Timothy Parrott Obituary

Timothy J. Parrott Passed away peacefully the morning of May 6, 2010 in Houston, Texas at the age of 62. Tim, a fifth generation Californian, served his country in Vietnam, where as Chief Warrant Officer, he repeatedly distinguished himself and was awarded medals of which he would never speak. One such medal was received for flying his helicopter during a Delta Falcon operation at "tree top level" into "intense enemy automatic weapons fire" to medivac an ambushed group of soldiers. This image so exemplifies the Tim Parrott that everyone knew, a gracious and brave man always at the ready to do the right thing regardless of the circumstances. Tim, a consummate entrepreneur and executive most recently served as CEO of Shuffle Master Inc. Prior to this position he held the positions of CEO of Aristocrat Americas, CEO of Onstage Entertainment, CEO of Boomtown, President of Parrott Ranch Company and CEO of Western Air Motive. Tim loved his family, the businesses he built and the social organizations he was an active member of: Young Presidents Organization, The Pacific Union Club and The Bohemian Club. It was in his free time that Tim would pursue his other passions, music, motorcycling and flying gliders in the clear blue Nevada sky. Tim was the devoted and loving husband of Jennifer J. Parrott and is survived by his beloved children Troy Parrott, Kimberly Walls, Amy Pakter, his nephew Christopher Lomax, five adoring grandchildren and his loving siblings, Candace Hazard Ducato, Gregory Parrott and James Parrott. On June 12, 2010 Tim's family and a small group of close friends will send him off on his next journey at a private memorial service in La Jolla, CA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, www.mdanderson.org/how-you-can-help/make-a-donation.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on May 21, 2010.

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JOHN JAMES

June 10, 2010

Tim,

I am honored and blessed to have known you. The world that you have affected is a much better place because of you. You were an exceptional person that was beyond the best in all aspects. May God Bless you and your family.

Forever your friend,

John J. James

Phil Bryan

June 7, 2010

I worked for Tim at Boomtown Inc.for several years. He was creative, a great leader, a good friend, always inspiring and treated everyone with respect and courtesy. I miss him.

June 5, 2010

I am truly saddened to hear of Tim's death. when jennifer and Tim lived at my parents ranch we had such a wonderful time . My heart goes out to the family but especially Jennifer as their story was a true love story . Iam very sorry. Love, Allison Chambers

Earl Dunn

June 4, 2010

We have just learned of Tim's passing. It was such an honor and pleasure to have known Tim. We worked with him on various properties in Chico and Tehama County and he was always a consummate gentleman and considerate of everyone with whom he dealt. Our condolences to the family. Earl & Barbara Dunn - Chico

Amy Pakter

May 26, 2010

Dear Dad- I don't know how to say goodbye to you.........so I wont. I will feel your presence in every hero I meet. I will sense your joy watching Jennifer smile. I will see your hands on the steering wheel of a beautiful sports car passing by. I will think of you during a song on the radio and remember your love of music. I will see you speeding by me on fancy new motorcycle. I will feel your pride in the gentleman behavior of my boys. I will see you flying up in the sky in a helicopter. I will feel your love and protection around me always and I will know that many of the things that people love about me come from you. So you see there are no goodbyes...only hellos because Dad you are everywhere. I love you. -Amy

Jerry Smith

May 24, 2010

I was deeply saddened by Tim's passing. In the little more than a year that we worked together at Shuffle Master, I found Tim to be a man of great character, class, courage, integrity,and dignity. He handled difficult situations with grace. He was the true definition of a "gentle man,", while, at the same time, strong in and to his core principles and convictions. We miss his leadership at Shuffle Master, and I miss him as a leader, a person, and a friend. Debbie and I send Tim's family and loved ones our deepest sympathy.

May 22, 2010

"So brave, too young. For awhile you were my brother-in-law and I always thought you were special. Thank you for my beautiful niece Amy Parrott Pakter and her children Lukas and Will. After your long battle, may you rest in peace Tim".-Trish Jones,Greenbrae, CA

Lin Fox

May 21, 2010

Rarely in life do you meet a man with the quiet confidence of a seasoned warrior, the charm of a consummate showman and yet modest of his own achievements, the raw intelligence and instinct to take imperfect information and produce an elegant solution or strategy and a ready smile, always interested in what you have to say. Tim Parrott was that man. He was one of a kind and I will miss him.

Michael Kehrlein

May 21, 2010

Tim, so sad I am to hear you have gone. I have very good memories of our chilhood. Ciao Bello

Pande Venkatesan

May 21, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rich Guggenhime

May 21, 2010

Rich Guggenhime will miss Tim's quiet leadership and friendship deeply, His passing leaves a void in my life like no other I can remember. Spending time with Tim and Jennifer always brightened my life. Living in the room next to his room on weekends during many summers gave me the chance to get to know Tim and life will not be the same on these weekends without him. Thank you Tim for you leadertship and friendship over the years.