Obituaries
James Earl Mrnak
(June 7, 1927 - July 21, 2010)
James "Jim" Mrnak, 83, a lifelong rancher from Bowman, ND, died on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman. Funeral Services for Jim will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 2010 at the Bowman Lutheran Church. Pastor Galen Strand and Pastor Charles Swanson will officiate with burial to follow in the Bowman Cemetery. There will be a Family and Friends Service on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at the Bowman Lutheran Church beginning at 7:00 p.m. Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
James Earl Mrnak was born on June 7, 1927 to Wencle and Alice (Monson) Mrnak on the family ranch south of Bowman that his grandfather homesteaded in 1906 and where he resided until his death on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. He and his only sibling a sister, Maxine Miller attended a country school and then he finished his education by graduating from Bowman High School in 1945. His love was the ranch and especially Hereford cattle. Jim started his herd 65 years ago. He was an avid student of cattle where he would learn and remember the pedigrees and history of many red and white animals. His intrests were visiting with friends and fellow Hereford breeders. He was very active in the local community and state activities. He was a 4-H leader, township board member, Bowman County Fair board, school board, church council, North Dakota Hereford Association where he served as a director and president, Consolidated Telephone,, State ASCS committee, Bowman Farmers Union Oil board, Bowman Rotary and the N.D. Beef Council. Besides all these outside activities he was always there for his family which consisted of his wife Marlene (Brown) Mrnak whom he married on June 21, 1953. He is also survived by his five children, Connie (Mick) Hurlburt of Sturgis, SD, Wayne (Jill) Mrnak of Bowman, ND, Terry (Debby) Mrnak of Bowman, ND, Loren (Terrie) Mrnak of Whitmore, CA, and Carla (Chris) Coplan of Watertown, SD; eleven grandchildren, Mandy (Brandon) DeWitt, Tonya (Tom) Atyeo, Kelsey (Jon) Brosz, Robyn Mrnak, Brent (Jenna) Mrnak, Andy Mrnak, Hunter Thomas, Tanner Thomas, Tara Coplan, Clint Coplan and Marlee Coplan; five great grandchildren, Chase DeWitt, Lance DeWitt, Myles DeWitt, Austin Atyeo, Ella Atyeo, Kyle Brosz and Ashlynn Brosz; and sister, Maxine Miller of Bowman, ND. Jim had many relatives and friends, he never met a stranger, and was loved by most. He will be deeply missed.
Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.
Thomas Bruce Ihry
Thomas B. Ihry, age 57, of Valley City, ND, died Monday, October 26, 2009 at Mercy Hospital in Valley City. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 31st at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Valley City with Reverend Michael Schommer celebrant. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Valley City. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday evening at the church. Interment will be in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery near Valley City.
Tom was born in Valley City, ND on February 27, 1952 to Elmer (Pete) and Rosalie (Semrad) Ihry. The oldest of eleven siblings, Tom grew up on a farm near Luverne, ND. After graduating from Luverne High School, Tom attended North Dakota State University, in Fargo, ND and graduated with a baccalaureate in Animal Science. While at NDSU, he was an active member of the Saddle and Sirloin Club, Alpha Zeta Honor Society and FarmHouse Fraternity. Upon graduation, Tom returned to Hope where he farmed with his father, Uncle Leo Ihry, and brother John J. Ihry; together they raised grain and livestock. Tom was active in the Hope community and St. Agatha’s Catholic Church in Hope. On June 19, 1993, Tom married the love of his life, Dawn Crum, in Rushville, IL. Tom and Dawn have three children: Ruth Ellen, 14; Samuel Leo, 11 and Grace Noel, 11. Since August 2004, the family has resided in rural Valley City and are members of St. Catherine Catholic Church. Tom was so proud to have his daughters attend St. Catherine School as his mother did. The family ranch, “Ihry Circle C” was purchased from longtime cattle friends, Bev and Curly Werner. Putting down roots on his own land with his family brought Tom great joy. Tom could be described as a fanatic when it came to sports, especially watching his siblings, nieces and nephews and own children compete. He very much enjoyed following the Hi-Liner football and basketball teams the last two years. His enjoyment of sports particularly football will live on in his son, Sam. Tom loved the livestock industry, from raising chickens as a child to his beloved cattle. His passion for breeding good livestock will be missed throughout the industry. Tom was not a cowboy, but a true cowman. Tom was a lifelong member of the American Hereford Association, American Angus Association and ND Stockman’s Association. He most recently started his third purebred herd of Texas Longhorns. Above it all, was Tom’s vocation as husband and father. Tom daily used every opportunity available to prepare his wife, children and family for eternity. His example of love, faith and loyalty will live on in those whom he touched. A beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Tom leaves a hole in his community and our hearts.
Tom is survived by his wife and children; his mother, recently of Silver Lake, MN; nine siblings, Timothy (Diane Nugent) Ihry of Papillion, NE, Lynne (Jon) Hesse of Minneapolis, MN, Rachel (Joe) Degenstein of the Woodlands, TX, Patricia (James) Kirchner of La Crosse, WI, Kevin (Shari Sussex) Ihry of Fargo, ND, Karen (Mark) Gould of Oconomowoc, WI, John (Peggy Visby) Ihry of Hope, Sarah (Richard) Heuer of Lester Prairie, MN, and Beth Ihry of Minneapolis, MN; nieces and nephews; In-laws Wayne and Kay Crum of Rushville, IL, Judy Hoerman of Canton, IL; Brothers-in-law Curt (Andrea) Crum of Roseville, IL and Cody Crum of St. Paul, MN; and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by his father Elmer (Pete), brother Paul and father-in-law Larry Hoerman.
Donald Clayton Spencer
Donald Clayton Spencer, 83, of Brewster, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, at the Jennie Melham Medical Center in Broken Bow, NE. He was born July 27, 1926, in Brewster to Roy and Elma (Copp) Spencer.
Survivors of the immediate family include his wife, Doris; two sons, Dale (Terrill) Spencer of Brewster and Mike Spencer of Lincoln; three sisters, Ima Stapleman of Albuquerque, N.M., Sandra (Conrad) Erickson of Burwell and Dixie (Duanne) Gaedke of North Platte; and two brothers, Ted Shirley) Spencer of Brewster and Jerry (Edna) Spencer of Burwell. Other survivors include 12 grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren.
He grew up on the family ranch and attended rural school and continued his education at Brewster High School graduating in 1944. After his education he joined the Army serving the occupational forces in Japan.
He was united in marriage to Doris Wells on May 18, 1947, enjoying more than 60 years of marriage. Don and Doris lived on the family ranch working with Don’s parents and brothers. They later started Spencer Herefords, which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Nov. 21, 2009.
Don was a hunting and fishing enthusiast. He liked to ice fish and loved the outdoors. He was a Husker fan, volleyball and football. In his later years he enjoyed everything sports related and staying up on current events. He was a devoted conservative Republican. Don was a great Hereford enthusiast, traveling with the Super 8 group, attending the Junior National Hereford Shows and always working to promote the breed.
Don was a member of the American Legion for more than 60 years, served on the board for the Sandhills Cattle Association, was a lifetime member of the American Hereford Association and was a member of Stockgrowers - Nebraska Cattleman.
Don’s greatest pride was in his family. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than anything. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Dan. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Post No. 323, the Nebraska Hereford Foundation, or the donor’s choice.
Mary von Forell
WHEATLAND, Wyo. - A memorial service for Mary von Forell, 52, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, at the First Christian Church in Wheatland, with Jim Scott officiating.
She died Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, at the Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland. She courageously battled bladder cancer for over a year, even before she was diagnosed. It is an honor for us to share this amazing woman's story.
Mary was born Jan. 8, 1957, in Billings, Mont., the daughter of Leo and Donna (Dowlin) McDonnell. She was reared and educated in Billings, graduating from Billings High School in 1975, and continued on to be a phenomenal gymnast and team roper on the national level at Oklahoma State University and Montana State, which she gained her degree from.
After college Mary went on to work for Iowa Beef Improvement Association. She then returned to Montana to help her father and brother continue to build and develop Midland Bull Test. Midland is now the most renowned performance test facility in the world.
Twenty-one years ago Mary moved to Wyoming to marry Hardy von Forell. They raised three children, Kristine, Ben, and Amanda. Mary's enjoyment of breeding and showing cattle led her to inspire the same in her children and they had numerous champions throughout the country. This family activity made her family very close and allowed her to develop wonderful friendships throughout the country.
Mary always encouraged greatness. Not only did she believe the people around her could succeed, she knew it and demanded it. First and foremost she was a mother and this quality she passed on to her children and family. She was the kind of leader who did not lead only by direction, but encouragement and example. The example she set was one that allowed her to be idolized. Everything that she did was purposeful and if there is a fault in what she did it was that she was too selfless at times. Her acute eye for detail allowed her to enhance everything around her, from building one of the best cow herds in America to encouraging creativity and sensitivity. However, with everything that she achieved, everyone who really knew her will remember her for her passion and her compassion. Her love had no boundaries and no prejudice. Those closest to her felt the core of her love and excelled because of it. It is our hope that she is remembered as the compassionate, competitive, loving woman whom we all knew. We want her to be remembered for who she was; the woman whose obituary took hours to write because as we dug deeper into our memories, happy tears and loving stories were shared and cherished.
