Patricia M. Parker, 69

Patricia M. Parker, 69, a longtime Whitefish resident, passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, 2005, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell of natural causes.

She was born June 21, 1936, in Morris, Minn., the daughter of Edwin P. and Cecilia C. Reardon. She attended the Nursing School of Saint Francis in Breckenridge, Minn., and graduated in 1957.

Patricia spent many years as a nurse working in hospitals and nursing homes.

She was an avid reader and member of a local book club. She was active at St. Charles Catholic Church, serving as a lay minister. She volunteered many hours at North Valley Hospital, Colonial Manor nursing home in Whitefish, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and the Stumptown Historical Society. She loved the outdoors; hiking, skiing, and spending time in Glacier National Park.

Patricia was a generous and compassionate wife, mother, and friend. She touched the lives of many people.

She is survived by her husband, Marvin, at the family home in Whitefish; children, daughter, Karrin; son, John and wife, Nancy; son, Michael; sister, Dolores; brother, Michael; nieces and nephews; and a granddaughter, Claire.

A Christian wake service will be 7 p.m. Sunday at the St. Charles Catholic Church. A memorial Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Whitefish with Rev. Pat Patton, celebrant.

The family has suggested that memorials be made in her name to Wings, P.O. Box 7852, Kalispell, MT 59904.