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John Park Obituary
January 6, 1946 - December 9, 2023
McCall, Idaho - John Edward Park, Jr., 77, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2023 in McCall, Idaho. Born January 6, 1946, John was the son of John Edward Park and Leone Hoffman Park. He attended Pembroke Country Day School (now Pembroke Hill School), graduating in 1964. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas before attending the Veterinary School of Medicine at the University of Missouri.
John moved to Vail, Colorado and opened a Veterinary Clinic to pursue his life long passion of caring for animals. After several decades in Vail, John moved to McCall Idaho to continue his practice of veterinary medicine. He was a member of Rotary Club and enjoyed numerous civic involvements in McCall. He never met an animal he didn't like and always had at least one and quite often two Dobermans living with him. The people of McCall remember him fondly.
John leaves behind a sister, Daisy Park MacDonald (husband John MacDonald), a nephew Thatcher MacDonald and niece Daisy MacDonald Selman (husband Andrew Selman), and a great nephew and niece Noah Selman and Daisy Leone Selman.
The family suggests that memorial contributions can be made to the Pembroke Hill School, 400 West 51st Street, Kansas City, MO.
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Cindy Hansen
June 9, 2025
Couldn't believe that Dr. Park passed away. Unfortunately I just found out today 6/9/25. After I retired from work, I lost touch with so many people, including Dr, Park. I work with Dr Park as his veterinary assistant. Had so many great times and memories. I really enjoyed meeting all the wonderful people and their pets. He was such a wonderful doctor and care so much for everyone's animals. Cindy Hansen
Chris
December 9, 2024
It´s been one year since I lost a dear friend. Almost daily I drive past the road to his house, and I think how I miss our lunch dates and conversations
Bil
May 13, 2024
Patty and Dave Hackman
February 14, 2024
Dr. Park enjoyed a successful practice in Eagle Vail, Colorado years ago. He was remarkable with large and small animals. We had a very feisty orange tabby male cat...Morris. In the waiting room Morris wanted to tackle any dog. Once in the exam room Morris would jump up on a cabinet an slash at anyone. Oh my. Eventually we lost in house privileges and John would see him only in our car. He would take a look at a distance and said "looks fine". Hubby and I still laugh about that. He was very much missed in the area after he sold his practice and moved.
Patty and Dave Hackman
Vail, Colorado
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Chris Lott
January 10, 2024
I just barley realized that I could write a message here. I was heartbroken by John´s passing. We have been friends for at least 27 years, before he moved to McCall. His friend Jack Marshall introduced him to me. He cared for 3 of our labs as well as 2 of our sons labs. My family and I had a wonderful relationship with him, and he became a part of our family. We will truly miss him
Janice Whitney
January 2, 2024
I was so so saddened to hear of John´s passing. I met him when he first moved to McCall and I worked at the local telephone company where he came to establish service. He made sure that I knew it was John Park, with NO "S". We hit it off immediately and from that day on whenever we saw each other I would always greet him as Dr. Park with NO "S" which would always make him chuckle. It is with a heavy heart that I offer my sincere condolences. I am glad to have known John and will always think of him fondly. Love and prayers to his family. Janice Whitney, New Meadows, Idaho
Dick Goldman
December 31, 2023
I am shocked. John and I had a special relationship through my Dog TARGA who would run away to see him at Alberti's in KC. Finally after 30 times I gave the Siberian Husky to John who in turn put him on Stocktons ranch. All of John's dogs after then were named Targa. I am so sad to hear of his passing
Lauren Moore
December 22, 2023
John was a great neighbor and we enjoyed his frequent visits. We are so sorry to hear this and praying for all that are experiencing this loss. We will miss him so very much. Lauren and Ben Moore, the Basel´s, and his friend Mike Basel, and "Big Al"
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