Jack W. Elliott

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Jack Elliott Obituary

Jack W. Elliott May 16, 1936 - February 10, 2006 Jack W. Elliott of Carmel died February 10 of pancreatic cancer. He was 69. Jack grew up in Los Banos. He played competitive tennis as a teen and played trumpet in his own jazz band. He attended UC Berkeley, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and played on the Cal tennis team. He graduated in 1958 with a bachelor's degree in history. He was a tennis professional before launching a successful 40-year career in the insurance industry. He was a longtime partner Crist, Elliott & Machette Insurance Company. Jack retired to Carmel in 2004. Jack was an active member of the Bohemian Club, Wild Oats Camp at Bohemian Grove, Meadowood Country Club, Claremont Country Club, the Beach and Tennis Club at Pebble Beach and Monterey Peninsula Country Club. Jack served as president of the Northern California Golf Association and was a founding board member of Poppy Hills Golf Course. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his wife Laurie Hunt Elliott of Carmel; his two daughters, Tracy Elliott Pisenti of Danville, and Katy Elliott of Bend, OR; his stepson, Patrick Hammer Fay of Minneapolis; and four grandsons: Jake, Justin and Grant Pisenti and Hunter Elliott. A private celebration of life for him has been arranged at the Claremont Country Club in Oakland Sat, Feb. 18 at 5:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Westland Hospice House, PO Box HH, Monterey, CA 93942.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Feb. 15, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack Elliott

11 Entries

Dal and Pam Darracq

February 17, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We had many good times at UC with Jack. We fondly remember my "little brother". Dal

Tom Pettit

February 17, 2006

There is no way I can relate all the wonderful thoughts and feelings that my friendship with Jack evokes.

I came as an unknown to our camp in the Bohemian Grove (Jack called it "out of left field")and our friendship grew strong. He was at the top of the heap in class and a gentleman non pareil. We got to know each other and our respective families, sometimes talking long into the night. For me, many friends, his children and all his loved ones, this is a huge hurt, but he gave us a gift of superb warm memory. I love you Jack.

Susan Lake

February 17, 2006

Laurie, We were very saddened to learn of your loss and send our deepest condolences to you, Patrick, Jack's daughters and grandsons. With love, Susan and Warren

Brian and Liz Brennan

February 17, 2006

Tracy and Katy:We send you both our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad.We have many fond memories of times together in Piedmont when you two were very little.Love, Liz and Brian

Laurie and Jack

February 16, 2006

Tracy, Jack and Katy at CCC Father-Daughter Dinner

February 16, 2006

Marianne Fialer

February 16, 2006

Here’s to Jack, aka Daddy-O!

Jack had such a joy for life and knew how to have FUN! I intend on keeping that tradition, as well as some others, with the help of his daughters. Not a hard task, they have a lot of Jack in them. There are several things Jack taught me (most of which I can’t share here) about life, people, great wine, good food, and how to play the Gut Bucket. Which by the way I think everyone should learn how to play. He will truly be missed! He sure made the world a better place while he was here. Love you Daddy-O

George Kelley

February 15, 2006

Jack Elliott was a dear friend and a true inspiration to me in many ways. Jack and I were Campmates together in Wild Oats camp at the Bohemian Grove and we shared a love of the game of golf. He and I chaired the Stocker Cup golf tournament which has evolved into one of the premier amateur events in the Western US. We were inspired, along with Sandy Tatum, to create this wonderful tournament in memory of our dear friend Peter Stocker. Jack spent countless hours recruiting players, soliciting sponsorship money and attending to the details required to ensure that it remains at the pinnacle of amateur invitationals. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He was also an incredible inspiration as he fought this most deadly of cancers. His spirit and positive attitude never waivered. Jack, I'm going to miss you buddy!!

Bob & Betty Brandenburger

February 15, 2006

Laurie, We send our deep felt condolences on the lose of Jack. We enjoyed being with him at Patrick and Kimberley's wedding where we experienced his thoughtfulness and kindness. We know that he is in a better place with the Lord and we pray for his comfort for you.

Love, Bob & Betty

Alex Reich

February 15, 2006

I am a better man today for knowing you and I'm grateful for the influence you've been in my life. I will never forget the memories that I have been privileged to share with you, I will miss you Jack!

Karen Mills

February 15, 2006

Jack was such a wonderful gentleman. My favorite memory is the fact that he would leave political articles and pictures on my desk- photos of Ronald Reagan, articles by Anne Coulter-good conservative propaganda! We will miss him. He was a wonderful leader.

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