Barbara "Babe" Rose Parmelee September 16, 1926 - March 30, 2011 Longtime St. Johns resident and community activist Barbara Rose Parmelee passed away on March 30, 2011 in her home. Barbara was born on September 16, 1926 in Hoquiam, Washington to Frank O. and Esther A. Myers. She was raised and educated in Hoquiam. Barbara graduated from Commerce High School (Now Cleveland High School) in Portland in 1944. Following high school, Barbara moved to San Francisco, CA. She eloped with Loren L. Parmelee and the two were married in Reno, Nevada in 1951. Loren was enlisted with the Army Air Corp and together with him Barbara travelled the world and raised their family. They came to Portland in 1969 and she has lived here since. Barbara worked as an Administrative Assistant with the Portland Public Schools until her retirement in the early 1980's. Barbara dedicated her life to volunteerism and worked with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, USAF Family Services, The PTA, American Legion, 7th Ferrying Group, Visiting Nurses Association, St. Johns Parade Committee, Peninsula Senior Center and the Shirlee Ann Fund. Mrs. Parmelee is survived by her children: SuAnn G. Parmelee, Glen A. Parmelee and Jim R. Parmelee; her grandchildren: Amanda R. Parmelee, Amber N. Panian (Jason); her great-grandson, Glen A. Panian; and her brother David Myers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren L. Parmelee; daughter: Glenn R. Parmelee and son, Loren L. Parmelee; her brother, Glen A. Myers and her parents: Frank O. and Esther A. Myers. At Barbara's request, no services will be held. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Shirlee Ann Fund at Bank of America or USA Cares. Services entrusted to Hustad Funeral Home.