Clara Jean Parker

Clara Jean Parker

Our beloved mom Clara Jean Orvin Parker entered into eternal rest peacefully at the age of 90 on Thursday, January 22, 2026 surrounded by family who loved and cherished her completely. Clara was truly a beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and friend to all. Clara always had a loving heart and deep faith in her Lord Jesus Christ. She always knew right from wrong and demonstrated grace, beauty, courage, and dignity in making righteous choices. Mom’s compassion was to always think of others first. She inspired us to live better, love deeply and have joy.

Mom enjoyed any occasion that brought family and friends together. She had a deep passion for cards, especially Bridge. She loved traveling, picnicking, camping, painting, arts and crafts and all games. She was also known as an amazing cook and those that have had mom’s cooking will agree that its “simply the best”… Southern Style all the way!!!

Mom was Born October 25, 1935, in Charleston, South Carolina to the parents of Wilson Huffman Orvin and Clara Margret Heath Orvin. She spent most of her young adulthood in Charleston, SC where She attended Rivers High School and Columbia College 1953-1957. Clara met the love of her life James C. Parker and they were married June 3, 1956. They had a wonderful marriage and were blessed with 4 children. Mom’s greatest joy in life was being a wife, mother, and grandmother.

Mom is preceded in death by her parents Wilson and Clara Orvin, her husband James C. Parker, a son Robert Wilson Parker, brothers Billy, Wesley, and Clifton Orvin.

Mom is survived by three children Carlton Parker (Kit), Diane Satchwell (Terry), David Parker (Laurie),as well as her seven grandchildren: Carolyn Schultz, Christina Satchwell, Jon Satchwell, Tait Parker, Catherine Parker, Kelsey Parker, Audrey Parker. She is also survived by a sister Janice Denny (Keith), brother Richard Orvin (FloraAnn), and sister Irene Logan as well as a sister-in-law Juanita

Under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Graveside services will be held February 14, 2026, at 11:00am located at Dry Creek Cemetery 9600 Hill Rd. Boise, Idaho 83703.