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Joan Rife Parsons

Joan Rife Parsons, age 64, of Bear, DE, formerly of Warminster, PA, passed away on June 3, 2018.

She was a graduate of William Tennett High School in Warminster, PA and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. During her career she worked at the Davidson School of Elwyn in Media, PA as an Administrative Assistant, she was the owner of the SPQR Corporation, and was a Computer Sales Representative at Belmont & Oldfather.

Joan was the Treasurer and former President of the Archeological Society of Delaware, Board Member of the New Sweden Center, volunteer at the Green Bank Mill, and former Assistant Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America.

She is predeceased by her husband David Schmidt and husband Tibor Alex Bodi, Sr. Survived by her son Tibor Alex Bodi, Jr. of Bethlehem, PA, sisters Susan Parsons of Douglasville, Lee Koterba of Pennsburg, Lynn Parsons of Bear, brother Richard S. Parsons, Jr., nieces and nephews Daniel R. Koterba, Jake A. Koterba, Skylar Parsons and Sarah Parsons.

A memorial service will be held June 7, 2018 at 1:00PM at Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church, 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Archeological Society of Delaware or the New Sweden Center.

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Funeral Services

June 7, 2018 at 1:00PM at Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church, 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Condolences

    Kim & Ralph Burdick writes,
    We are very sorry to hear of Joan's passing. In spite of her pain and suffering she was always cheerful, friendly, kind and engaged in the world around her. Although we most recently enjoyed her activities with Archaeological Society meetings at Greenbank, our memories go far back in time to when our sons were members of Boy Scout Troop 99 in which, as a Scout mother, she was also very active.
    06/07/2018 08:10 am
    Teddi Silver writes,
    I met Joan when I became a member of the ASD. She was such fun to be with and always had a smile on her face. We both had relatives in Bethlehem, PA which we found amusing. I know she is at peace now and she was a valiant fighter in her illness.
    06/07/2018 11:55 am
    Williams Family writes,
    Condolences to the Parsons family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, "heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds." May God bring you comfort and peace.
    06/08/2018 12:07 pm

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