Karen Elizabeth Parkes

Background

Parkes, Karen Elizabeth was born on August 6, 1942 in Heber City, Utah, United States. Daughter of Mark Terry Ward and Orpha Ellen (Frisbey) Pearson.

Education

Advanced Certified Addiction Studies, Seattle University, 1981.

Career

Broker, Golden West Realty, Bellevue, Washington, 1964-1970; broker, Kates Realty, Seattle, 1977-1978; legislation assistant, Washington State Legislature, 1971; account executive, Travel Marketing, Inc., 1971-1977; assistant manager, Totally Michael's, Seattle, 1979-1980; counselor, St. Cabrini Recovery Program, Seattle, 1981-1984; counselor, Castle Medical Center, Kahului, Hawaii., 1985-1986; director, Aloha House Women's Program, Paia, Maui, Hawaii., 1984-1985; program director, Alchohol and Drug Recovery Center, Walla Walla, Washington, 1987-1989; program and marketing director, Viewpoint Recovery Center, Seattle, 1989; marketing director, Providence Hospital, Everett, Washington, 1989-1991; unit supervisor, CareUnit Clinics of Washington, Seattle, since 1991. Instructor addiction studies Seattle U., since 1989. Board member National Treatment Consortium, Washington, since 1990.

Marketing and managed care consultant Recovery Connections, since 1991.

Achievements

• Karen Elizabeth Parkes has been listed as a noteworthy Marketing and administration professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Views

Death is not the end. Death is really a beginning—another step forward in Heavenly Father’s plan for His children.

Membership

Volunteer Ford for President Campaign, 1976, Bush for President Campaign, 1988. Member Chemical Dependency Counselor Association, Employee Assistance Professionals Association (board directors since 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: mountain climbing, advocacy for alcoholics and addicts, gardening, sewing, grandchildren.

Connections

Children: David Russell Gardner, Lorri Anne Gardner Fidler.

Father:

Mark Terry Ward Pearson

Mother:

Orpha Ellen (Frisbey) Pearson

child:

Lorri Anne Gardner Fidler Parkes

child:

David Russell Gardner Parkes