J. Parry 0122 Laird III

Profile Updated: November 6, 2022
Residing In: Jackson, CA USA
Children: As of 2020, I have 5 Children...

Melinda, 59
John, 57
Susan, 55
Sherry, 69
Larry, More…66
Sherry 65

Grand kids ......

Ashley, 35
Rachel, 32
Emma, 29
Rosie, 27
Johann, 2

Great grand kids.....

Weston, 5
Adrian, 3 mos
Military Service: Captain USAR Artillery  
BE Number

122

Primary Industry:

Construction

Primary Occupation:

"Green Field" positions.....Nursery, Parks, Landscape Ctr.

Secondary Occupation:

Husband....Father.....Author

Any other House role you played not mentioned above:

I was head "Pusher" on the lawn mower committee!

Campus Offices Held:

Picnic Day Committee Member
Rally Committee Member

USD Sports Participation:

Basketball
Track and Field

Intramural Sports:

Track

Clubs:

Ski Club
Cal Aggie Christian Association

Any Other Clubs Not Mentioned Above:

Horticulture Club President

Primary Degree:

BS in Landscape Management

Major:

Plant Science

Advanced Degree?

None

Employment Status:

Retired

Comments:

I identify myself as a "Jack of all Trades, Master of None"
Contributed to the start of Woolworth Garden Centers (now bankrupt)
General Manager-Fulton El Camino Recreation & Park District
Chief of Parks-East Bay Regional Park District
Landscape Architect for Polynesian Hotel chain
Maintenance Director For Longs Drug Stores Chain
Owner/Operator Truckee and Mammoth Lakes resturants
Construction Manager MCC construction
Contract Administrator for SKA architects
Building Inspector U.C.Davis......RETIRED!!!
I am now a self published author and spend time writing

School Story:

Poor boy Dean Ho borrowed my sports coat, borrowed my car, washed his only sear sucker coat in the shower over and over again and then turned out to be the son of Hawaii's first "Oriental Millionaire!" But I still love him. He sang a great tenor and played a mean uke! He turned out to be a pretty good business man too.

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Jun 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM

This afternoon I had nothing better to do so I read your entire Profile site. I must say you had quite a distinguished career!! I did not know that Wes Hackett was the Dept. Head. We did a lot of the same things.....except I can't sing! I loved the posts about track. That was a fun time. Oh, by the way, HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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Mar 09, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Happy Birthday Lawrence. Well my friend, it looks as though you made number 86. Ya gotta get to 89 to catch me. Love you brother. Parry

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Feb 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM

Fritz was the consummate Theta Xi in every way. All you young members, walk in his footsteps, remember who you are and what you represent and you too will do our house proud.

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Sep 14, 2024 at 12:01 PM
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Aug 13, 2024 at 11:11 AM

Posted on: Aug 12, 2024 at 8:48 AM

As the years slip by I realize more and more what a blessing it has been to be a member of this group of guys called Theta Xi. There is no doubt in my mind that the influence it played in my life molded me into what I am today. At 88 years young I still conduct myself following the first rule I learned in the house....."remember who you are and what you represent." Thank you Theta Xi.
Parry

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Aug 01, 2024 at 8:59 AM

Well, another year has slipped by with fewer of us from this era left to wish each other HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Stay well my friend

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Mar 02, 2024 at 10:51 AM

Hey Lawrence..... Here's wishing you and your family a blessed Easter and you, my friend, a very happy birthday. I noticed that your profile has been the same for a little over a decade. Any updates we all should know about? I'm going to drive down and drop in for a visit just as soon as these atmospheric rivers stop coming our way.
Be good,
Parry

Nov 26, 2023 at 9:39 AM

Have a good one, Mike!... I too was at Ft. Sill Artillery school followed by a stint at Fort Ord. Fort Sill was the only place I have ever lived where snow and dusty dirt blew at the same time.(mostly right threw the BOQ walls).

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Oct 31, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Posted on: Oct 31, 2023 at 12:45 PM

Have a good one Warren. I muse over all the crazy things we did in those days at the TX house.....good memories my friend!

Sep 14, 2023 at 10:52 AM
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Jul 08, 2023 at 8:47 AM

They just keep on rolling by..... Have a good one , Bill. Sorry I never got to really know you in the house. My fault. Hope to see you on one of Tantau's video get togethers.

Apr 21, 2023 at 10:28 AM

Happy B Day roomie. Glad to see you are still vertical! Best wishes to you and your family.
Parry

Mar 09, 2023 at 10:49 AM

Happy B Day Lawrence. I hope this note finds you in good health. I know the rains we are all experiencing are exactly what you do not need in Linden. I pray that you and your family will all be safe. Good wishes to you my friend.

Dec 15, 2022 at 9:31 AM

It was a Sutter Medical Group doctor that saved my life last year and put me on a total life style regimen  that has gotten me to the healthy state that I am in today. Thank you Ron for creating that group and being the careing person that you were.