Renee Parker, age 64, of Belcourt, ND passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.

Renee Denise Parker was born on August 6, 1959 in Petaluma, California to George and Donna (Holum) Trottier. She was raised throughout the United States as her family traveled, and completed her education from St. John High School, graduating in 1977. Renee was united in marriage to Graydon "Jody" Buxton and together they had a daughter, Jeannine. They later divorced. She then married Scott Parker and together they had two daughters, Whitney and Hope. Renee was a social worker for Rolette County Social Services in Rolla, and BIA Social Services in Belcourt for many years. She then moved to Carrington and worked at her daughter Whitney's childcare center, which she enjoyed. Renee liked crafting, baking, and playing cards games as well as cribbage. She loved time spent with her family members, especially her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Renee spent her later years fostering children, who quickly became a part of the family. Renee will be lovingly remembered by all and greatly missed.

Renee is survived by her children, Jeannine Buxton (Shannon) of Belcourt, Whitney Carter (Dillon) of Carrington, and Hope (Kait) Parker of Belcourt; six grandchildren, Issac Hajicek, Carter Hall, Dynali Carter, Darreon Carter, Bruce LaVallie, and Daeli Carter; siblings, Rodney (Sheila) Trottier of St. John, Lorral (Alvin) Poitra of St. John, Mark Trottier of St. John, Jeanie (Glen) Marcil of St. John, and Kari (Dave) Geisinger of Bottineau; and many nieces and nephews.

Renee was preceded in death by her parents, George and Donna Trotti

Honorary Bearers are grandchildren and all family and friends.  Music by Alvin Poitra, Leonard Keplin, and Richard Davis. Eucharistic Gifts by Carter Hall and Dynali Carter. Reader is Lorral Poitra.  Casket Bearers are Scott Parker, Shannon Hajicek, Rodney Trottier, Mark Trottier, Braiden Poitra and Dillon Flemmer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 11, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, St. John, ND with visitation beginning at 8:00 AM and Rosary Service at 9:00 AM prior to the funeral mass.  Burial will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, St. John, ND in the spring. Father Richard Fineo presiding.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.