IN MEMORY

COL. JACK PARNELL

Col. Jack Callihan Parnell was born May 7, 1935, in Leavenworth, Wash. He passed away April 30, at home on the Parnell Ranch in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Jack grew up on his father’s dairy. His life and work ethic began there. Jack went on to work for Crystal Creamery. He owned and operated Regal Janitorial Service. He later became a field editor for Pacific Stockman, Stockman Weekly and produced and published the California Cattleman magazine.

He was a renowned livestock auctioneer, Director of the California Department of Fish and Game, Secretary for the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, a government relations advisor, and Founder/ Chairman of Auburn Bank of Commerce.

In addition to all the positions Jack held during his career he found time to serve many different community and agriculture causes. He served as a board member for: Farmers Insurance, Chairman of the Board for Neogen Corporation, Chairman of the Board for Siller Brothers Incorporated, American Angus Association, California Production Credit Association, President of the California Angus Association, President of the 20th District Agriculture Association/ Gold Country Fair, member of Pacific Fisheries Management Council and member of the California Air Resource Board.

Jack was voted California Livestock Man of the Year by the Grand National Rodeo and Stock Show and California Chamber of Commerce. Jack owned and operated Dunipace Angus Ranch/ Parnell Ranch Clydesdales. He was inducted into the Clydesdale Breeders of the United States Hall of Fame and was founder of the Draft Horse Classic in Grass Valley. In addition to his love of ranching, he also owned and operated family businesses that complemented the ranch: Headquarter House Restaurant, Headquarter House Country Meat Shop and Angus Hills Golf Course.

Jack authored three books espousing his philosophy and beliefs. My Name is Ramsey, The Old Apple Tree and Friends, The Old Apple Tree Talks “Happiness.”

Whether in a board room or in Washington, D.C., he couldn’t wait to get back to his ranch. Mowing hay, checking cows, harrowing a pasture, or watching the Clydesdale foals develop, he was happiest on the land.

From a humble beginning to becoming a successful businessman his greatest accomplishments were being a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, with many extended family members and friends. He touched all our lives in different ways and will be missed.

His faith and love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has served him well. He’s home.

“My Thoughts” by Jack

During your journey there will be events that you don’t understand but they are all very important and necessary. They mold us into the person that we will become. Whether you think it good or bad, have faith! Our Great Creator is using these events to very carefully weave the delicate fabric of your life and character.

A Celebration of Life for Jack will be held at the Parnell Ranch, Sandpoint, Idaho, Sept. 16, 2023 at 2 p.m.

God bless you, Papa. He sure blessed us with you. We love you.