The family appreciates the skilled and loving hands that provided care to Mary from the staff of the Wheatland Hospital, Billings Clinic, Cheyenne Hospital, University Hospital in Denver, and MD Anderson in Houston.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include her husband, Hardy of Wheatland; children, Kristine (Levi) Maltby of Great Falls, Mont., Benjamin of Annapolis, Md., and Amanda of El Dorado, Kan.; mother, Donna McDonnell of Missoula, Mont.; siblings, Leo (Debbie) McDonnell of Columbus, Mont., Jeanette (Scott) Manley of Missoula, Mont., Patty (Tim) Brus of Cody, Wyo., Kevin (Beth) McDonnell of Townsend, Mont., and Mike McDonnell of Missoula; nieces and nephews, Darcy, Steve, Kelsey, Buffy, Erin, Andrew, Augusta, Kathryn, Grace, Christian, and Zane. As well as numerous other family members - aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and great nieces and nephews who supported Mary in her battle with cancer. Friends from every stage of her life have stopped to visit, called and sent cards of support this past year.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jake Landers, Dr. John Edwards, Lee Hershrud, Tyler Braisted, Hershel LeClair and John Tucker.
Memorials may be sent to a charity Mary organized titled "Wheel Get You There" (a fund to assist cancer patients to travel for treatment) in care of Platte Valley Bank, P.O. Box 337, Wheatland, WY 82201.
Gorman Funeral Homes-Platte Chapel of Wheatland is in charge of the arrangements.
John E. Deewall
John E. Deewall passed away July 22, 2009 in Comanche County Kansas.
Born July 3, 1915, on a farm south of Coldwater he was the oldest son of Roy and Nettie Deewall.
A farmer and rancher he was a lifetime resident of Comanche County. His family maintained a small herd of Registered Herefords and a larger herd of top quality commercial Herefords. John hosted a stop on the Kansas Hereford Tour several times over the years. He enjoyed attending Kansas Hereford Events.
John was a Veteran of World War II having served in the European Theater with The 378th Infantry. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was Past Commander of The Coldwater V.F.W. where he was in charge of the Local Honor Guard for many years. He was a past member of The American Hereford Association and the Kansas Hereford Association. He was a Charter Member of NCBA and had been active in The Kansas Livestock Association serving as Comanche County Committeeman.
He is survived by his wife Jane E., a daughter Elizabeth Smith of Alva, OK, 2 step sons and 3 step daughters. Funeral services were July 26th with Full Military Honors.
Alice J. McIntosh
Early in the morning on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, Alice J. McIntosh, 92, went to be with the Lord. She passed away at Aspen Gardens, an assisted living residence in Helena where she had lived for over three years following a fall that resulted in a broken hip. She left this earth uncomplaining, the same way she had lived her whole life.
Alice was born in Butte Sept. 24, 1916, the first child of Charles and Edith Cunliffe. Her family moved a number of times through her early years, moving wherever Charles could find work as a miner, truck driver, carpenter and farmer. She attended school in Avon and Butte and graduated from Big Fork High School in northern Minnesota when her family moved to a homestead there in the early 1930s.
In 1934, she enrolled at Macalester College in St. Paul and graduated in 1938 with a degree in teaching. Her college years were years of hard work a she worked at the home of a St. Paul family for her board and room at the rate of 10 cents per hour. Alice spent many long days attending school, rushing home to her job as housekeeper, babysitter and sometimes cook and then studying long into the night.
She moved back to Montana after graduation, completed some more courses at what is now Western Montana College in Dillon and secured a teaching job at Halfway School therefore returning to the Avon area where she was to spend her life until her fall in February of 2005.
Alice began her teaching career with three students, all the daughters of Alex and Ida Jones. When Ida became quite ill, the school and its teacher and students moved to the home of Ida’s parents, the McIntosh Ranch on Three Mile Creek. Alice set up her school in a new log building on the ranch and lived in room in the McIntosh home. There she met Will McIntosh who was recuperating from a horse fall and so began a relationship that resulted in their marriage on Sept. 14, 1941, and lasted almost 43 years until Will passed away in 1986. All their years together were spent on the ranch they both loved. To their union two children were born, Margaret who resides in Helena, and Bill who lives on the ranch.
Alice was dedicated to her role as wife, mother and rancher. She loved to sew and worked late into the night many times finishing garments for her family and herself. She was known as a wonderful cook and for many years cooked for the haying crew preparing three big meals each day for the crew of 10 or more. Will often commented it was Alice’s cooking that brought back many of the hay men year after year.
Alice loved Avon and was very involved in community activities. She was a faithful member of the Get-Together Club and served for many years as president. She was also a member of the Avon Community Church and taught Sunday school for many years. She was active in the Avon Community Club and for a number of years headed up the committee that put on the Fall Turkey Dinner that funded many repairs and projects at the community hall. Alice especially enjoyed afternoons spent at ceramics classes at Ruth Schultz’s house in Avon. She loved to crochet and enjoyed tole painting as well. She was a member of the Little Blackfoot Extension Club and especially enjoyed the company of the ladies in that organization.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Edith; husband, Will; sister, Margaret; and brother, Russel.
She is survived by her children, Margaret and Bill; six grandchildren, Richard, John and Kurt (Margaret’s children) and Lou, Heather and Gibson (the children of Bill and he wife, Jill).
Alice is already missed and will be always fondly remembered by all who knew her.
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Thomas E. Connelley
“The Beef Man”
Thomas E. Connelley age 63 of Belle Fourche died suddenly on Monday June 15, 2009 at the Spearfish Regional Hospital.
The funeral service will be held 11am Monday June 22nd, 2009 at the Christian Life Center in Belle Fourche with Rev. Paul Howard officiating. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 pm Sunday at Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche. Inurnment will take place in Pine Slope Cemetery, Belle Fourche.
Thomas Edward Connelley was born February 24, 1946 in a little old house near Hugo, Colorado. He was the second son of John and Virginia (Elliot) Connelley. Tom grew up on his father’s ranch southwest of Wild Horse, CO. He spent his youngest years interested in cattle and riding horses. One of his fondest memories was going to horse sales with his dad. When he was 9 years old, Uncle Bill Connelley gave him a colt and he named him Bimbo. That was his first horse.
Tom’s first seven years of grade school were spent at Aroya, CO. Later he graduated from high school in Kit Carson, CO. During high school, he was involved in all the seasonal sports including rodeo. As a senior he was proud to have won the Colorado State Bulldogging High School Championship. It was one of his biggest thrills in life.
Tom knew at an early age that he wanted to be a cattle buyer and his opportunity to learn the business came when he was 24. By that time he was married to Peggy Turner and had two children, Dawn Marie and Tom Jr.. Tom went to work for American Beef Packers. When he was 25, Peggy passed away and his mother helped him take care of the children until he remarried 5 years later.
In 1976 he started buying cattle at Foxley Cattle Company. In 1979 when Foxley sold their packing plant, Tom became an independent order buyer, buying all classes of cattle. In 1983 he had the opportunity to lease the Eagle Rock Ranch near Cheyenne, WY. This ranch was very special to Tom. In 1988 he left the ranch and moved to Billings MT and he bought cattle in that area until 1991 when he moved to Belle Fourche. On May 20, 1995 he was married to Dorothy (Hemmingson) Ireland in Belle Fourche, where they have lived since.
In 2003 Tom started a beef business, buying beef and selling it processed to his many retail customers. Tom became well known as “The Beef Man” during these years. Tom also enjoyed cooking and he cooked and catered meals to many brandings, rodeos, weddings, and special events. Tom loved doing that very much, and it was during a branding event like this when he suffered a severe heart attack at a ranch in Montana. Tom died while doing what he loved to do. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Tom is survived by his wife Dorothy of Belle Fourche; son, Thomas (Christina) Connelley of East Rochester, Ohio; step-son, Rob (Donna) Ireland of Watertown, SD; daughter, Jennifer Sargent of Loveland, CO; step-daughters, Barb (Brad) Gartner of Interior SD, RaVonne (Keith) Lukonen of Watertown SD; brother, Jim (Janet) Connelley; 5 grandchildren; and 5 step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Dawn Marie Woltersdorf; and grandson, Tim Sargent.
Pierce H. (P.H.) White Jr.
Pierce H. (P.H.) White Jr., 77, Dyer County civic leader, cattleman and entrepreneur, passed away on June 11 at his home in Dyersburg. He spent his life in service to his family, his church, and his community, contributing generously of his abundant energy and creative ideas to many endeavors.
P.H. graduated from University of Tennessee College of Agriculture and was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He devoted much of his career to raising registered Hereford cattle and to advancing that breed by serving as director and president of the American Hereford Association.
In addition to being a successful cattleman, P.H. led Dyer County as county executive for 12 years. Since the early 1970s, P.H. has operated a flourishing company to manufacture and sell the Cow-Life Cattle Rub, one of numerous products he personally invented and patented. He served on the Board of Directors of First Citizens National Bank for over 30 years.
Boy Scouts of America benefited from P.H.'s lifetime involvement. As a former Eagle Scout and recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, P.H. served on the first staff at Camp Mac Morris in the 1940s, was scoutmaster of Troop 87 for 18 years, and president of the West Tennessee Council. For the past 25 years he has organized and hosted the annual "Seafeasters" fundraiser to benefit scouting.
He was a lifelong, devoted member of First United Methodist Church, president of its Wesley Homes ministry, and a loyal member of the Sellers Sunday School Class. As past president of the Dyersburg Noon Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow, he founded and chaired the annual Rural-Urban Day.
