On Wednesday, September 7th, 2022, Jarrett Dogie Parten, JD to his friends, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
JD was born on February 15th, 1937, in Bisbee, AZ to Hayes and Margaret Parten. In 1957 he married Lupe Martinez. JD opened Parten Signs in 1961 and was a sign painter for the University of Wyoming. His signs could be found throughout Laramie and the state of Wyoming.
JD was a devout Jehovah’s Witness. JD liked to stay busy in his younger days it was motorcycle riding later in life he enjoyed restoring his 1951 Ford Crestliner.
JD inspired and touched the lives of everyone he met to the very end. He always put the needs of others first. JD was known for his quick wit, lovable sayings, infectious smile, honesty and kind compassionate personality. JD lived a memorable life. None of us will forget the wonderful stories he would tell of his youth.
JD is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lupe, brother Hayes, granddaughter Sienna.
JD is survived by his six children, daughters Valorie, Melody, Troylene, Trisha, and sons Jarrett and Mark. His sister Margie Wood, brothers Mike Anderson, Pat Anderson, sixteen grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
A private burial service will be held for the family. A memorial will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on October 8th at 1:00 pm. Donations may be sent to the National Indigenous Women’s Resources Center at PO Box 99 Lame Deer, MT 59043 or online donations can be made at https://www.niwrc.org/donate .
Jarrett, I am so sorry to see this. My prayers go out to you and your family during this time.
We are very sorry for your loss. He will always be remembered by his friends. We know that Jehovah will remember him as well. Soon he will be reunited with family and friends in a peaceful world free of pain and sorrow. Rev. 21:3,4
Our prayers and love go out to all the family won’t be long till we will see him again. Love you all. Terry and Ray Arguello and Family
My condolences, He was truly a great man. His influence is unforgettable, as was his smile and wit.
Uncle Doggie, My head hurts so much but yet my heart is so happy that you are with the love of your life. Im so glad that we were able to be with you in July of this year. I will truly miss your stories of you and daddy in the younger years. You really made me laugh. Just know that Jimmy and I will keep you in our hearts now and forever. God Bless your children and grandchildren as I know how this time is so hard. Love too all Jimmy & Deb Spurgeon
My condolences go out to his family. Dogie, a sign writer was the best around! RIP my friend.