Jacqueline Parker Pyne's Obituary
Jacqueline Parker Pyne passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Mary's Woods in Lake Oswego, Oregon. She was cared for by the wonderful staff there, and surrounded by her family. Jackie was born October 8, 1919, in Oakland, California to Martha Dukes Parker and Edward Andrew Parker. She grew up in San Mateo, and graduated as a music major from College of the Pacific. During World War II Jackie joined the then new Women's branch of the US Coast Guard, the Spars. Stationed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she met another Coast Guard lieutenant, Charles Pyne, who was smitten by her red hair and firecracker personality. After a wartime romance they married, beginning a life long love. Business brought Jackie and Charlie to Pasadena, California, where they lived for 55 years. They had four children: Charles Robert Jr.(Bob). , James Parker, Edward Parker and Martha. Jackie was a devoted wife and mother who gave her family her unconditional love and generosity. She sang in the choir at St. Philip the Apostle church, was a volunteer at St. Luke's Hospital for 20 years, helped immigrant families from Vietnam and Poland, and gave of herself in so many ways. She and Charlie enjoyed years of sailing their boat off of Southern California. After the kids grew up Jackie and Charlie traveled the world. Loss touched her life as well. James had Down syndrome and died in 1952. Bob died in a car accident in 1969. Grandchildren added a new dimension of joy to Jackie's life. Katie and Jasmin were born to Martha and Steven Amick in Oregon. Jessica and Jacob were born to Ned and Pat Pyne in New Zealand. In 2001 Jackie and Charlie moved to Mary's Woods in Lake Oswego, Oregon, where they lived for the rest of their lives. A wonderful caregiver, Pearl Morgan, cared for them. Charlie died in 2008. Great-grandchildren MilIa, Hayes and Ari live in New Zealand. Sabina and Grace Jacqueline live in Oregon. They brought Jackie joy. July 5 would have been Jackie and Charlie's 68th anniversary. They are at peace together. There will be a Funeral Mass for Jacqueline at Mary's Woods chapel at 11 A.M on Tuesday, July 10.
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