Arnold "AP" Parrott

Arnold Parrott Obituary

Was born February 25, 1925 and left this world to go have his dancing appointment with his wife, that he was waiting for, on October 24, 2010, on his wife's birthday. He lived in Carlotta for 49 years on Johnson Lane and made most of the neighbors his family. Most people know him as "AP" and he has left an impression in everyone's heart "GOOD OR BAD". He is preceded in death by his wife Ruby Geraldine Parrott, his son Douglas Arnold Parrott, his Mother and Father, 2 sisters, and 4 brothers. Arnold and Ruby were married December 14th, 1946 and spent 50 wonderful years together. He enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, and being with his family. He had a passion for brushing his granddaughters' and great granddaughter's hair and taking his grandsons out hunting or fishing, just to spend some quality time with them. His 3 children Dennis, Doug, and Fawn were the love of his life. He is survived by his son Dennis Parrott and wife Gina Parrott, his daughter Fawn Fletcher and husband Steven Fletcher, his grand-children: Jackson Parrott, Trevor Fletcher and wife Amber Fletcher, Tracee Fletcher, Raina Parrott, Michael Patterson (Parrott), Travis Fletcher, and Kalyn Parrott and 5 Great Grand-Children: Cassius Klinetobe (Parrott), Austin Fletcher, Alyssa Fletcher, Lane Fletcher and Cade Parrott. Then there are two special boys that he considered his great-grandchildren as well: Jordan and Payton Klinetobe and their mother Melonie. "AP" loved the outdoors and spent many safaris with numerous friends (you guys know what safari means?). The Johnson Family were people that became like family, as well as Danny Conley and many others that held a special place in his heart. Come join us in the celebration of Arnold Parrott's life on Saturday, November sixth, 2010 at 2:00 P.M., at the Carlotta Grange. It is pot luck so bring a dish and your own drinks" whatever that may be". Please write out a page of your memories with "AP" with either a picture of you and Arnold together, or just one of you to put in a Memory Scrapbook. We All Love you and will miss you. Arrangements are under the directions of Gobles Fortuna Mortuary, Fortuna, California. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.

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Published by Times-Standard from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Arnold Parrott

3 Entries

Dean Glaser

November 6, 2010

Dear Dennis and family, Your Dad was quite the character when it came to hunting. Back in the 1980's on one of the deer hunting openers , your Dad had driven to a rocky outcropping spot surrounded by forest.to be positioned to see the big one come out when light came. Unfortunately, what came was the nasteous ugliest dark green storm front from the north barrelling down the valley. What made it bad was the quantity of lightning strikes as it came closer. Your Dad said he laid his rifle down and climbed down the cliff into the rocks to get away from the rifle and truck. About that time a load tremendous crack of lightning hit a snag above his truck sending debri and splinters everywhere. After the storm passed your Dad grabbed his rifle and hightailed it out of there pronto. No deer, no shots, but one heck of a deer opener memory. Your Dad was great like all super Dads are and a great person to have known. God Bless you all !

A.P.

Heath Browning

October 31, 2010

To the Friends & Family of Arnold Parrot (1925 – 2010)

Arnold and I spent many days together creating memories that I’lI never forget. From hunting to fishing to dominos, thinking of AP always brings a smile to my face.

Hunting

When I was a boy, I would get off the school bus and run down to Arnold’s where we’d load the dogs up and jump in his little blue pickup. We either had trapline to run or we’d road the dogs up Redwood House Road. On the weekends, we would be on top of Redwood House Road before daylight varmit hunting with the dogs. While these times were at the tail end of the fur industry, all of our experiences created prime memories for me. As a kid, I remember taking many bobcats, fox, and coon up to Blue Lake to send over the to the fur auctions.

Arnold always had a fine relationship with the Game Wardens, and by me hanging around with Arnold, I got to inherit that lovely Roscoe P Coltraine and Bo Duke relationship as well. Shooting jack rabbits down at the mouth of Yager was always a quick way to get plenty of trapping bait. I remember being pulled over by Roscoe on Redwood House Road several times. One particular time, Ole Roscoe finally thought he had us. After inspecting various furball parts we had in a paper bag, Ole Roscoe concluded that he was not going to be able to get an arrest –as he was sure they were some sort of illegally taken bobcats out of season. Another time we were buck hunting up on South Fork Mountain. I found a camera along side the road on 8 Mile Ridge. We came around the corner and there were Game Wardens, including Roscoe, Enos, and Boss Hogg. They had an official road block set up and just couldn’t wait to catch us for something. While Arnold entertained all of them with some sly remarks about their purpose, I took several photos of each of them and their fine operation. They were quite irritated with us and sent us on our way quickly (I looked and looked for those photos but couldn’t find them).

Fishing

Arnold and I spent many days together fishing. Shortly after they restricted the Van Duzen to catch and release, we were down at the end of Church Lane. Arnold hooked a fine steelhead and gave me the pole to reel it in. At the same time, the former Cuddeback Principle was putting a brand new drift boat he’d just bought from Fortuna High Woodshop. After a several minute fight I landed the steelhead and took it way up on the bank away from the shore. Realizing the Van Duzen was now a catch and release river, I knew I had to put the fish back, but I had never seen anyone actually release a fish before. Without any fisherman’s etiquette, I hucked the fish about 15 feet to the shore line from the gravel bar. The fish eventually made it to the water and swam off, but the old Cuddeback Principle was in awe that a fish had been treated in that manner. While I wasn’t aware of what was actually happening, the look and expression on the old Principle’s face entertained A.P. for years.

Dominoes

In the late 1980s Geraldine’s mother, I remember her as “Irene,” spent some time at Arnold’s and Geraldine’s house. Every single evening, I would come over and we’d all play dominoes. Normally, we played teams. Irene and I were partners and Arnold and Geraldine were partners. Irene was a serious player. If I showed up late, she was upset. If I wasn’t going to make it, I needed to let her know. Arnold always got a kick out of Irene and I playing dominoes, and if I worked it out just right, I’d get there a little early for some dinner.

Farewell

I had the pleasure of visiting Arnold about a year ago. I am very glad I got to see him, as I figured it may have been our last visit. I turned out I was right. I am very thankful that I got to spend such quality time with A.P. The things we did together will be in my memories for my lifetime, and I’m grateful for our friendship. He was one of a kind and will not be forgotten.

Heath Browning

October 31, 2010

Beth Pelley

October 30, 2010

Dennis, Fawn & family Wanted to express my condolences have a lot of memories mostly good of course of your dad , mom and family. Carlotta was a great place to have spent time have so many memories of living down the road from your folks. Good fun, simple times on that road. Live well. Beth Pelley (OK you knew me as Beth Sisson drag that one out of your memory banks)

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