Carol Medema Parker 1936-2025

Born: July 26, 1936 in Morrison, IL | Died: June 3, 2025 in Bonita, CA

Carol Medema Parker, 88, of Bonita, CA, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

No formal visitation or funeral will be held.

Carol was born on July 26, 1936, on her grandmother's farm near Morrison, IL. She graduated from Fulton High School and earned her Bachelor of Education from Illinois State University, as well as her Masters and Doctorate degrees.

She married the love of her life, Jerry Lee Parker, and together they had four children; Jerry Jr., Jon, Julie and Lisa. They lived for many years in Park Forest, IL, where Carol taught 6th grade at Sauk Trail School. She continued her lifetime commitment to Education eventually working for the Illinois Association of School Boards, helping communities set Educational policy's.

Carol and Jerry traveled widely, taking their family on many educational and camping trips across the country.

Outside her family, Carol's passion was for birds and birding. Her home never had fewer than a dozen bird feeders for everything from humming birds to woodpeckers. Carol loved to sing and managed the music library for the choir of the First United Methodist Church of Chula Vista.

Carol is survived by her children, and preceded in death by her husband, Jerry L. Parker.

She will be remembered for her strength, and loving compassion.

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