A descendant of the Todd and Burgie families who were early settlers of Dyer County in the 1840s, P.H. is survived by his wife of 55 years, Polly Webb White, their four children, Nancy White Bryan of Arlington, Va.; Marion White Tilson of Atlanta, Ga.; Sally White Veith of Alexandria, Va.; and Dr. Pierce H. White III of Dyersburg, as well as 10 grandchildren.
P.H.'s numerous philanthropic interests include the West Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America and First United Methodist Church of Dyersburg.
Elizabeth “Libby” McCullough Tucker Cowgill
Elizabeth “Libby” McCullough Tucker Cowgill, granddaughter of Overton Harris (1856-1931) was born on September 4th, 1918, in Harris, Missouri to Gird and Elizabeth Amber (Harris) McCullough. She passed on June 9th, 2009, at the Sullivan County Memorial hospital as the result of a stroke.
Libby spent her earliest years in Harris, MO where she loved to ride horses, roller skate, play tennis, swim and play marbles at school. A tomboy, she loved being outdoors and loved nature. Libby was musically considered to be a child prodigy, as she played the piano by ear and by sight. At the age of four, she played for silent movies at the Harris Opera House, owned by her family. Her first piano teachers were her mother and Aunt Abbie Harris. At the age of sixteen, she was sent to New York and attended the Julliard School of music where she became an accomplished pianist.
In 1937, she married Daniel Pratt Tucker, and to this union, three children were born: Randolph Tucker, who survived only three days; Daniel Pratt Tucker, Jr.; and Martha Elizabeth Tucker.
In 1948, Libby married William Wayne Cowgill, and to this union, two sons were born; William Stackhouse (Stack) and Harris McCullough (Cully). They lived in Milan the rest of her life.
Preceding her in death are her parents, her two husbands, three brothers, one infant son and one grandson.
Libby is survived by four children, ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and to nephews; John Warren McCullough of Trenton, Missouri, and David Charles Cowgill of Green City, Missouri.
Edwin A. Neu
Edwin A. Neu, passed away on June 6, 2009 near Ashley, ND. The son of Andreas and Louisa (Weber) Neu, he was born May 1, 1923 on the family homestead two miles west of Ashley, ND. He attended country school and worked on the family farm.
He was united in marriage to Estella Woeszner on September 28, 1947 in Zion Lutheran Church in Ashley. They made their home on the Woeszner family homestead east of Ashley. They have raised purebred Hereford cattle for over 60 years. In 1979, the Neu Hereford Ranch was chosen to host the Junior Hereford Field Day.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a past member of Zion I rural Lutheran Church. He was also a member of Gold Star Saddle Club and North Dakota Hereford Association. He had been on the McIntosh County Soil Conservation Board for 17 years and in 1965 his farm won an Achievement Award.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Steven (Judy) Neu of Green Bay, WI; and Ralph (Debra) Neu of Ashley; one sister, Edna Eszlinger of Ashley; one sister-in-law, Leona Neu of Ashley; and three grandsons, Shiloh, Zachary and Jentry.
His parents, two brothers, Richard and Herbert and one sister, Charolette Cooper-Shier preceded him in death.
Kurt & Eric Harder...
Deaths of two brothers devastate Washington community
The small Franklin County, Washington, town of Kahlotus, maybe more accurately described as an extended family of 220 people, is reeling from the deaths of two brothers who were community leaders. Kurt Harder, 45, and his brother Eric, 39, died June 5 when they were overcome by fumes while using a gas-powered pump to drain a leaking cistern at Eric's home. The brothers planned to drain the 6,500-gallon cistern, let it dry, patch it, and refill it. The enclosed cistern has a 3-foot hole at the top and a ladder that went straight down into the tank, said their older brother, Bill Harder Jr.
Kurt apparently realized what was happening and was able to climb out of the cistern and get to the house to call their father, Harder said. "He said something was awful bad and to get there as fast as he could," Harder said. "Then he went back down to try to save his brother. He tried to carry him up the ladder, but he fell back down. That's how they found them."
Volunteer firefighter/EMTs with Franklin Fire District 2 pulled the men out of the cistern and tried to revive them. One of the rescuers was also affected by the fumes. He was taken to Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco and then flown to Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, Harder said. He has since returned home. The emergency responders are close friends of the Harder family, which likely added to the stress of the situation.
"It's a terrible tragedy," said Sheriff Richard Lathim.
Kurt and Eric Harder were the great-grandsons of one of Kahlotus' founders, Hans Harder, and were fourth-generation operators of the family farm and ranch. They worked with their father, William Harder Sr., and their older brother. Kurt managed the wheat farm, while Eric and his wife Terri managed the Hereford cattle business.
"It's not just going to be a great loss to the family," Harder said as he talked about how his brothers grew up in Kahlotus, were active in the community, and how Kurt was like a father to many in town.
Kurt was chairman of the Franklin County Farm Service Agency, president of the Franklin County Wheat Growers Assoc., and a Franklin Fire District 2 commissioner. He also was a member of the Natural Resource Conservation District, Washington Cattleman's Assoc.,, National Cattleman's Beef Assoc., and Washington Wheat Growers Assoc.
Eric was president of the Kahlotus Lions Club, chairman of the Kahlotus School Board, and a Franklin Fire District 2 volunteer firefighter. He also was involved with the Washington Cattleman's Assoc., National Cattleman's Beef Assoc., and Washington Wheat Growers Assoc.
Superintendent Randy Behrens said, "Both Eric and Kurt were very active, very strong leaders within the community. Kahlotus is going to miss both of them tremendously."
The brothers died the day before the annual Kahlotus Days festival, which takes place the first Saturday of June. They were on the Kahlotus Days' committee and were going to be the cooks for the Lions Club breakfast on Saturday, their brother said. The Lions Club turned the breakfast into a memorial to the men, he said. They accepted donations for the breakfast, and "the money box was just stuffed with donations," Harder said.
Eric Harder leaves behind his wife Terri of 13 years, a daughter Nicole (10), and two sons: Eric Max (11) and Timothy J. "TJ" (7).
Eric and Kurt are survived by their older brother and parents, William George Sr. and Vivian Harder.
The brothers will be buried side by side at the Harder Family Cemetery in Kahlotus.
- By Paula Horton, thenewstribune.com, 6/9
William T. Berry "Dub" Jr.
William T "Dub" Berry Jr., 88, of Lenexa, KS, passed away May 21, 2009. Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at D.W. Newcomers, Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS. There will be a private family Interment at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Dub was born April 4, 1921 in Vernon, TX to William Thomas and Martha Esther Berry.
Dub's career spanned over 50 years of notable accomplishments and recognitions. He was raised on a livestock farm in Texas, graduating from Texas A&M University in 1942 with a B.S. degree in Animal Husbandry and immediately went on active duty as a commissioned 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army. His military service included 2 1/2 years of overseas service in the Southwest Pacific Theater and ended with service as a Lt. Col. in the United States Air Force Reserves. From 1946 to 1953, Dub operated a large commercial cattle and farming enterprise in partnership with his father in the panhandle of Texas. In 1953, he joined the staff of the Animal Husbandry Department at Texas A&M University. He served as Professor of Beef Cattle Production, conducted research in animal nutrition and genetics and received both his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Animal Nutrition. During his tenure at Texas A&M, he received the Distinguished Teaching Award and was elected the Outstanding Professor in the School of Agriculture.
From 1960-1967, Dr. Berry was the Operations Manager for Winrock Farms in Arkansas and Oklahoma. From 1967-1974, he was the Executive Vice President of the American Hereford Association in Kansas City, MO. From 1974-1979, Dr. Berry was Sr. Vice President and Director of the Victorio Land and Cattle Company and Western Farm Management in Phoenix, AZ. From 1980-1986, Dr. Berry was Executive Vice-President of the National Cattlemen's Association in Denver, CO. After retiring from NCA, he continued his business endeavors serving as Agricultural and Food Consultant with LBAS Consulting Group as well as his own private business, Berry Enterprises in Lenexa, KS.
Dub and Mabel moved to Lakeview Village in 1999 where he continued to be active in both community and Lakeview Village committees. In addition to his vast career, Dub was recognized worldwide for his many contributions to the agricultural and cattle communities serving on numerous international committees and boards.
Dub was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mabel Barbour Berry and his son-in-law Michael A. Kearny. Dub is survived by his three children, William Thomas Berry, III and wife Lisa of Bella Vista, AR, Judy Spafford and her husband Mike of Lenexa, KS, Blanche Kearny of Olathe, KS, Granddaughter Jennifer Hays and her husband Robb, Grandson Mark Berry, his wife Rhonda and great grandson, Luke, Granddaughter Kristal McMillan and her husband Nathan, and great Granddaughter Alyssa, Grandson Josh Berry and Grandson Matt Berry, his sister, Betty Koeninger of N Little Rock, AR, and his devoted companion Phylas Lose of Lenexa, KS.
The Berry Family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the many friends, family and professionals whose kindness and compassion made his journey easier. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Dub's name to the Texas A&M University Foundation, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840.
Douglas Lee Temple
Douglas Lee Temple, 66, of Porcupine , SD, died Saturday, May 2, 2009.
He was born June 18, 1942 in Rapid City. Douglas was raised and resided in the Rockyford area his whole life. He attended grade schools at several area rural schools. While attending high school in Gordon, NE, Douglas was president and Star Farmer of the Future Farmers of America chapter. This involvement in FFA led to an extensive trip through Europe that left a big impression upon him. Doug was a longtime member and director of the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association.
