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1946
DIED
2024
Barbara Parker Obituary
Although Barbara had no children of her own, she had her nieces, nephews, goddaughter and all of their children to treasure and love. Her nieces and nephews would take her all over the place, including the families fish camp near Stevens Village. She loved being on the land getting fish, berries and eating traditional native foods.
Barbara was very adventurous her entire life, traveling around and doing what she wanted. Her independence showed. In the last few years, when she was no longer allowed to drive a vehicle, she got in her electric wheelchair and would travel all over Fairbanks, charging her chair along the way. Some of her journeys were epic and maybe a little scary, but she managed to get through it.
Barbara had a heart of gold, and she was very humorous; she made everyone around her smile and laugh with her words. Some of the silliest sayings and phrases. She always had something hilarious to say then smile extremely big. All of her providers and care coordinators loved her as well. Barbara will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Dexter Parker; grandparents, Henry and Mabel (Joseph) Moses; mother, Emma Moses; father, Harry Pitka; brothers, Kenny Housley, Merrill Moses; aunt, Ellen Silver; uncles, Lawrence Moses, and Charlie Moses; nieces, Shawnti and Michelle; close cousin, Delores (Silver) Hildebrand; and numerous extended family and friends.
Barbara is survived by her sister, Lonnie Stevens; brothers, Darrell Moses and Reuben; goddaughter, Constance (Ryan) Reimer-Ely; aunt, Eleanor Lewis; close nieces; Sasha, Catherine (Jack John), Lonnie (Matt), Ellen (Jon), Marti (Joseph), Jennifer (Hiram); nephews, Russell (Michelle), Chris (Raquel), Kenny Jr., and Michael; cousins, Sharon (Jay) Tyone, and Liz (Walter AKA Sundown) Dennison, Ellie Cole, and Laurel (Tim) McManus; plus many other cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
The visitation will be at noon Monday, Nov. 25, at the David Salmon Tribal Hall, with the funeral service following at 1 p.m. Barbara will be laid to rest next to her husband, Dexter. Traditional Stevens Village style potlatch to follow at the Tribal Hall.
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