John Jacob Parmer passed away January 25, 1952.  He had heart disease and had been in a long-term care facility for eight months.

Although he passed away in Montana, the funeral services were held in Rigby, Idaho and he was buried next to Lizzie in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

 

Surviving at the time were 8 children, 41 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.  At his funeral service, the following was said:

My first recollection of him was the interest he took in the children [referring to John’s grandchildren].  He was enjoying them very thoroughly….Grandfather Parmer loved very much his family….He expressed the desire to visit the rest of the children.  He missed them and wanted to see them.  I have heard him on many occasions express anxiety to their welfare and express his love for them and his desire to see them.

So for those who are descended from John J., know that he cared about you and your welfare.  And for those who are not descended from John J., be assured that your grandparents, and all those who came before you, cared about you and your welfare.

 

I never knew my Great Grandfather John Jacob Parmer.  Yet I am glad for his life.  For some reason, I am drawn to my ancestors.  I echo this quote:

I am bound to them, though I cannot look into their eyes or hear their voices.  I honor their history.  I cherish their lives.  I will tell their story.  I will remember them.  — Author unknown.