He married Judy Hanneman in 1959 and raised a family of six children on the family ranch at Rockyford. His last seven years were spent with his compassionate and caring friend, Madonna Adams with whom he found great peace and love. Doug was first and foremost a rancher and cattleman. He raised top notch commercial horned Hereford cattle. He operated his ranch through the years with the assistance of valued hired men, many of whom helped him for over 20 years. He valued his good neighbors and the help they traded at branding and shipping time as one of his greatest assets. Doug’s greatest love was working his cattle with his family, all mounted on horses that were raised and broke on the Pitchfork Ranch. These horses all descended from two mares given to him by his uncle, Willard Lange, that were descended from his Grandfather Lange’s horses from before 1900. Doug’s idea of a vacation was trucking cattle for the neighbors or hauling his equipment somewhere to be worked on. He treasured his relationship with people that he did business with.
Survivors include two sons, Curtis Temple and Merle Temple, both of Porcupine, two daughters, Kim Lensegrav, and her husband, Ken, Kyle, and Jennifer Temple, Chadron, NE, his special companion, Madonna Adams, and her family, Rapid City; and 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Also his trusted and faithful sidekick, LeRoy Pourier and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons; A.D. and Jeff and his former wife, Judy.
A memorial has been established to the Sky Ranch for Boys, Sky Ranch, SD, near Camp Crook.
Conner Albert Morgan
BURWELL - Conner Albert Morgan, 2, of Burwell, NE, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Valley County Health Systems Hospital in Ord.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church in Burwell. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell. The Rev. Alan Petersen will officiate.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hitchcock Funeral Home in Burwell.
Conner was born Oct. 18, 2006, at Superior to Patrick and Jessica (Adams) Morgan.
Survivors of the immediate family include his parents and a sister, Claira Morgan, of Burwell; grandparents, Mike and Deb Adams of Superior and Ronny and Kay Morgan of Burwell; and great-grandparents, Marjorie Everhart of Hastings, Wayne and Betty Adams of Superior, Doris Morgan of Burwell and Inez Munn of Waverly.
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Norman C. Brademeyer
Funeral Services for Norman C. Brademeyer, 83, of Dickinson formerly of Taylor will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Immanuel Church of Taylor with Pastor Lynn Marshall officiating. Burial will be in the Immanuel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Stevenson Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and continues on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the chapel and at the church one hour prior to the service.
Norman passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at St. Luke’s Home in Dickinson.
Norman was born Oct. 29, 1925 to Albert and Elsie (Gerhardt) Brademeyer in Taylor. He attended school in Taylor, graduating valedictorian in 1943. Following graduation he attended Jamestown College for a short time. He then returned home to help his dad on the family farm.
Norman raised registered polled Hereford cattle and through the years earned numerous championships in area livestock shows. In 1973, he was honored as the North Dakota Polled Hereford Association Man of the Year for his years of service.
Norman was a lifetime member of the Immanuel Church of Taylor, serving various roles. In later years, he served as sexton of the church cemetery and took great pride in maintaining accurate church records. One of his favorite pastimes was taking long drives in the country, admiring the beauty around him. Friends always enjoyed visiting Norman because of his quick wit and genuine interest in others.
He is survived by a sister-in-law; Lorraine Brademeyer and numerous cousins and friends.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elsie and a brother Vernon.
A special thank you for his loving care to the staff of St. Luke’s Nursing Home; Bill and Jeanette Dohrmann, Harlan and Gloria Bloom and Don and Kristi Rasmussen.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Morrie Jensen
F.M. ‘Morrie’ Jensen, 83, Rapid City, SD and formerly of Caputa, SD died Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Fountain Springs Healthcare.
Morrie was born March 2, 1926 in Rapid City, the son of Albert C. and Violet (Speck) Jensen. He was raised in Scenic, SD and attended all 12 years of school in the Scenic Public School system. He was active in all the school activities and basketball during the years he was in school. In 1945 he moved with his parents to a ranch located on Kube Table north of Scenic. He helped on the ranch and also did custom trucking.
In the latter 1940s and early 1950s, Morrie and his brother, Jim, made custom combine runs into Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska during the wheat harvest season in these states. In 1951 Morrie married Joyce Jurisch and at this time they started and established their own ranching and farming enterprise on Kube Table. Beginning in 1956, Registered Hereford cattle were incorporated into the cattle herd and gradually Black Angus were purchased and added to the cattle herd in 1980. Since that time both Angus and Hereford were in the Annual Production Sale held at the ranch.
Morrie was a director on the Pennington County Fair Board and served nine years, three different terms. Morrie was also appointed to the SD State Weed Board. He was chairman for several of the ten years he served. He also served a number of years on the Pennington County Weed Board and was also a community committeeman on the Pennington County ASCS. He was an active member of the Black Hills Hereford Association, served as a director of SD Hereford Association, was a member of both the American Hereford and American Angus Associations and was named to the 1995 Hall of Fame at the Black Hills Stock Show.
Morrie is survived by partners and part of the family, Mike and Jodie Lehrkamp and their family, Caputa; one sister-in-law, Joyce Whitney, Spearfish and other cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Jensen, Sept. 23, 2007.
Jacque Arneson
Jacqueline "Jacque" Althea Arneson, 46, died of cancer Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the family ranch near Gilt Edge, MT. Jacque had her mother, Joy, and brother, Jess, by her side. She fought a courageous battle with cancer for four years.
Jacque was born to James and Alice Joy (Poetter) Arneson on Dec. 29, 1962, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Lewistown. In 1981, she graduated from Fergus High School in Lewistown. Jacque's complete life was being involved on the Poetter Ranch where Hereford cattle were raised. Working the cattle was a highlight each day. She was a true cowgirl at heart, assisting Sharon Martin for several years at the Big Sky Central Entry for rodeo contestants as the entry assistant.
Jacque was a member of the Hereford Association, the Montana Stockgrowers, and the Anna Smalley Chapter 112, Order of Eastern Star. She also served as an election judge. Jacque was deeply devoted to her family, especially her brother, Jess.
She is survived by her mother, Joy; her brother, Jess both of the family ranch; several aunts and uncles and a great aunt Pat Davis of California; as well as numerous close friends.
Jacque was preceded in death by her father, Jim in 2007 and her grandparents, George and Alice Poetter and Art and Frances Arneson.
Memorials are suggested to the Grass Range Ambulance or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
Bob Brooks
Robert E. Brooks, 81, a prominent farmer and rancher, died Monday, March 16, 2009, from complications of Lou Gehrig's disease in Great Falls, MT, surrounded by his family.
Bob was born Sept. 30, 1927, in a stone farm house near Glenburn, ND to James and Goldie Brooks. He graduated from Glenburn High School, where he excelled in basketball and played trombone in the school band. He was also a member of the Glenburn Baptist Church. With the support of their parents, Bob and his brother Loren purchased their first Hereford heifers in 1943, starting a lifelong commitment to the breed. From that small beginning, their herd expanded rapidly. The cornerstone of their breeding program consisted mainly of Line 1 breeding, specifically females of Prince Domino breeding and herd sires Mischief Aster and WHR Proud Mixer C. He was the sire of most of the bulls in their National Western Stock Show carload in Denver in 1951. In 1950, with the cooperation of their parents, another ranch was purchased near Burlington.
On Dec. 11, 1958, Bob married Alexzine Grenz. They made their home on the Burlington ranch, where they raised their three girls. Bob loved the ranch life, enjoyed teaching his girls to ride horse and work cattle. Brooks Ranch had their first production sale in 1958, and 55 sales followed. Some of these were rated as the top 10 sales of the year by the American Hereford Association. The Brooks brothers were among some of the first breeders to begin performance testing on their registered herd. A second ranch was purchased near Hardin, MT, in 1975. In 1977, they were registered as the third largest registered herd in the nation by the American Hereford Association. In the later years, he enjoyed farming and ranching side by side with his daughter, Candy. They grew wheat, durum, barley and sunflowers.
Some of their achievements include owning the grandsire of a Denver Champion bull, and the Grand Champion Hereford Bull at the Calgary Stampede. Bob was instrumental in getting his grandchildren interested in livestock, and enjoyed helping them select their 4-H steers and watching them show. Bob was a member of the ND Stockmen’s Association for 56 years, and was an active member of the North Dakota Hereford Association where he served as director and president. He also served as a trustee in the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Minot.
Bob walked softly around his herd of cows. He would carry a baby calf on his saddle, coaxing a cow to come and find shelter in the barn. He was a true and honest cowboy, loved and respected by his family.
Bob lovingly cared for his wife, Alexzine, for many years after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He stayed by her side as she battled the disease and cared for her at home until she passed away on Nov. 3, 2008. His children and grandchildren loved to hear him sing and whistle his large repertoire of old songs.
Bob’s family includes: his daughters, Lisa (Troy) Lindquist, of Great Falls, Candy (Duane Tofteland) Brooks, of rural Minot, and Becky (Ron) Nelson, of Great Falls, his brother, Loren (Janet) Brooks, of Hardin; and his four grandchildren, Kelsey, Brooks, Connor, and Allie.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife and parents.
