Parrott, former Jackson school teacher, dies at 80
May 31, 2017 - Jackson Hole News & Guide
A memorial service for former Jackson Hole High School teacher John M. Parrott, 80, will be held at 11 a.m. on June 10 at the Bar J Chuckwagon. Parrott, who lived in Star Valley Ranch, died May 22. His family provided the following.
John was born in 1936. He graduated from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa, with a degree in education.
John was married to Janet Haals Parrott in 1961. They were married 56 years.
His 33-year teaching career began in Royal and Harlan, Iowa, and concluded in Jackson Hole in 1994 when a heart transplant ended his career. John was dean of students, athletic director, and a high school and middle school teacher. His love and passion for teaching included American, Wyoming and Jackson Hole history.
Within the unique Jackson Hole School system, John was able to instruct students in hunter safety and archery and direct student research into early homesteads that make up the National Elk Refuge. John was a longtime referee in Iowa, and with his brother, Roger, in Wyoming. He also received the Pioneer Award in 1993.
John enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, sports, horse racing, bird watching, family and friends. He was also actively involved with the Jackson Hole Historical Society.
John is survived by wife Janet Haals Parrott; son Blaine Parrott and his wife, Kim; daughter Shellie Parrott Miller and her husband, Brian; grandchildren Katie, Jeff, Cody, Taylor, Austin, and Carson; sisters Barbara Parrott Jauch, Linda Parrott Klinzman and her husband, Marc, and numerous supportive nieces, nephews and family.
John is preceded in death by father Bus Parrott; mother Veda Barentson Parrott; brother Roger Parrott and sister Marilee Parrott Michaels.
The family will be greeting friends and relatives following the service at the Bar J, one of John's favorite places.
May 31, 2017 - Jackson Hole News & Guide
A memorial service for former Jackson Hole High School teacher John M. Parrott, 80, will be held at 11 a.m. on June 10 at the Bar J Chuckwagon. Parrott, who lived in Star Valley Ranch, died May 22. His family provided the following.
John was born in 1936. He graduated from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa, with a degree in education.
John was married to Janet Haals Parrott in 1961. They were married 56 years.
His 33-year teaching career began in Royal and Harlan, Iowa, and concluded in Jackson Hole in 1994 when a heart transplant ended his career. John was dean of students, athletic director, and a high school and middle school teacher. His love and passion for teaching included American, Wyoming and Jackson Hole history.
Within the unique Jackson Hole School system, John was able to instruct students in hunter safety and archery and direct student research into early homesteads that make up the National Elk Refuge. John was a longtime referee in Iowa, and with his brother, Roger, in Wyoming. He also received the Pioneer Award in 1993.
John enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, sports, horse racing, bird watching, family and friends. He was also actively involved with the Jackson Hole Historical Society.
John is survived by wife Janet Haals Parrott; son Blaine Parrott and his wife, Kim; daughter Shellie Parrott Miller and her husband, Brian; grandchildren Katie, Jeff, Cody, Taylor, Austin, and Carson; sisters Barbara Parrott Jauch, Linda Parrott Klinzman and her husband, Marc, and numerous supportive nieces, nephews and family.
John is preceded in death by father Bus Parrott; mother Veda Barentson Parrott; brother Roger Parrott and sister Marilee Parrott Michaels.
The family will be greeting friends and relatives following the service at the Bar J, one of John's favorite places.
Parrott, former Jackson school teacher, dies at 80
May 31, 2017 - Jackson Hole News & Guide
A memorial service for former Jackson Hole High School teacher John M. Parrott, 80, will be held at 11 a.m. on June 10 at the Bar J Chuckwagon. Parrott, who lived in Star Valley Ranch, died May 22. His family provided the following.
John was born in 1936. He graduated from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa, with a degree in education.
John was married to Janet Haals Parrott in 1961. They were married 56 years.
His 33-year teaching career began in Royal and Harlan, Iowa, and concluded in Jackson Hole in 1994 when a heart transplant ended his career. John was dean of students, athletic director, and a high school and middle school teacher. His love and passion for teaching included American, Wyoming and Jackson Hole history.
Within the unique Jackson Hole School system, John was able to instruct students in hunter safety and archery and direct student research into early homesteads that make up the National Elk Refuge. John was a longtime referee in Iowa, and with his brother, Roger, in Wyoming. He also received the Pioneer Award in 1993.
John enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, sports, horse racing, bird watching, family and friends. He was also actively involved with the Jackson Hole Historical Society.
John is survived by wife Janet Haals Parrott; son Blaine Parrott and his wife, Kim; daughter Shellie Parrott Miller and her husband, Brian; grandchildren Katie, Jeff, Cody, Taylor, Austin, and Carson; sisters Barbara Parrott Jauch, Linda Parrott Klinzman and her husband, Marc, and numerous supportive nieces, nephews and family.
John is preceded in death by father Bus Parrott; mother Veda Barentson Parrott; brother Roger Parrott and sister Marilee Parrott Michaels.
The family will be greeting friends and relatives following the service at the Bar J, one of John's favorite places.
May 31, 2017 - Jackson Hole News & Guide
A memorial service for former Jackson Hole High School teacher John M. Parrott, 80, will be held at 11 a.m. on June 10 at the Bar J Chuckwagon. Parrott, who lived in Star Valley Ranch, died May 22. His family provided the following.
John was born in 1936. He graduated from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa, with a degree in education.
John was married to Janet Haals Parrott in 1961. They were married 56 years.
His 33-year teaching career began in Royal and Harlan, Iowa, and concluded in Jackson Hole in 1994 when a heart transplant ended his career. John was dean of students, athletic director, and a high school and middle school teacher. His love and passion for teaching included American, Wyoming and Jackson Hole history.
Within the unique Jackson Hole School system, John was able to instruct students in hunter safety and archery and direct student research into early homesteads that make up the National Elk Refuge. John was a longtime referee in Iowa, and with his brother, Roger, in Wyoming. He also received the Pioneer Award in 1993.
John enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, sports, horse racing, bird watching, family and friends. He was also actively involved with the Jackson Hole Historical Society.
John is survived by wife Janet Haals Parrott; son Blaine Parrott and his wife, Kim; daughter Shellie Parrott Miller and her husband, Brian; grandchildren Katie, Jeff, Cody, Taylor, Austin, and Carson; sisters Barbara Parrott Jauch, Linda Parrott Klinzman and her husband, Marc, and numerous supportive nieces, nephews and family.
John is preceded in death by father Bus Parrott; mother Veda Barentson Parrott; brother Roger Parrott and sister Marilee Parrott Michaels.
The family will be greeting friends and relatives following the service at the Bar J, one of John's favorite places.
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