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Amy McParland Obituary

Amy Grundy McParland Amy Grundy McParland, 37, passed away April 23, 2008, in Hilton Head Island, SC, her home for over a decade. Born to an Army family in Munich, Germany, Amy spent much of her childhood in Kansas and Virginia. Returning to Germany in her teens, she graduated from Munich American High School where she was a competitive swimmer and varsity cheerleader. Attending Western Kentucky University, Amy graduated with a BA in Graphic Arts and German in 1993. She is survived by her husband, John McParland, Hilton Head Island, her parents; Cody and Yvonne Grundy, Williamsburg, VA; her brother, Sergeant First Class Jonathan Grundy, recovering from Iraq War wounds in Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, and many relatives and dear friends throughout the country. All will miss her beauty, her laughter and her loving spirit. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Amy's Memory be made to the Auxiliary at The Hilton Head Hospital, 25 Hospital Center Blvd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. The Island Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Published by The Island Packet from Apr. 29 to May 6, 2008.

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Debbie DeAbate

May 3, 2008

Dear Cody & Yvonne-
Although I sadly was not able to attend Amy's memorial service, I want you to know how much Amy's life (and death) touched all of us who cared for her. We had the unique opportunity of coming to know the "real" Amy through you, her parents, who never left the side of their terminally ill daughter. Words cannot express how much I admire your strength, character, devotion to Amy, and support of John during such a difficult time. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark & Lisa Metz

April 30, 2008

John~
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this dark time. Stay strong. We love you

Susan & Bob Bubier

April 30, 2008

Our prayer & deepest of sympathy are with you, John and all of Amy's family at his time. I have know John for a very long time, but unfortunately never met Amy in person. Although she & I had shared many great phone converasations. We laughed together, we cried..yes we bonded. She brought great joy & Happiness to all her family and all who knew her. We feel very honored to be called her friends from Maine. May it be a comfort to know that Amy is at peace and no longer in any pain. She is with all of us now. LOoking down on each of us.
Love
Susan & Bob

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