John Jay Parmer, Sr., age 79 of Helena, passed away on January 2, 2012. He was born in West Yellowstone, Montana on October 9, 1932 to the late John P. and Nellie M. (Charles) Parmer.
John attended grade school. He married Betty Jane in Livingston, Montana on February 20, 1970. For many years, John worked for various contractors and assisted on the construction of the Canyon Ferry Dam, Ash Grove Cement Plant and he owned and operated the R & R Lumber Mill in Lincoln which he retired from in 1990. John was a member of the Lincoln Community United Methodist Church, and attended various organizations. He was the director of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Park Board Director and was the president/vice-president of the Lincoln Rodeo Club for sixteen years.
John enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, puzzles and watching baseball games. But most of all, he enjoyed his family.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Betty of 37 years; his parents; daughter Becky Jo; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his children, John “ Butch” J. (Shelley) Parmer, June (Danny) Wall and Barb (David) Schultz; grandchildren, Chris Parmer, Mike (Heather) Parmer, Randy (Kari) Parmer, Stacy Nelson, Krista Wall and Mariah Schultz; great-grandchildren, Brandy, Rachel, Auston, Emmalee, Landon, Kinslee Parmer, Hope Nelson and Taylor Wall. He is also survived by his siblings, Bill Parmer, Shirley Rodriguez, Netta Green, Loretta Neibel, June Steinmetz (best friend), and numerous nieces and nephews and John’s faithful dog, Clem.
A memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Lincoln Community United Methodist Church in Lincoln, MT. A reception will follow the service at the Fellowship Hall at the church.
Memorials in John’s name may be sent to the Lewis and Clark Humane Society, PO Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604 or to the Lincoln Community United Methodist Church, PO Box 393, Lincoln, MT 59639. To offer condolences or share a memory of John, please visit: www.retzfuneralhome.com.
Maureen "Enie" Fisher says
With All the Love and Prayers that we can send. Jay was a very special and dear friend. He will be dearly missed.
Enie, Lisa and children
Russ & Kelli says
Butch, Shelly & Family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan and Nyle Howsmon says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jay’s family. He was a special friend to so many in the Lincoln community and he will be missed. A smile and a hug from Jay would brighten anyone’s day. We are richer for having known Jay and counted him as “friend.”
Heather Terman says
Thoughts and prayers to your family. I will remember Jay fondly.