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for John Parmer
Donald Avery
September 24, 2005
I am deeply saddened by the departing of Mr. John Parmer. He and his lvoing wife Carolyn were my sponosors to attend De La Salle High School(Class of '76). One of my colleagues and friends made me aware of Mr Parmer's passing today.
The character of a man is measured by not only the friends he has but the giving of himself. Mr & Mrs Parmer I will forever be in debt to them for opening my world and eyes to education and learning how to give. Graduating in the mid 70's it was unheard of to have a caucasian to reach out to a young african america male in the city of Chicago and show him that he could succeed. This is how much the Parmer family cared for others and now a generation of Avery's exist understands how to love others who are different from themselves and not judge someone by their skin but their behaviors and actions.
Thank you John and Carolyn Parmer. John I will see you one day soon in the twinkling of an eye. God Bless you Carolyn and thank you for sharing John with us.
Love Donald Avery
Roger Reckers
September 21, 2005
On behalf of all members of the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois, I wish to offer my sincerest sympathy to the family of John Parmer. John, his father and the entire Parmer family have been instrumental in the formation and continuation of this great organization.
Roger Reckers
President, SEAOI
Paul Smith
September 17, 2005
My sincerest condolences to Mrs. Parmer, Ray and the whole Parmer family. As I see it, that family is huge. Mr. Parmer was like a father to all of us who have worked for him at Cole-Parmer.
In the years since leaving C-P, I have fully realized how rare a man Mr. Parmer was. He is responsible for the success of many and I know that I am not alone in that thought.
John Parmer was a man with integrity, compassion and an incredible sense of the responsibility he had to his employees and friends. Rare indeed.
Lindsay Parmer
September 17, 2005
I am a granddaughter of Dr. Jerome Parmer, brother of John Charles Parmer. I never had a chance to meet Uncle Jack as my dad told me he called him. I have learned about Uncle Jack within the past couple of days I wish that I had an opportunity to meet him, but I hope that he may rest in peace and I send my condonlences the the chicago parmers, even though I have never met most of them.
With love,
Lindsay Jean Parmer
Mary Rose Mayer
September 16, 2005
John's sister Mary Elizabeth and I attended Rosary College together. Many times when I stayed overnight at the Parmers, John (we called him Jack then) would be great fun and would make us his specialty - scrambled eggs - for breakfast. The whole family was so wonderful and Carolyn completed the picture.
My deepest sympathy and many prayers go to Carolyn and the entire family.
Rick Brandt
September 16, 2005
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Parmer, Ray, and the rest of the Parmer family.
Mr. Parmer made Cole-Parmer a wonderful, family like place to work. I will always have fond memories of "Uncle John" and the little speech he always gave us on the evils of credit card debt, before handing out our profit sharing checks.
God speed Mr. Parmer.
Jane Karol
September 16, 2005
Mr.Parmer was a wonderful man and a friend to Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston where I work. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
martha cray
September 16, 2005
John was a great man who did so many good things, taking the leadership in many but always in a guiet gentle generous manner that furthered others gifts. Martha Cray
Jonathan Leeds
September 16, 2005
Thank you for all your support and the wonderful work you did to help so many. You will be missed. May your family and loved ones always be blessed by your memory.
Jonathan Leeds
Employee International Division
1995-2002
Katie Neiweem Anthony
September 15, 2005
Sincerest sympathies to Mrs. Parmer, Carolyn and the entire family. Mr. Parmer was such a nice person - and I'll always remember his lovely smile.
Corte Swearingen
September 15, 2005
To the Parmer Family,
My deepest sympathies. I have very fond memories of the many meetings I had with Mr. Parmer over the years. Perhaps the one the stands out the most was when Mr. Parmer and I walked the floor of the SIS show in Japan in 2004. It was the first time I spoke with him on non-business issues and time when I realized what an extraordinary person he was. That view of him has only strengthened over the years.
He will be missed.
Molly Sample
September 14, 2005
To the Parmer family-I am a friend of Jim's from Houston and want to express my deepest sympathy on Mr. Parmer's death. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Molly Sample
Kim Christopherson
September 14, 2005
My sincere condolences to the Parmer family. In the 14+ years I worked with John I never saw him without a smile or a kind and encouraging word to those around him. My memory of his generosity and spirit I carry with me every day, he was a truly wonderful man and will be sorely missed.
Angela Rexford
September 14, 2005
It was my pleasure to work for Mr. Parmer for 13 years. He set an example of excellence that I will always strive to meet. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Parmer and the entire family.
With abiding respect
Angela Rexford
Francis Roemer
September 14, 2005
According to the gospels, Jesus once said, "Render, therefore, to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
No one did both these things better than John C. Parmer.
We will miss you Uncle Jack,
The Roemer Family
MIKE LAND
September 14, 2005
I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF MR. PARMER DURING MY TIME AT COLE-PARMER. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.
Ed Dusing
September 14, 2005
My deepest condolences to the Parmer family.
I had the pleasure to work for Mr. Parmer for several years and he was a true gentleman.
He will be missed greatly.
Connie Samaras
September 14, 2005
Fond Memories of my position at Cole Parmer in Niles. Please accept my sincere sympathy to Mrs Parmer and all of their family
Phyllis Ziegler
September 14, 2005
Mr. Parmer was a wonderful man to work for and know. Jeff, Peter and I will miss him dearly.
jeri Traub
September 14, 2005
Mr Parmer,
You will be missed greatly.
Your former employee.
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