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Joan Parsons Obituary
Bear, DE - Joan Rife Parsons, age 64, of Bear, DE, formerly of Warminster, PA, passed away on June 3, 2018.
She was a graduate of William Tennett High School in Warminster, PA and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. During her career she worked at the Davidson School of Elwyn in Media, PA as an Administrative Assistant, she was the owner of the SPQR Corporation, and was a Computer Sales Representative at Belmont & Oldfather.
Joan was the Treasurer and former President of the Archeological Society of Delaware, Board Member of the New Sweden Center, volunteer at the Green Bank Mill, and former Assistant Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America.
She is predeceased by her husband David Schmidt and husband Tibor Alex Bodi, Sr. Survived by her son Tibor Alex Bodi, Jr. of Bethlehem, PA, sisters Susan Parsons of Douglasville, Lee Koterba of Pennsburg, Lynn Parsons of Bear, brother Richard S. Parsons, Jr., nieces and nephews Daniel R. Koterba, Jake A. Koterba, Skylar Parsons and Sarah Parsons.
A memorial service will be held June 7, 2018 at 1:00PM at Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church, 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Archeological Society of Delaware or the New Sweden Center.
For online condolences, please visit Chandlerfuneralhome.com.
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Tammy Dillon
June 10, 2018
I am certain that Joanie knew how she was loved by her family! Her life was filled with that love, laughter, and silliness that brought everyone close! Our thoughts and love are with you all. Uncle Dick and his girls xo
mark gottesman
June 7, 2018
Joan made my day every day that I saw her. I loved her with all of my heart and will miss her to the sky. I love you Joan!
Debbie Vernon-Snyder
June 7, 2018
We camped in the rain and snow. Sometimes, if we were lucky it was sunny. Remembering Camp Tochwoch and our liquid beverage. Our trip to the beach, even though it was only for several hours. Fly high Joan!!
John Baxter
June 7, 2018
Joan was a bright spirit who always spread joy and happiness and a positive view of life, even when suffering some of its worst threats from disease. As a real trooper, keeping track of inventory, income, and expenditures of the New Sweden Centre, she did difficult and demanding work as long as she possibly could while enduring pain and other debilitating physical symptoms. She will be missed for countless reasons!
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Jessica Bell
June 6, 2018
Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads. Thoreau
My thoughts are with you, Joan. You'll be missed dearly.
Tammy Parsons
June 5, 2018
The loss of someone dear to us is never easy. I hope all the cherished memories that you have of joanie brings you some light during this dark time. My deepest condolences.
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