your smile was infectious, thank you for sharing your sweet tender spirit with us. You will truly be missed here on earth but I know we will see you again one day. XOXO Ease
Kristine de Leon
June 16, 2011
I'm sorry. I've known Katie since OLG and HNA. She's so sweet and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with her and family.
Beautiful smile. This is how I remember Katie
Sharon Ostrow
June 16, 2011
Leila Curtis (Cummings)
June 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Katie and her family at this time.
Love & Honesty Israel
June 15, 2011
We knew Katie when she visited our Kids in Arlington
Rita Rich (Lynch)
June 15, 2011
I am very sorry for the loss of beautiful Katie. She was a very talented Irish Dancer and shared her talent with many. I am thankful to have know Katie at HNA. My thoughts and prayers are with her family
Renata Cummings '98
June 15, 2011
My heart goes out to Katie's family. She will always be a Holy Names sister. Many prayers to Katie in her eternal life and to her family in their time of sorrow.
minister sanura dean (mussa)
June 15, 2011
my heart and spirit are saddened at the news of katie's passing..the sweet sweet spirit she had and the fact that she never changed is what i remember about her at hna. my pray is that god will wrap his loving arms around the parker family and friends and give you peace at this very difficult time.
Amber Owen
June 15, 2011
I miss you Katie, your sprit and grace will live on in all of the lives that you touched. My heart breaks for your family, and the sorrow and loss they are experiencing. My prayers go out to them. I love you always!
U R Israel
June 15, 2011
Katie was a warm light of love to many of my family members and the glow of her life will not be forgotten.
Bette Lebens
June 15, 2011
The first time I visited the wonderful Parker family in WS, Katie gave a demonstration of Irish dancing - she was so gracious and beautiful, as well as genuinely friendly to Mary Margaret's "boss"! I am deeply saddened at her loss, as well as Neil's, which I did not know of until now. My prayers are with her family. God be with you and give you peace.
Brotherhood Israel
June 15, 2011
I love you katie
Always have always will
God bless you
Erin Ringer (Prebo)
June 15, 2011
Katie was one of the kindest and sweetest girls I knew at Holy Names. My heart goes out to her family and friends that knew her best,
Sharon Ostrow
June 15, 2011
Katie was a sweet girl and a good friend of my son's and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Y C
June 15, 2011
I can't imagine the grief this family must be experiencing in light of the earlier death of the Parker's son, Neil. To lose one child is unbearable; two is unfathomable. My heart goes out to your family.
Christine Snodgrass
June 15, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear of Katie's death. I was in her grade at OLG, and remember her with a smile on her face. She had a lightness of being that was beautiful to see, and she was such an amazing dancer. I was always a little in awe of her grace, given I was (and still am!) so clumsy. When I think of her, I'll remember that grace and that smile. Much love to your family.
Thoughtful Israel
June 15, 2011
With great sympathy to you and your family at this time. I had the honor of meeting Katie many years ago. Katie was always very sweet to me and acknowledged me everytime we saw one another. Sincerely Thoughtful Israel
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