Myrtle SalisburyParker

Myrtle E. Salisbury Parker passed away peacefully in her home of almost 93 years surrounded by friends and family on July 28, 2008. She was born on July 31, 1915 on the farm in Bingham Township, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Cora (Haynes) Salisbury. She was a life-long resident of Bingham Township, graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in 1933 and earned a B.A. from Michigan State College in 1939. After graduation she had a career as a social worker for the State of Michigan in Clinton County and retired after 40 years. She married Bob Parker after her retirement; he died in 1995. Her passions included traveling and her beloved dogs and cats. Winters were enjoyed in Florida with her cousin, Don A. Haynes who predeceased her in 2006. She was a member of Pilgrim United Methodist Church and the Evergreen chapter of the O.E.S. #334.

She is survived by her wonderful neighbors and several cousins. The family has deepest appreciation for the compassionate care she received from her primary care giver, LeAnne.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the Osgood Funeral Home, burial at Mt. Rest Cemetery with Rev. Ken Bremer officiating. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to Great Lakes Hospice.