Memorials are suggested to the ALS Association and the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Bud Stadstad, 82
Leroy “Bud” Kenneth Stadstad, age 82, of Northfield, and formerly of Dennison, died Monday, March 16, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Leroy was born July 21, 1926, in Grand Forks, N.D., the son of William and Cora (Storstad) Stadstad. He was raised on his parents’ farm near Manvel, along with his two brothers, where they raised various crops and animals. He attended country school through eighth grade and graduated from Manvel Central High School in 1943. From 1943-1945 he lived and worked in Washington near Seattle at a Boeing Factory, building planes for WWII. Bud returned to Manvel in 1945 and managed the Manvel Farmers Union Elevator. In 1950 he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving two years in Korea and Japan in the Military Police. On Oct. 10, 1953, Leroy was united in marriage to Lavina Mae Bartels in Elgin. He graduated from Winona State College with a teaching degree in 1956, then moved to Cannon Falls where he managed the Farmers Union Elevator. In 1959 he and Lavina purchased the Dennison Mill and Elevator which they owned and operated until retirement in1989. Bud had never lost his love for farming and in 1969 purchased a farm southeast of Dennison near Vang Lutheran Church, where he raised crops and Polled Hereford beef cattle. For a number of years he showed Polled Herefords at the state fair and was still active in farming helping his son-in-law plant in the spring of 2008. He even added some Black Angus on the farm.
Leroy was elected to the Northfield School Board for three terms, was a charter member of both the Manvel American Legion and the Dennison Lions Club and was a longtime member of the Dennison Lutheran Church. He loved to golf, watch sports, play cards and meet for coffee and euchre in Dennison most mornings. He liked to fish and looked forward to meeting his brothers at Springsteel Resort near Warroad on Lake of the Woods for their annual fishing trip. Following retirement from the elevator in 1989, Bud and Lavina spent their winters in Apache Junction, Ariz.
Bud is survived by his wife, Lavina; son, Karl (Jean) of Eagan; daughters, Kari Stadstad of St. Ann, Mo., Lori (Darwin) Amy of Dennison, and Martha (Mark) Larson of Eagan; brothers, Ray (Frances) of Grand Forks, N.D., and Odell (Reggie) of Manvel, N.D.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law, Patty Stadstad.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009, at the Dennison Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the Prairie Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bierman Funeral Home of Northfield.
Funeral arrangements by the Bierman Funeral Home of Northfield.
James A. Fiedler
James A. Fiedler, 87, a Stanford , MT rancher and cowman, died of natural causes March 14 in Great Falls, MT.
Survivors include his wife, Judy of Stanford; daughter Jan (Ned) Ward and their daughter Bell, all of Sheridan, Wyo.; his late son Jim's children, Frank, Garth and Addie Fiedler, and their mother, Pam, all of Stanford; and daughter Jean (Todd) Klick and their daughters Katy and Nora, all of Simms, Mont.
Jim was born June 21, 1921, in Great Falls, MT, to Frank and Katherine Fiedler, and was raised south of Stanford. He graduated from Stanford High School in 1939.
As a young man, he worked for neighboring ranchers and began his love for being a cowboy. In his younger years, he also enjoyed rodeoing and loved calf-roping with friends.
He married Judith Ann Neubert on Dec. 10, 1959. They made their home on the Neubert homestead, where they raised their three children. He passed on his love of ranch life and hard work philosophy to his children.
Jim put together one of the finest commercial Hereford herds, buying the top L1 bulls from Les Holden, Jack Cooper and the Miles City Experiment Station. He later switched to straight Black Angus with Vermillion Ranch bloodlines, and once again created a premier herd of mother cows.
He loved Charlie Russell and the way his art depicted the cowboy life, particularly his pictures of the Judith Basin country.
Jim was a true cowboy and cowman, with the strongest of work ethics, which allowed him to put together a ranch that most only dreamed of. His ranches, cattle and horses were his life.
In addition to his son, James Armin Fiedler; he was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Katherine Fiedler; his brother, Bud Fiedler and twin brother Joe Fiedler; and sister Kathryn Fiedler.
Memorials are suggested to the Stanford Ambulance Service and may be sent to the Basin State Bank, Box 428, Stanford, MT 59479.
Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
Hilda Brown Snidow
Hilda Brown Snidow, 90, wife of B.C. “Bud” Snidow, passed away at home March 14, 2009 following a two year decline in health. Born May 5, 1918 in Hume, VA, Mrs. Snidow attended local schools and graduated from High School at Warrenton, VA. Bud and Hilda were married in Warrenton on February 5, 1951 and moved to Fairway, KS, in June, 1955 with Bud working for the American Hereford Association as Assistant Secretary. Burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Arrangements: Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri, 8837 Roe, Prairie Village, KS 66207.
Swain William House
Swain William (Bill) House, 93, Arkansas City, KS and Cedar Vale, KS, died Sunday, March 8, 2009, at his Arkansas City home.
He was a resident of Cedar Vale until 1992, when he moved to Arkansas City. In 1933, he graduated from Cedar Vale High School. After graduating from Arkansas City Junior College, he finished his bachelor's degree in 1937 and his law degree in 1939, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Bill married Catharine Holroyd in 1938, in Cedar Vale. They lived in Cedar Vale, where he ranched and practiced law. She preceded him him in death in 1990.
After practicing law briefly, his father-in-law became ill and Bill decided to take over the ranch after his death. He changed from a steers to a cow-calf operation, expanding and building what is known as House Hereford Ranch. Bill was an active participant on behalf of the beef industry. A few of his past ventures include: president of the American Hereford Association in 1963-1964, president of the Kansas Livestock Association 1964-1965 and a two-term president of the American Nation Cattlemen's Association in 1968 and 1969. He was the first Kansan to head that organization.
Mr. House had a strong influence in many state and national legislative endeavors concerning the entire beef cattle business. As a leader of the ANCA, he worked on committees that were successful in establishing import quotas on beef from Australia and New Zealand. These quotas have been advantageous in maintaining the stability of the beef industry in the United States. In 1992, he married Carol Ard Smith, in Cedar Vale, at the Wee Kirk Church. That same year, Bill was also honored as the “Kansas Stockman of the Year” and recently received the 2008 Chautauqua County Pioneer Award. Active in many organizations, Bill has touched many lives in a positive and caring way. Friends were a treasure to him and he enjoyed life to the fullest. He made everyone feel special and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Carol, of the home; two stepsons, Jason and Jeff Smith and his wife, Eryn; three grandchildren, Micah Jeffrey, Addie Mae and Canaan Swayne, all of Manhattan, Kan.; brother, Alvin House and his wife, Anne, of Okemos, Mich.; sister-in-law, Louise House, of Bartlesville, Okla.; mother-in-law, Hattie Mae Ard, Arkansas City; brothers-in-law, Bruce Ard and wife Jeanette, of Kinsley, Kan., and Michael N. Ard, Okinawa, Japan; extended family, Michael Young, wife Sunny and children Uriah and Jasper, Cedar Vale; goddaughter, Lorri Pontious and husband John; children, Adam and Chelsea; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert R. House.
Memorials have been established with the Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum and the Denton Art Center or Hospice of Kansas. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.rindt-erdman.com. ADV.
S. Lynn Loosli
S. Lynn Loosli was called home to his Heavenly Father on February 12, 2009, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and friends.
Lynn was born on July 25, 1935, in St. Anthony, ID, to Stanley and Katie Loosli. He spent his early years on his family’s farm. While growing up, Lynn says he had only one dream: becoming a farmer. He attended schools in Ashton, ID, where he participated in football and basketball. Lynn was also active in the Future Farmers of America and received the prestigious National Star Farmer award. He was elected as a National Vice President of the FFA, traveling all over the US promoting the program. Lynn graduated in 1953 from North Fremont High School.
Lynn attended Utah State Agricultural College in Logan, Utah, and became a nominee for the Rhoades Scholar. Instead of taking this award, he continued in the ag field and graduated in 1957. That fall he entered the military to fulfill his ROTC commitment and then returned to Ashton to farm.
His first project was raising eight acres of potatoes, followed the next year by seven registered Hereford heifers. Lynn continued raising potatoes and cattle just on a much larger scale. Lynn’s hobby eventually bloomed into a full-fledged commitment to breeding excellent stock. He raised Herefords for the first 20 years, but in recent years changed to Red Angus, currently breeding 350 head of cows. Lynn maintained a life-long interest in seeking out, and applying, the newest innovations in farming and ranching technology. He worked closely with the extension service out of the University of Idaho to put theory into large-scale practice and to get his findings out to other ranchers.
In the 1980s, he worked with his local veterinarian to reduce copper deficiency in calves through copper injections. He also achieved advances in farming. In the late 1970s, an employee noticed a potato mutation — a potato vine about half the size of a regular Russet vine — in one field. Lynn and his brother reproduced the mutated potato, eventually patenting it. The HiLite patent was the first utility patent on a potato variety in the US; it was the first patent on a potato that could be used for any purpose.
On December 19, 1956, he married Portia Reeves of Brigham City, UT, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. They became the parents of nine children. Lynn was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Lynn served for six years in the Idaho State Legislature for District 28 and served on several committees. He truly cherished that experience. Lynn was active in many civic groups including the Rotary Club, Republican Party, and American Legion. He also served on numerous farming and irrigation boards including the Committee of Nine for 12 years. In 1995, Lynn was inducted into the Agricultural Hall of Fame.
His great love was his wife, his children, and especially his grandchildren. Lynn was always proud to tell everyone how wonderful they were. He often said, “There is hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear something wonderful about them.” He loved watching the local sport teams, especially when his children or grandchildren were involved.
