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OBITUARY
Sheila Parker was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife and friend.
She was preceded in death by her husband Seymour Parker, parents Abraham and Dora Wayne and her brother Carl (Inez) Wayne. She is survived by her son Kurt (Anne) Schaeffer and her daughter Kathi Schaeffer and her partner Lynn DiQuattro; grandchildren Paul (Kathryn) Schaeffer, Elizabeth (Justin) Hebner, Sam Rosen; Charles Rosen;... see more
Sheila Parker was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife and friend.
She was preceded in death by her husband Seymour Parker, parents Abraham and Dora Wayne and her brother Carl (Inez) Wayne. She is survived by her son Kurt (Anne) Schaeffer and her daughter Kathi Schaeffer and her partner Lynn DiQuattro; grandchildren Paul (Kathryn) Schaeffer, Elizabeth (Justin) Hebner, Sam Rosen; Charles Rosen; great-grandchildren Ella, Mickey and Asher Schaeffer and Jaxon and Remy Hebner. In addition to her biological family, Sheila was claimed as family by a wide circle of friends and children of friends who knew and loved her over many years.
Sheila's long life was filled with love and happiness but was cut short by Covid-19 suddenly and she will be mourned and missed deeply.
My grandma Sheila was one of a kind and will never be replaced. I lived in Minnesota her entire life so I didn't get to see her as much as I would've liked, but our once or twice a year visits were always memorable and I cherished them. I'm grateful for... moreMy grandma Sheila was one of a kind and will never be replaced. I lived in Minnesota her entire life so I didn't get to see her as much as I would've liked, but our once or twice a year visits were always memorable and I cherished them. I'm grateful for technology as we were able to FaceTime once she had an iPhone/iPad. Our visits included teaching her how to use the features on her phone and how to save photos. I think, in the end, she had it figured out (for the most part). Visits to her apartment in North Shore Towers were magical to me as a kid. Being in the "big city" was so exciting for a girl from the suburbs of MN. She always planned a night out to the city for a fancy dinner and a Broadway show. Those are some of my best memories. I remember asking her for a pop one afternoon and she handed me a popsicle. We both had a good laugh. Little did I know that "pop" was NOT the correct term for Coke on the East Coast. Soon after, I began calling it "soda" and then people in my hometown looked at me strangely. Visits to West Palm Beach were equally as great. Grandma's house always felt like a home to me and I always felt so loved when her face lit up as we spotted each other across the airport (back when you were allowed through security without a ticket!) Her hugs were genuinely gushing with love. She would whisper "I love you" as she squeezed tight. She was the best hugger. Shopping was a must on every trip. I've always LOVED to shop but shopping with my grandma Sheila was next level. She had the best taste and always gave me the best advice. I'll never forget the time we were in The Gap at City Place years ago. I picked up a folded t-shirt and set it back down on the table. Grandma yelped and told me to ALWAYS fold the clothing back up neatly. She then proceeded to tidy up the entire table. I think of her every time I shop and I always re-fold the clothing I touch. She certainly learned great shopping etiquette during her years working for Saks. I could go on and on with the great memories we shared. I am so grateful for the 36 years we had together, that she spent quality time with my son, Jaxon, and that our baby Remy got to see her face and hear her voice over FaceTime. I only wish we had more time. I'll miss you forever, Grandma. Until we meet again... less
Sending so much love, Kathi, to you and the entire family. She is with you always. Nxo
"You have always been here. The world is all forgetting, and the heart is a rage of directions, but your name unifies the heart, and the world is lifted into its... moreSending so much love, Kathi, to you and the entire family. She is with you always. Nxo
"You have always been here. The world is all forgetting, and the heart is a rage of directions, but your name unifies the heart, and the world is lifted into its place." - Leonard Cohen, from Poem 50, Book of Mercy less