Alan J. Parcells

Alan Jerome Parcells, age 93, of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Maple Ridge Manor of Lowell under the loving care of his family and Careline Hospice. The son of George Stanley & Sudie Kathryn (Ratliff) Parcells, he was born on January 29, 1929 in Los Angeles, California.
Alan was a decorated veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War where he served in the Army Medical Corps (in a M.A.S.H. unit). He received an Army Occupation Medal (Japan), a Korean Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star and a Combat Medical Badge.
After his service to his country, he obtained a doctorate degree in biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, courtesy of the G.I. Bill. After spending a year doing research at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, he became a research scientist with The Upjohn Company, co-authoring a number of research papers and retiring in 1990 after thirty-one years with the company. While at Upjohn, he was active in the development of ATGAM, which is currently used for the treatment of aplastic anemia.
Alan was very active in People's Church, serving twice as a trustee as well as editing the newsletter for seven years. Alan was a member of the American Chemical Society since 1959. He was also a past president of the Kalamazoo Model Railroad Club and has been interested in steam and electric railroading for over 60 years. He enjoyed classical music and participated as a volunteer in several Gilmore Keyboard Festivals.
Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place and memorial contributions may be made to People's Church of Kalamazoo.
To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Alan's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen's Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, (616) 754-5638, honored providers of Veterans Funeral Care.