Lynn is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Portia; children: Kathryn (M.J.) Pritchett of Piedmont, CA; Brian (Karen) Loosli of Ashton; Bruce (Connie) Loosli of Irvine, CA; Michelle Loosli of Arlington, VA; Joel (Barbara) Loosli of Riverton, UT; Jayne (Mel) Henderson of Falcon, CO; Sara (David) Kimball of Helotes, TX; Jared (Saren) Loosli of St. George, UT; and Aaron (Michelle) Loosli of Salt Lake City, UT ; and 29 grandchildren.
Lynn was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Gayle Wynn of New Port Beach, CA.
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Jesse Michael Southard
Jesse Michael Southard, 91, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Hoyt, KS passed away Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the Topeka Homestead. He was born October 30, 1916 in Comisky, KS the son of Robert Charles and Elsie Dennis Southard. Jesse worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone as a PBX repairman and owned a cattle ranch northeast of Hoyt, KS where he and his wife, Mary, lived for 40 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #327 in Hoyt and belonged to the Scottish rite and the Arab Shrine in Topeka. Jesse was a lifetime member of the Kansas Hereford Association.
He was married to Mary Catherine Chanoux on September 13, 1941 in Chicago, IL. She passed away September 12, 2004. He is survived by his daughters, Marilyn Rowland and her husband, Doug Flair of Topeka, KS and Janet Gartner and her fiancé, Bob Fleischer of Spring, TX; his brother, Albert Southard of Overland Park, KS; 7 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; his nephew, John Southard and his niece, Linda Harris.
Geraldine Irene Nicholson
Jerry Nicholson, 64, of Jefferson, Oregon died October 6 at the Mennonite Home, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on August 28, 1944 in Lebanon, Oregon to R. Delbert "Mike" and Louise (Looney) Cox. She was the daughter of two early Oregon pioneer families of Marion and Linn Counties. The Looney family homesteaded in the Jefferson area in 1843 and the Cox family settled east of Albany in 1850. She graduated from Albany High School in 1962.
Jerry married Jim Nicholson on August 13, 1970 and they lived in Wallowa, Oregon, where they were employed as herdsmen for Wolfe Herefords and Double M Hereford Ranches. While living in eastern Oregon, she was an active member of the Cow Belles, Walla Walla and Umatilla County Fair Boards, and served as the American Hereford Auxiliary president in 1989.
Jerry moved to Jefferson, Oregon in 1991. Her home reflected her love of antiques, creative decorating and gardening talents. She was an accomplished seamstress, avid family historian, and admirer of Native American culture.
She was an active member of the Morningstar Grange, Jefferson Women's Club, Red Hat Society, and Jefferson United Methodist Church.
Jerry is survived by her mother Louise (Looney) Cox of Albany, Oregon, brother Smith Cox and Teresa Barber of Jefferson, Oregon, sister Kay Cowanthompson and husband Bob of John Day, Oregon, nephews Brad Cox and wife Buckley, of Eagle Point, Oregon, Wade Cox and Danelle, of Albany, Oregon, Thaddeus Cowanthompson of John Day, Oregon, and niece Tirza Shaffer and husband Mike of Virginia Beach, Virginia, 2 great nephews, and 3 great nieces.
She was preceded in death by her father Mike Cox and infant brother Troy Cox.
A graveside memorial service for family and close friends will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 16 at Jefferson Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Santiam Central Cemetery and sent in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St. SW, Albany, OR 97321.
Wilmer C. Wuertzer
Wilmer C. Wuertzer was born January 20, 1921, to Edward and Ida (Schuler) Wuertzer at Parkston.
He was married to Annetta Friederich of Tripp on September 5, 1943. They remained on the Wuertzer homestead farming and raising Registered Hereford cattle. He had been highly recognized by the South Dakota Hereford Association for his achievements and contributions. After retiring in 1997, they moved to Parkston. On September 5 they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. He passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Avera Bormann Manor in Parkston at the age of 87 years.
He is survived by his wife, Annette, Parkston; daughters, LaVonne Vinson, Arlington, Wash., Bonnie and husband, Bill Bevis, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; son, Stan Wuertzer and wife, Patricia, and their son, Andrew, Kirkland, Wash.; and a sister, Marlys Aspel, Darien, Ill.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a half-brother, Alton Wuertzer; and three half-sisters, Martha Tiede, Ida Leischner and Sadie Schmidt.
Max Robert Benson
Max Robert Benson, age 91, a lifelong resident of the Clark, SD community, died suddenly at his apartment in Clark on Sunday evening, August 31, 2008.
Max Robert Benson was born and raised in Clark County, South Dakota. He was the son of Bernhard and Laura (Bailey) Benson, a graduate of Vermillion High School and attended the University of South Dakota. As a young man he worked for Gambles in O’Neil, Nebraska and Marshall, Minnesota. He married Genevieve Geise on July 21, 1940. Max and Gen returned to Clark in 1942 to farm. They had three sons and two daughters.
Max enjoyed farming and the people of Clark. He was active in his community as president of the South Dakota Hereford Association, president of the Clark Rotary, president of the Clark Golf Club, a board member of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church and a frequent recipient on conservation and livestock awards.
His interests included baseball, hunting, golf and the history of Clark County. A descendant of the original pioneers of Clark County, he heard the stories as a young boy of the original settlers. He could drive the roads around Clark and recite the histories of the old farms, the people who farmed the land and the events in their lives.
Max Benson loved his family and the occasions when the generations would gather in Clark for celebrations and the annual family pheasant hunt.
He is survived by his loving wife Genevieve “Gen” Benson of Clark; his sons, Gail (Connie) Benson of Sioux Falls, Jim (Kathy) Benson of Spearfish Canyon and Bob (Marlys) Benson of Clark; daughter Jean (Fred) Ford of Austin, TX; 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Max was preceded in death by his daughter, Carole; his parents; his brother, James; and sisters, Kathryn, Joyce and Margaret.
Memorials may be directed to the Clark Area Community Foundation or the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Clark.
Sylvester Seidensticker
TWIN BRIDGES - Lifelong Twin Bridges resident, Sylvester “Siv” Seidensticker, age 92, died at his home Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008.
He was born July 31, 1916, at Twin Bridges to John C. and Agnes (Woosley) Seidensticker. When he was seven his mother died, and he was raised by his mom Veronica G. Seidensticker. He graduated salutatorian of the Twin Bridges Class of 1935. His class held its 72nd class reunion last year.
In 1939, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Range Management from the College of Forestry from the University of Montana at Missoula. Siv then worked for the BLM from 1939 to 1941 as a range surveyor in Eastern Montana.
In 1941, he returned to the ranch until 1989 when he sold to Allen Hamilton. He was always very proud of the fact that the ranch would continue to be a working ranch after the sale. From 1990 to 2006 he sprayed weeds and did dozer work for the Hamilton ranch.
In November 1939, Siv and Fern were married. They later divorced. In November 1977, he married Chris Taylor.
Siv was always very involved in his community. He belonged to numerous groups including Rotary, the Masons, the Elks and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He started the Twin Bridges Historical Association. He served on the Twin Bridges Cemetery Board for 25 years, and also on the Twin Bridges School Board. He was a member of the Montana Hereford Association and the Ruby Valley Conservation District from 1968 to 1988.
He was very proud of authoring Senate Bill 310 - Streambed Protection Act. He was on the Ruby Valley Conservation Advisory Board for 20 years and the Landowner/Sportsman Advisory Committee for the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks from 1977 to 1980.
He also served on the BLM Butte District Advisory Council and as State President in 1977 of the Montana Association of Conservation Districts.
He belonged to the Ruby Valley Chapter Order of DeMolay. Siv was a charter member of the Montana Farm Bureau and he was honored as the Weed Fighter of the Year in 2001 by the Montana Weed Control Association.
The joys of his life included his family, his ranch, elk hunting, hunting camps, the mountains, showing people the big ridge, sage brush burning, clearing brush with his dozer, building roads and community dirt work.
He enjoyed traveling around the world visiting five continents. Siv was a historian, writing three books and collecting numerous Indian artifacts. He enjoyed his garden, flowers and lawn. He was a range conservationist working his entire life to improve his ranch through extensive soil, grass and water improvement projects.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Chris; daughter, Carol Pederson; brother, Lowell S.; dad, Jack S.; mother, Agnes; mom, Veronica; infant daughter, Marjorie, stepsons, Jerry Engle and Joe Glick.
Survivors include his brother, Dr. John C. and Elaine Seidensticker III of Missoula; sister, Jane and Jim Grant of Butte; grandchildren, Mark and Julie Pederson of Twin Bridges, Ramie Pederson of Lolo, Peder Pederson of Ennis, and Laura Hajny of Seattle; stepchildren, Ron and Judy Engle of Townsend, Dolly Glick of Twin Falls, Idaho, Sharon Engle of Waterloo; six stepgrandchildren, 19 great-grand-children, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and many great friends.
Memorials: Twin Bridges Museum, Twin Bridges Fire Department, Twin Bridges Cemetery or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. from the Twin Bridges Elementary Gym with Tom Rummel officiating. Interment will follow in the Twin Bridges Cemetery. A potluck reception will be held at the Madison County Fairgrounds Round Building following the interment.
K&L Mortuaries of Twin Bridges in charge of arrangements.
Charles Barkley
Funeral service for Charles Henry Barkley, 93, a former resident of Gillette and Rapid City died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at the Douglas Care Center in Douglas, Wyoming of natural causes. He was born March 15, 1915 in Paris, Illinois the son of Orlando and Rosa (Rhoades) Barkley.
