Jerry Kitto

[Jim Thynne]

Yesterday I lost my longtime friend and later my partner in the Ivory Beads Gun shop.
Jerry and I met at a Great Western Gun Show when it was a 1200 table show in Pomona Ca. from there we would talk about primarily Parkers.
When Jerry retired we decided to try a little gun store, specialising in vintage shotguns. It worked, and we were shipping all over the globe 4-5 guns per day. We finally had to hire help to keep up with the demand.
We opened on my 60th birthday and closed right after my 70th. We made a lot of friends during that period of time, and sold literally hundred's of Parkers. I will miss my friend, and think of him every time I see another Parker or 21.
Thanks to all of our friends in the Parker world...........Jim Thynne

[Daryl Corona]

Jerry,
My sincere condolences for your loss of a good friend. We don't get many in our lives so it hurts when we lose one that is special.

I met both of you at your booth in Sandanona way back when and you had two Parkers that had me coming back 3-4 times to look at. Every time I returned you both were just like we had been friends forever. I remember Jerry with his big smile lighting up his face. After I left for probably the 4th time , my buddy told me "go buy the gun, I know you. It will haunt you if you don't".

The gun was a DHE 20/32" straight grip, skeletal butt with a solid raised rib. It was the most I had ever spent on a Parker at the time and you two made the transaction painless. Still have it. Thanks and may God bless.

[Garry L Gordon]

Jim,

So sorry for your loss. To lose a good friend is very difficult, but it's clear you have lots of strong and good memories to remind you of him.

[Paul Ehlers]

Jim,
I'm very sorry to hear of Jerry's passing! My heart and prayers go out to his wife Glenda & the rest of their family.

You know how much I personally have been enriched in life by the collaboration between you and Jerry. Jerry was a great guy who will be missed by many.

God Speed Jerry !

Paul Ehlers

[Dean Romig]

Jim, I'm very sorry to learn of Jerry's passing. He was one of the Good ones.





.

[Jim Thynne]

Paul,
As I get forward with some health concerns. I will definatly miss Jerry. I will probably understand he is gone one of these days when I'm about to pick up the phone.

[Bill Murphy]

What a sad day. Jim and Jerry are a major part of Parker history. One of the great retail businesses of our lifetime. Can't say I have bought a Parker from Ivory Beads, but the boys helped me obtain a keystone in my collection, Bob Stack's shooting vest. Thanks again. Bill Murphy in Maryland.

[Eric Eis]

Jim, that is indeed very sad news, I remember buying the AA pigeon gun from you two and I remember I tossed out an offer and he looked at you and asked is he serious and you nodded your head, yes and he got on the phone and called the consigner and we made the deal. He was a true gentleman and allows had that big smile on his face. He will be missed and I'm sorry for the loss of your good friend. Eric

[Jim Thynne]

Thanks Eric,
I hope you still have that lovely AA and shoot it well.

[Eric Eis]

Thanks Eric,
I hope you still have that lovely AA and shoot it well.

Unfortunately I don't, it was one of those that had to go down the road, see thread on Quail Guns. Hope all is well with you Eric

[Mills Morrison]

Sorry to hear the news

[charlie cleveland]

jim i know you will miss your friend....charlie

[CraigThompson]

Sorry for your loss .

[Dave Suponski]

So very sorry to hear this Jim. I always enjoyed my conversations with Jerry. Gods speed

[davidboyles]

I did not know Jerry until one day visiting our daughter in Ca I tracked down your store and drove over to met you guys. Had talked many times over the phone but never met. Well not only did I meet you guys but you invited me for your special homemade tacos for my lunch and 2 hours of conversation was served as well. You had just taken in some of Cyril Adams guns and I had my eye on one. Didn't happen but sure met some fine gun fellows. So sad about your loss. David in Texas

[Richard Flanders]

Sorry to hear it Jim. I still have a 28' VH20 I got from you that I can hardly miss with if I try.

[Michael Moffa]

Jim:

I'd like to offer my most humble condolences on the loss of Jerry, please extend the same thoughts to Glenda. I'll always cherish how you two made me feel like one of the boys, even upon first meeting. One of the high lights of going to Vegas every year was getting to hang out with you two and talk Parkers. I learned so much. And the trip to Argentina was a once in a life time experience I will never forget. Jerry and Glenda made it so easy to do.

He will be missed.

Michael

[ED J, MORGAN]

Hi Jim, Sorry Jerry is gone from our presence . I will remember him fondly. Come east to the Spring Southern Shoot in Sanford , we would enjoy seeing you again. Regards, Ed

[todd allen]

Hi Jim. Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, and business partner. You guys were the best!
BTW, I saw you at Beinfeld's a couple of rows over from where I was stuck in a conversation. Couldn't break away quick enough to catch you. Hope all is well.

[Jim Thynne]

I am fine, and for certain will miss Jerry. A better business partner I could never have found.

[Kevin McCormack]

Jim, my computer's been down all day so I just now saw this. Very sad to hear of Jerry's death. His big broad smile lit up many a booth at Vegas, the Vintagers and elsewhere. Thanks for all both you and he did for the PGCA over the years and for all your help with information on the CA "duck club" guns, not to mention the Robert Stack estate. Stay well and keep posting. Kevin

[Jim Thynne]

Thank you Kevin.

[Mark Conrad]

Jim, I am saddened by your loss. I always enjoyed talking with you guys about our favorite gun. We had some great times at the shows and Vintagers. Please express our condolences to Jerry’s family.

[Jim Thynne]

Thank you Mark. I knew a lot of the members would like to know!

[Michael Moffa]

Jerry in Vegas

[Jim Thynne]

I will miss him for a long long time!!

[Bruce Day]

Jim I’m very sorry for your and our loss. The Parker community , and it is a community, has lost another fine fellow.