Obituary for Diane Parker
June 22, 2021
by K J
Diane Lee (Thurlow) Parker, 72, passed away February 25, 2021 in Sioux Falls, SD.
She was born September 28, 1948 to Albert and Millie (Ellison) Thurlow. She was raised in Newburyport, MA. She attended Brown and Jackman Schools.
Diane was known for always defending someone. Underneath that tough exterior beat the heart of a soft and tender woman. She enjoyed Plum Island and the ocean. She loved playing cards and bingo.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents and a brother: Joe (Tink) Thurlow. She is survived by her life partner: Sherrie Trumble; daughter: Susan Parker-Perreault; son: Bobby Parker; and a son-in-heart: John Trumble; grandchildren: Alex Perreault, Austin Wanner, Ryn Haper-Trumble and Tasha Trumble; sisters, Patti-Ann Thurlow and Karin Weir; brothers: Glen Thurlow and Donald White; aunt: Judy (Sam) Fogel; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a friend and mentor: Geri Richards.
She was born September 28, 1948 to Albert and Millie (Ellison) Thurlow. She was raised in Newburyport, MA. She attended Brown and Jackman Schools.
Diane was known for always defending someone. Underneath that tough exterior beat the heart of a soft and tender woman. She enjoyed Plum Island and the ocean. She loved playing cards and bingo.
Diane is preceded in death by her parents and a brother: Joe (Tink) Thurlow. She is survived by her life partner: Sherrie Trumble; daughter: Susan Parker-Perreault; son: Bobby Parker; and a son-in-heart: John Trumble; grandchildren: Alex Perreault, Austin Wanner, Ryn Haper-Trumble and Tasha Trumble; sisters, Patti-Ann Thurlow and Karin Weir; brothers: Glen Thurlow and Donald White; aunt: Judy (Sam) Fogel; and several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a friend and mentor: Geri Richards.