Charles came to Gillette in an immigrant car in 1918 with his parents, brothers, and sisters. His parents homesteaded southwest of Gillette on the 4-J Road. His father built the Bethlehem Community Church in 1922, and Charles was an active preacher and teacher there for over 60 years. In 1935 he graduated from Campbell County High School and was married to his high school sweetheart, Louise McClelland, in November 1935. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage and raised five children. Charles was proud of having planted the twin spruce trees in front of Twin Spruce Junior High School in 1934.
During the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, Charles and his sons had one of the finest herd of registered Hereford cattle in the United States. Charles loved his God, his family, and his cattle. Charles and Louise retired to Rapid City, SD in 1992, where Charles was active in the Big Ben Presbyterian Church and Rimrock Church and preached occasionally.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Louise; and one daughter. Left to grieve his passing are his children, Nancy Taylor of Simsbury, CT, Bob (Betty) Barkley of San Antonio, TX, Bill (Trenette) Barkley of Cheyenne, WY, Jack (Deborah) Barkley of Eden Prairie, MN, and Dan Barkley of Shakopee, MN; 12 grandchildren, Steven, Sandra, Diana, Beth, Rosemary, Barbara, Jason, Jennifer, Julie, Justin, Chelsey, and William; and nine great grandchildren.
Melvin Price
Melvin Price, 91, of Tulare, SD, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Huron Regional Medical Center. His funeral will be Friday, July 25, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tulare United Church. Reverend Deb Mack will officiate. Burial will be in the Garfield Cemetery near Tulare. Visitation will be Thursday from 1-8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Thelen Funeral Home in Redfield. www.thelenfuneralhome.com
Melvin George Price was born January 12, 1917 to George and Laura (Smart) Price at Tulare, SD. He grew up on a farm near Tulare and attended school in Garfield Township as well as Tulare where he graduated from high school in 1935. Melvin attended one year at Northern State, before farming, in 1937. He continued farming until his retirement. His special interest was raising registered polled Hereford cattle. He belonged to the SD Hereford Association, Farm Bureau and was a member of the Tulare Township Board for many years. Melvin was a life long member of the Tulare Methodist Church which later became the Tulare United Church.
Melvin married Vera Radcliffe on September 26, 1940 in Watertown, SD. They have three sons: Donald (Jan) Price of Huron, SD; Dale (Sandra) Price of Marquette, NE; and Roger (Jeri) Price of Plumas Lake, CA; and one daughter Delores (Richard) Gould of Mitchell, SD. Melvin is also survived by one brother Wesley Price of Tulare, SD and a sister-in-law Harriet Price of Sacramento, CA, twelve grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Melvin was preceded in death by three brothers: John, Harvey and Maurice, and one sister Lauretta.
Arthur "Bob" Kunde
A celebration of Arthur "Bob" Kunde's life will be held Friday at Kunde Estate Winery in Kenwood.
Friends and family are invited to attend the 4 p.m. celebration at the winery, located at 9825 Sonoma Highway. Inurnment is private.
Kunde, a lifelong Glen Ellen resident who co-founded the winery that bears the family name, died Friday of complications from surgery following a bad fall. He was 80.
Memorial contributions may be made in Kunde's name to either the 4-H Foundation of Sonoma County, P.O. Box 1283, Rohnert Park 94927, or to the Kenwood Firemen's Association, P.O. Box 249, Kenwood 95452.
Jodee Kawulok
A celebration of life for Jodee Kawulok will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 18, 2008 at the Family Life Church with Dr. Brad Powell officiating. Gillette Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.
Miss Kawulok, age 50, of Gillette, Wyoming died on Sunday, July 13, 2008 at her home after a long battle with cancer.
Jodee Ann Kawulok was born on October 11, 1957 in Gillette, Wyoming to Joseph and Dorothy Ann (Wormwood) Kawulok. She grew up in Gillette, graduating from Campbell County High School in 1976. Jodee attended Sheridan College where she received an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. She worked for numerous dentists in the Gillette and Wright area from the time she received her degree in 1978 until 2005. Jodee loved raising Hereford Cattle and Quarter Horses. She was a member of the American and Wyoming Hereford Associations, and the American Quarter Horse Association. Jodee served as advisor to the Wyoming Junior Hereford Association for a number of years. Jodee was a member of the Campbell County Cow-belles and Wool Growers. Her love of animals also lead her to work as a vet tech for Animal Medical Center from 1994-2004. One of Jodee’s favorite past times was competing in the Team Penning held each year at the County Fair. She won the “buckle” in 2004. Jodee served as superintendent of the Beef division and the Sheep Lead contest at the Campbell Co. Fair for a number of years. She actively supported the 4-H program having participated in it while growing up. Jodee loved baking and cooking. She was always finding new recipes to try out. She enjoyed gardening, was an accomplished seamstress and LOVED TO SHOP!!!
Jodee is survived by her father Joseph R. Kawulok and her sister Toni K Kawulok both of Gillette, Wyoming.
She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Ann Kawulok, and her grandparents George and Florence Wormwood, and Joseph and Edith Kawulok.
Memorials are suggested to benefit the Campbell County Memorial Hospital Hospice for the Hospice House. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or via the internet at www.stevensonwilson.com.
Roy Darnell
The funeral for Roy Darnell, 62, of Freedom, OK, was held Monday, July 7, 2008, at First Christian Church, Coldwater, KS. Brian Frable officiated. Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery, Coldwater. Arrangements were by Hatfield-Prusa Funeral Home, Coldwater.
He was born June 26, 1946, in Lamar, CO, to Donald Bryce and Wanda Belle Hoffman Darnell and died Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Grace Living Center, Buffalo, KS.
He grew up in Coy and attended Coy and Centerview country schools and graduated from Freedom High School in 1964. He attended Oklahoma State University. He was a cattleman known for his efforts to breed and promote Line One Herefords and was a lifetime member of American Hereford Association. He also cowboyed for many area ranchers.
Surviving are his wife, Sandy, of Freedom; two sons, Kirk Darnell of Bartlesville, OK and Clint Darnell of Haviland, KS; one daughter, Connie Johnson of Ringwood, OK; his stepmother, Harriette Darnell of Hitchcock, OK; one brother, Gary Darnell of Watonga, OK; one sister, Charolette Martin of Fort Valley, GA; and 15 grandchildren.
Memorials may be made through the funeral home to American Hereford Association Junior Scholarship Fund or American Cancer Society.
Donald E. Dubois
Donald E. Dubois, age 68, of rural Wolsey, died Monday, June 9, 2008, at the Huron Nursing Home.
His funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the Welter Funeral Home, Huron. Burial will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Donald Eugene Dubois was born on August 4, 1939, to Glen and Gertrude Edith (Brock) Dubois at Wolsey, SD. He attended Roosevelt country grade school in Vernon Township, and graduated from Wolsey High School in 1958. On October 16, 1958, Donald married Joyce Curtis at Wolsey, SD. He farmed and ranched in rural Wolsey all of his life. He raised and sold Polled Hereford cattle under the Curtis Polled Hereford name.
He was a member of the American Hereford Association and South Dakota Hereford Association, Township assessor for three years, school board member, and represented South Dakota in the national Outstanding Young Farmer competition in Peoria, Illinois at age 35.
He was an avid sports fan, especially following the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings. He participated in 4-H in his youth showing cattle, and coached 4-H softball for many years. He and Joyce always made time to attend all of their children and grandchildren’s various activities.
He is survived by his wife Joyce of rural Wolsey, one son, Kurt (Maureen) Dubois of Wolsey; two daughters, Vicki (Steven) Neuharth of Wolsey, and Darci (Kevin) Weeldreyer of Huron; nine grandchildren, Eric (Tracee) Neuharth of Brookings, Jason Neuharth of Fargo, ND, Amanda (Andy) Chipman of Aberdeen, Gena Dubois, Dana Dubois both of Wolsey, Megan Weeldreyer of Spearfish, and Katie Weeldreyer of Huron; one great grand daughter, Mayssa Neuharth; one brother, Everett (Bernie) Dubois of Bainbridge Island, WA; his mother-in-law, Hazel Curtis of Virgil; and his sister in law, Carol (Larry) Gildemaster of Virgil.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Benjamin Dubois, and his father-in-law Frank Curtis, Jr.
Jack Lawrence Cooper
Jack Lawrence Cooper, 90, lifelong rancher, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, surrounded by his family.
The oldest of five children, Jack was born to Frank and Anna (Shogren) Cooper on Sept. 12, 1917. He was raised on his family’s homestead and received his education at Willow Creek High School.
On Oct. 30, 1948, Jack married Phyllis Georgieana Garcelon in Clear Lake, Wis. Together they raised three children, Bob, Mark and Lois.
Jack remained on his family’s ranch throughout his life. He bought his father’s small dairy farm and built it into a nationally recognized cattle operation. Jack and Phyllis’ association with the cattle industry brought many wonderful people into their lives who eventually became lifelong friends. Many cups of coffee and cookies were shared and memories made around their kitchen table.
A charismatic man who led by example, Jack’s quiet nature and loving arms touched many people throughout his life. He was a man with a firm handshake, a tender heart, and a contagious smile. Known by many as a prankster, Jack loved telling stories and was quick to laugh at himself and his past. Jack loved his family very much and remained in contact with them and his many close friends throughout his life.
An avid sports fan, Jack spent a great deal of his time following his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. He and Phyllis attended many Bobcat games and enjoyed watching the Boston Celtics on TV. The two also enjoyed playing cards and traveling.
