Pauline Helen Parker, 94, Minot died on Saturday, May 16, 2009 in a Minot healthcare center.

Pauline was born on June 7, 1914 in Russellville, Arkansas to Joseph and Olive Mae (Meyers) Lynch. She was reared in Murdo, South Dakota and graduated from Murdo High School. She served in the United States Navy from October 21, 1943 to May 27, 1947 as a bombardier instructor.

Pauline married Allen Parker on September 9, 1948 in San Jose, CA. For many years, Pauline and Allen owned and operated numerous restaurants in California and Arizona. As retirees they resided in Camp Verde, Arizona for many years before moving to Minot in 2001 to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. Allen died on March 3, 2007.

Pauline is survived by her daughter Kathlyn (Skip) Miller, Minot; granddaughter Heather Jean (Kevin) Larson, Crosby; grandson Christopher Allen (Heather Ann) Lee of Mohall; great-granddaughters: Tessa, Harley and Josie Larson and Zosia Lee; great-grandsons: Gage Dixon, Jaden Lee, and Alex Luster; sisters: Ione Webb, Pierre, South Dakota and Irene Carel, Prescott Valley, Arizona; brother, Frank Lynch, Yountville, California and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pauline was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, parents, brother Everett, twin brother Paul, sister Ellen Schunneman and brother-in-law Robert Webb.

A private family viewing and private family service will be followed by cremation.
A private graveside service will be held at Rosehill Memorial Park at a later date.