Judith Elaine Parker

Judith Elaine (Larson) Parker, 75, of Ionia, passed away on December 13, 2016 in Ionia, MI. She was born on December 25, 1940 to Lloyd and Evelyn (Akins) Mutschler in Clarksville, MI. She attended school in Lake Odessa graduating in 1958. Judy worked as a Sous Chef and beautician for many years. Judy was married to Ernie Larson and Leo Parker both of whom preceded her in death. She loved art, especially Thomas Kincaid and also enjoyed drawing, coloring, and gardening. Judith is survived by; two daughters Karen (Matt) Lower of Ionia, MI, Penny (Thomas) Matthews of Temple, Texas; five grandchildren, Ben (Kari) Starzyk, Sarah Starzyk, Dana Lower, James (Kristen) Lower and Jennifer Lower; 2 great-grandchildren Catherine and Hunter; siblings Jacklyn Kilborn, Mary Dukes, Imogene Mutschler, Rosa (Henry) Hopkins, Elaine (Lloyd) Lake, Shirley (Erven) Brokaw, Jill Rios, Richard Mutschler and Lloyd (Robin) Mutschler. She was preceded in death by her father Lloyd Mutschler; mother, Evelyn Mutschler; siblings Marion Mutschler, Joan Mutschler, John Mutschler, Bliss Mutschler; infant son Eric Larson; first husband Earnest Larson and second husband Leo Parker. Cremation will take place and burial will take place in the Balcom Cemetery next to Earnest Larson. Memorials are suggested to the Belleview AFC Home of Ionia. Online condolences can be given at www.koopsfc.com.