Jill Colen Parker
March 29, 1968 – December 31, 2022
Jill Colen Parker, 54, of Glen Allen passed away on Saturday morning, December 31, 2022.
Born in Chicago, Jill graduated from the University of Wisconsin and spent almost her entire career in the pharmaceutical industry, mostly working in oncology research. She married in 1999, living in Chicago and San Francisco before moving to Short Pump (near Richmond) in 2004.
Jill’s light and legacy carry on through her husband, Steve Parker; her children, Ian and Kevin Parker; her mother, Joanne Colen; her brother, Darryl Colen; and the many, many people who were touched by her energy and ever-present smile.
A service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 21 at Affinity Funeral Service – Richmond Chapel, 2720 Enterprise Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294.
May she rest in well-deserved peace, comforted by how those she touched along her journey are sharing her love back with us.
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Sending positive thoughts to the whole family. Jill was one of the best baseball players in Morton Grove boys Little League. We are very sorry to hear this news.
Our sincere condolences. We met Jill 50 years ago when my son David befriended her in nursery school. She was such a bright and very clever girl. We were so saddened to hear of your loss. We hope your memories bring you peace in the not too distance future.
Jill touched my life when I really needed a friend. I will never forget her. I wish we stayed close . Peace to the family.
No words to express the wonderful memories of a true Artist. Jill you will live in our memory forever!
BDE Baruch Dayen haemet
Sad to hear of Jill’s passing, fond memories of her creative spirit in San Francisco. Peace and healing to your family.
Our very sincere condolences on the passing of Jill. She was a wonderful daughter of our dear friends, Bob and Joanne Colen. Jill will be always in our hearts. Love, Miriam and Harvey Orlov
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”
– Helen Keller
My deepest condolence. Although I never took the opportunity to know Jill as an adult, I always knew that she was a dynamic talented person from the time she was a child. Steve, your request to do good for others to honor Jill’s legacy, and the intimacy and education of mental health illness your provided was a surmountable gift to share.
Lauren (2nd cousin in Oregon)
So sorry to hear about Jill. Many prayers and much love to all of her family. May her memory be eternal.
Thank you Steve for sharing all of Jill’s story. I know that had to be difficult but I appreciate you realizing that mental health is important and we need to speak out more. More love to you and your family. So sorry again for your loss.
Such a powerful tribute to a woman who touched so many hearts. Thank you, Steve, for your beautiful, unflinchingly honest words. Jill forged connections and created community like nobody else I have ever met. Through you and your family, Jill will continue to help others who are lost in the darkness. She would love that, I think.
Be a light
Be a lifeboat
Be a ladder
~Rumi
So much love and light to you all.
Steve,
So, so sorry for your loss. I remember Jill as a lively spirit with energy to bring joy to a room. You and your family are in my prayers brother.
A beautiful ceremony, deeply moving, and terribly sad.
My most sincere condolences to my friend JoAnn and her entire family, son, son- in-law and beautiful grandchildren.
May her memory be a blessing to you forever.
Myrna De Silva