the color commentator for the Houston Cougars football radio broadcasts. In November 2012, Pardee was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer and it was reported by his family that he only had six to nine more months to live, The cancer spread to other organs and Pardee moved to a Denver hospice. Pardee died April 1, 2013. The family has established a memorial scholarship fund in Pardee's name at the University of Houston. He was survived by his wife Phyllis, five children, and 12 grandchildren. His grandson Payton Pardee is currently Tight Ends Coach at Texas A & M University-Commerce after playing Wide Receiver at the University of Houston. Jack's youngest grandson, Luke Pardee is currently a Quarterback at Texas Christian University , Head coaching record USFL College NFL CFL References External links 1936 births 2013 deaths American football fullbacks American football linebackers Birmingham Barracudas coaches Chicago Bears head coaches Houston Cougars football coaches Houston Oilers head coaches Los Angeles Rams players Texas A&M Aggies football players Washington Redskins head coaches Washington Redskins players National Football League defensive coordinators Florida Blazers coaches College Football Hall of Fame inductees Western Conference Pro Bowl players People from Audubon County, Iowa People from Tom Green County, Texas Coaches of American football from Iowa Players of American football from Iowa Coaches of American football from Texas Players of American football from Texas Deaths from cancer in Colorado Deaths from gallbladder cancer