Remembering Katie Parker, award-winning dancer

Katie Parker, gone at just 31, was a longtime West Seattleite, says Matt, who shared her obituary and photo:

Katie Parker, 31, of Arlington, WA, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2011. Katie was born September 22, 1979, the daughter of James and Mary Margaret Parker, in Seattle.

Katie had a warm heart and generous spirit. Katie was an accomplished Irish Step Dancer and won international awards. She loved books, and when not reading, she enjoyed spending time outdoors and visiting with friends and family.

Katie graduated from Our Lady of Guadalupe in West Seattle and went on to graduate from Holy Names Academy in Seattle. She also attended WWU at Bellingham. Katie had an eye for beauty and style, and when she graduated from Gene Juarez Academy, she found her calling.

Katie is preceded in death by her brother Neil Parker, cousin Kevin Monahan, uncles Terry Monahan, John Parker and George Parker, grandparents, George and Victoria Parker, Jack and Veronica Monahan.

Katie is survived by her parents, James and Mary Margaret Parker, her sister Nora Parker and her nephew Riley Parker. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins survive Katie as well.

Viewing will precede the saying of a Rosary. The Rosary will be on Friday, June 17, 2011, at 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Arlington, WA. A funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 with internment at Eden’s Cemetery on Guemes Island, WA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to www.nami.org or Catholic Community Services.

(WSB publishes obituaries by request, free of charge. E-mail the text, and a photo if available/desired, to editor@westseattleblog.com)

10 Replies to "Remembering Katie Parker, award-winning dancer"

  • Colleen June 15, 2011 (8:00 am)

    WOW speachless. Knew Katie for years growing up and went to school with her. Amazing, sweet person

  • Mary T June 15, 2011 (10:35 am)

    Condolences to her friends and family.

  • Cowpie June 15, 2011 (10:35 am)

    It’s always sad to hear of someone so young passing away. I was struck at the fact that her brother passed earlier. I feel for their parents.

  • ad June 15, 2011 (12:56 pm)

    Rest in Peace, Katie. I didn’t know you, but you look like a beautiful spirit.

  • miws June 15, 2011 (1:32 pm)

    Condolences to Katie’s family and friends.

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    Mike

  • condolences June 15, 2011 (3:06 pm)

    Beautiful girl, what a terrible loss. I am so sorry. I hope you can find peace.

  • Alki lover June 15, 2011 (3:23 pm)

    I am in shock. Went to high school with Katie and was great friends. She was such an amazing, funny, sweet, and generous person. My condolences go to her family.

  • Marilyn June 15, 2011 (7:51 pm)

    My deepest sympathies to James, Mary Margaret and Nora. I am a neighbor from Genessee Hill and knew your family well as you often played with my son and daughter. God Bless you! Marilyn
    Thanks for sharing this with us Matt.

  • Been There June 15, 2011 (9:22 pm)

    I am sorry for all the losses this family has endured.

  • peace June 17, 2011 (7:41 pm)

    What a beautiful girl….God be with all of you.

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