Jodi Lynn Parker's Obituary
Mrs. Jodi Lynn Parker, age 39, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 15, 2020 in West Branch, Michigan. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 29, 1981 to Richard and Sandra (Mikos) Schrader. Jodi graduated from Mona Shores High School, class of 1999 and from Central Michigan University in 2005. On August 17, 2013, Jodi married the love of her life, John R. Parker II, and they resided in Berkley, Michigan, but she always held Muskegon close to her heart and was proud to call it home. Jodi was employed by StaffBright Corporation where she served as the Finance Practice Director. Jodi had a generous heart, was the brightest light, had the biggest smile, the best laugh, and the ability to listen. She was all the best things in one tiny package. Her electric personality allowed her to meet and make friends with so many people, and she had a gift of remembering them all. Jodi’s life was made complete when she, along with John, welcomed their son, John “Jack” into the world. She truly took the greatest pleasure in being a wife and a mom. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband, John R. Parker, II; son, John “Jack” R. Parker, III; parents, Richard and Sandra Schrader; parents-in-law, John and Debbie Parker; sister, Christine (Chad) Parrish; brother, Scott (fiancée, Sarah Bankard) Schrader; brother-in-law, Justin (fiancée, Veronica Van Sant) Parker; nephews and niece, Owen Schrader and Brandon and Bella Bankard; aunts and uncles, Patricia Thompson, Rose Lillmars, Ruth Mizerek, Judy (Chuck) Swift, Sharon (John) Cromer, Jackie Lillmars, Edward (Gayle) Mikos; many cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and two cousins, Kelly Hermanson and Kolin Wickstrom. VISITATION will be from 10AM – 12PM Monday, August 24, 2020 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 with her FUNERAL SERVICE starting at 12PM. Burial will be in Laketon Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider the Jack Parker Education Fund c/o Raymond James, Checks payable to: Raymond James; MEMO: FBO John R. Parker, III (700 Terrace Point Rd. Suite 400, Muskegon, Michigan 49440).
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