Obituary of Julie Omega Parker
Julie Omega Parker (nee. Clopton)
January 18, 1973 - July 15, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Julie Omega Parker (nee. Clopton) of Kitchener, ON, on Saturday July 15th, 2023, at London Health Sciences Centre University Hospital.
Julie was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on January 18th, 1973, to Doug Clopton and Donna Ladd. Julie was without a doubt an Earth Angel. She loved being out with Mother Nature and exploring what life had to offer. Julie enjoyed the simple things in life, loving her pets, visiting with family and friends, and plant life. She spent much of her life living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, but she would always push through, living each day to the fullest.
She was fortunate enough to find the love of her life in Canada and eventually married Rob in January of 2003; she loved doing life with Rob. The two were truly a match made in heaven. Julie brought out the adventurous spirit in Rob; Rob helped Julie let her guard down and kept her laughing with his playful sense of humour. Some of Julie’s favorite past times included gardening, curling up to a good book and travelling to hidden gems throughout the province. She had a soft spot for animals. She could often be found with her best friend and sidekick Maize or giving extra attention to her other furry friends Jersey, Mozzie, RePurr and Grimm. Julie will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Julie will forever be remembered and greatly missed by her husband Rob Parker; father Doug Clopton; mother-in-law Dianne Parker; father-in-law Glen Parker; brother Chad Clopton; sister Dee Anne Darling; brother-in-law Ken Parker (Makaah); brother-in-law Chris Parker (Farrah); sister-in-law Karen Flower (Jason). She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Julie is predeceased by her mother Donna Ladd and nephew Dakota Clopton.
Family to receive friends at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 21, 2023 at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham until the Funeral Service at 1:30 pm. Burial to follow in Maple Leaf Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation or the Ontario Humane Society.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street
Chatham
519 351 2040
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