Shari R. Parker

Shari R. Parker, age 62, of Iron River, MI, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1961, in Merrill, WI, the daughter of the late Winston and Shirley (Cheshure) Woodward. She graduated from the University of Houston in 1990. Shari also earned her PhD in bilingual education from Capella University. She was employed as an online customer sales representative. Shari enjoyed hiking, reading, taking foreign language classes, especially French, substitute teaching, and researching genealogy. Shari is survived by her son, Paul Parker of Fort Cavazos, TX; daughter, Ray Parker of Salt Lake City, UT; sisters, Carin Barber of Brownwood, TX, Diana Campbell of Whidbey Island, WA, and Linda Dittoe of Horseshoe Bay, TX; father of her children, Gerald Parker of Sandy, UT; nephew, James Barber of Rhinelander, WI; extended family and friends. She was also preceded in death by her sister, April Woodward and brother-in-law, Milton Campbell. Private family services will be held. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Shari R. Parker, please visit our flower store.