Contributions to the tribute of Jacqueline Alice PARKS

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The family of Jacqueline Alice PARKS uploaded a photo

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

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Craig Pearn posted a condolence

Sunday, August 7, 2016

My condolences to you Blaine, my old friend, and your family. Your Mother was a well loved and respected lady and I know she has left you all with fine memories, which will be cherished.

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Yvonne Hodges posted a condolence

Saturday, August 6, 2016

As a former principal of Parkdale Elementary school I have very fond memories of Jackie. She was an outstanding teacher. Not only did she have a strong understanding of curriculum she was one of those teachers who understood that effective pedagogical relationships were at the base of learning. She knew and cared about every student. When I worked with her she was an experienced teacher who was still open to new ideas. Jackie incorporated new ways of teaching math and language arts for instance without letting go of proven traditional methods. She was also creative. I shall ever remember her determined acquisition of owl pellets to invite students into studying "Owls in the Family". In her classroom students were engaged in an environment where learning and everyone in that room were respected. She was also a collaborative, positive staff member and I'm grateful for that as well. I am richer for having known her. Yvonne Hodges

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Mike Edie posted a condolence

Friday, August 5, 2016

Mrs Parks was my grade 4 teacher at Parkdale elementary school. I am saddened by her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

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Gilbert Turcotte posted a condolence

Friday, August 5, 2016

To the members of the Parks family:Please accept my expressions of deep sympathy on the loss of your mother.Her vibrant personality, grace, wonderful smile and great sincerity will be cherished for as long as I live. As a friend, one could not ask for better. Her sense of humor, sharp intellect and wit endeared her to all. I am truly sad at her passing. RIP. Gil. -

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Mark Kosak posted a condolence

Friday, August 5, 2016

My sincerest condolences to your family members on the passing of Mrs. Parks. I was a Parkdale Elementary School student in the 1970s and I have very fond memories of Mrs. Parks. She truly did care about her students as if we were her own, and like many others I'm certain, she contributed significantly to my early education and the development of a love for learning that established a sound foundation for my future adult life. I have one quick but memorable anecdote to share. I think it was in Grade 3 and I can remember being frightened in the first week of a new school year by this new Grade 3 teacher who was 'mean and yelled at us' (that's what I told my mother). I remember one day summoning the courage to go and speak with the other kindly Grade 4 teacher, Mrs. Parks, to see if she would accept me and allow me to transfer to her class. Can you imagine that conversation when I was only in grade 3/4 and what Mrs. Parks must have thought?!! And furthermore, can you imagine that awkward conversation that followed with her new Grade 3/4 teaching colleague? Well as her family members might expect, Mrs. Parks was empathetic, understanding and wonderful to me, and assured me she could take care of it. The next day I was moved over and spent an immensely enjoyable year under Mrs. Parks' tutelage. She set aside that professionally awkward situation with her new colleague to do what she felt was in the students' best interest. I've never forgotten that gesture. Thank you for sharing Mrs. Parks with us. She made an enormous difference in this world for so many. My sincere sympathies on your loss. Mark Kosak, Calgary

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Gloria Johnson posted a condolence

Friday, August 5, 2016

Allen, Kathryn, Shirley & Ron, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in the sad loss of Jacqueline. Sincerely, Keith & Gloria

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Gloria Johnson posted a condolence

Friday, August 5, 2016

Most sincere condolences to the Park, King & Stanger families on the sad loss of Jacqueline. My thoughts and prayers are with you all Love, Norma West

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Anita & Roger, Craig, Karen & Curtis Ponton posted a condolence

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Trent & Sandra, Blaine & Linda, Ralph & JoAnne & families, We wish, at this sad time to send you our deepest sympathy at the loss of your Mom. She was a very special lady, a real joy to meet her and have a chat with her. And her sense of humour was second to none. She was always genuinely interested in our family, especially Craig, after his accident. We know you will all miss her a lot, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Will be thinking of you on Saturday. Sincerely The Ponton Family

Jacqueline Alice PARKS

1928 - 2016