Jack’s passion for ranching and his keen knowledge of Hereford cattle led him to be one of the premier Hereford breeders in the world. He received numerous awards and recognitions for his accomplishments. In 1975, he was honored by the Beef Improvement Federation as Seed Stock Producer of the Year and as Outstanding Cattleman by the Gallatin County Beef Producers. Jack also won the Agricultural Recognition Award by the Bozeman chapter of Alpha Zeta. In 1980 he was inducted into the American Hereford Association’s Hereford Heritage Hall’s Honor Gallery. He was an active member in the American Hereford Association, National Cattlemen’s Association, Beef Improvement Federation and Montana Stock Growers Association. He was a charter member of the Montana Beef Performance Association, a board member for the Federal Land Bank Association, and an area trustee for the Yellowstone Boys Ranch.
Jack was also an active member in his community. He served on the Willow Creek school board for 25 years, was a 4-H club leader for five years, and served on the Willow Creek water and cemetery boards. He was a longtime member of the Willow Creek Methodist Church, Three Forks Masonic Lodge No. 73, and the Baghdad Shriner Center.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, of 53 years; parents, Frank and Anna Cooper; sisters, Constance Rowe and Betty Woodward; halfbrothers, Leslie Holden and Raymond Cooper; half-sisters, Helen Green and Verniece Torgerson Byrd.
Jack is survived by his three children, Robert (Adeline) Cooper of Bozeman, Mark (Cristy) Cooper of Willow Creek, Lois (Doug) Zeitner of Billings; eight grandchildren: Gabrielle Cooper of Bozeman; Tracy (Stuart) Schopp of Bozeman; Kelsy and Natalie Cooper of Willow Creek; Katie Cooper of Sacramento, Calif.; Kellie Zeitner of Nan Province, Thailand; Chad Zeitner of Kalispell; Kimberly Zeitner of Billings; and three greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Marjorie Kegel of Miles City; brother, C. Scott Cooper of Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews.
We don’t have the words to express our gratitude to Dr. Castillo and her nursing staff, his kind caregivers, the hospice team, and the overwhelming support and generosity of his faithful friends who never left his side. We will all treasure his life in our hearts. Jack was a very gentle and honorable man. He embraced death as he graced life – with a smile. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Yellowstone Boys Ranch Foundation, P.O. Box 80807, Billings, MT 59108; American Hereford Association, P.O. Box 014059, Kansas City, MO 64101; Willow Creek United Methodist Church, Willow Creek, MT; or to a charity of your choice.
Please visit www.cooperherefords.com to view photos celebrating Jack’s life.
Leland W. Herman
Leland W. Herman was born at the family farm northeast of Wayne on Nov 13, 1922. He died July 2, 2008 at the Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Ne. Leland was the third generation to live on the farm called Hervale.
He had a life long love for his Polled Herefords, agriculture, 4-H, youth activities, Wayne County Fair and the conservative side of politics.
Leland’s early beginning in purebred livestock started when he showed and won the Grand Champion at Ak-Sar-Ban in Omaha in 1940 and 1941. His cattle were exhibited nationally at Chicago, Baton Rouge, Fort Worth, Denver, San Francisco and in Calgary and Edmonton in Alberta Canada and lots of State Fairs in between.
After serving in the Army during WW II he went right back to the farm and raised Polled Herefords.
Leland was on the Wayne County Fair board for 54 years and President for 23.
He was a long time member and Chairman of the Board of the American Polled Hereford Assn in 1975.
He won the Grand Champion Steer in both 1940 and 1941 at Ak-Sar-Ban. He showed cattle nationally as well as in 41 states.
Leland helped organize the Wayne County Farm Bureau and was President for seven years.
He was a member of Masonic Lodge of Wayne, NE since 1945.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter J. Herman and Julia Lundahl Herman and sister Twila H. Claybaugh. He is survived by a nephew and niece William J and Julie Ann Claybaugh of Carroll, Ne and brother-in-law Joseph W Claybaugh of Wayne, Ne.
A memorial service will be Tues July 8, 2008 at 10:30 at Salem Lutheran Church in Wakefield.
Kenneth Naugle
Kenneth W. Naugle Born Aug. 21, 1937 in Nampa Idaho to Wayne and Margaret Naugle. He passed at home in Nampa Idaho early Saturday morning May 31, 2008 of natural causes. Ken was born and raised in Nampa on a cattle and row crop farm. He graduated from Nampa High School where he was active in the FFA and Band. While in high school he was in the Selmer Music Company National concert band and the National FFA band.
Ken was also featured on the C.A.T. Implement magazine as an upcoming future farmer. After graduation from high school he attended and graduated from the Lincoln Welding School with honors, was named to play in the 25th Army band, was the National Outstanding Young Farmer in 1973, served in the National Guard on the 169th engineering division. In 1957 he married Linda Schurr. They built their home North of Nampa where they raised two children Mike Naugle and Michele Naugle-Ellis. Last August they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Kenny was active with the row crop farming, Hereford cattle and Thoroughbred race horses.
Ken and Linda "semi-retired" and spent their time traveling to California to watch their race horses. They have been season ticket holders for BSU Football for the last 30 years. For the past couple of years Ken and Linda traveled the country following the BSU Football team. They were loyal fans and supporters. He is survived by his wife Linda, son Mike Naugle and his fiance Terri Relka, daughter Michele Naugle-Ellis and grandson's Michael Naugle, Toby Naugle, Dennis Ellis and Garrett Ellis. He is preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Wayne Naugle, Grandparent's and numerous aunts and uncles. Memorials can be made to the Garrett Ellis Travel Fund c/o the El Korah Shrine Temple P.O. Box 1127 Boise Idaho 83702. The Ronald McDonald House Boise or the Boise State Football Program.
Gordon Atley Chapelle
Gordon Atley Chapelle, 78, died May 27, 2008 in Lincoln, NE. Gordon was born October 4, 1929 to Fred H. and Hilda B. (Hand) Chapelle in Lincoln.
He served in the United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran having served as Platoon Sergeant and Army Veterinary Tech and Ferrier instructor. After apprentice training in Tucson, AZ from 1947-1948 he became a farrier and cattle corrective hoof trimmer. Gordon worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Meat Inspector for over 32 year with numerous awards, including 12 USDA certificates of merit awards for outstanding inspection service. Along with these duties and many other accomplishments, he also raised Polled Hereford cattle and was a member of the Nebraska Polled Hereford Association for 25 years and manager of the association’s Nebraska State Fair booth and National Polled Hereford Show, barn superintendent, Lincoln.
He was a charter member of the Tucson Roping Club; American Federation of Government Employees Local 771, Omaha, serving as vice-president for numerous years; Charter member, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Posse; Past President, District #69 School Board; 4-H Livestock Leader over 35 years; Beef Cattle County Fair Superintendent Open and 4-H Divisions for numerous years; Pioneer 4-H Club Leader and Livestock Show Producer; Lancaster County Fair Board for 15 years during which time he served as Vice President and President; taught numerous horse and beef cattle clinics for the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
Survivors: wife, Ellen; daughter, Deb Chapelle, Scottsdale, Ariz.; son and daughter-in-law, David & Alicia Chapelle, Lincoln; granddaughter, Ty Chapelle, Lincoln; sister, Naomi Dutton, Tucson, Ariz.; brother, Daryl O. Chapelle, Lincoln. Preceded in death by: parents; brothers, Robert (at birth), Ralph E., Fred L.
Anna Beth Allgood-Pierce
Anna Beth Allgood-Pierce, 90, ended her journey on earth peacefully on April 6, 2008, at her home in Prescott, AZ. She was born on July 2, 1917, the oldest of four children born to Ernest and Viva Allgood. The family moved in a Model A to the Salt River Valley where Ernest farmed in Chandler and Scottsdale. Anna Beth attended Scottsdale schools where she met her future husband, Delbert Pierce, at 10 years of age. She and Delbert were two of the first graduates of Scottsdale High School. Anna Beth attended Arizona State Teachers College where she obtained her three-year teaching certificate. In 1938, she and Delbert were married. They raised four children and continued farming in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. In 1963, they moved to Prescott after purchasing the Las Vegas Ranch. Anna Beth was a true farmer and ranch wife — bottle-feeding lambs, helping herd cattle down Chicago Avenue, now 44th Street, branding cattle, milking cows, churning butter and canning. She did it all with her wonderful wit and sense of humor. She was always loving, thoughtful and fun to her children, grandchildren and friends. Her birthday cards and phone calls were always anticipated and she never forgot anyone. Anna Beth loved being a mother and grandmother and we in turn loved spending time with her. Being with grandma was a favorite thing to do.
Anna Beth was active in Yavapai County Cowbelles where she served as president several times. The First Congregational Church was fortunate to have her as a member. Anna Beth enjoyed P.E.O. Chapter O for many years and she never revealed what P.E.O. stood for despite much begging.
Anna Beth is survived by her daughter Betsy and sons Steve and Mike; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and sister Delma Baker of State College Pennsylvania. She is preceded in death by her son Gary Delbert.
Clyde Delbert Pierce
Clyde Delbert Pierce, 91, “passed over the Great Divide” to join his wife, Anna Beth, on Friday, April 18, 2008, in Prescott, AZ.
He was the oldest of four children born to Hazel Amelia and Nelson Clyde Pierce on Dec. 19, 1916. Delbert’s wife of 69 years, Anna Beth, preceded him in death just 12 days earlier and Delbert lost his will to live.
He was born and raised in Phoenix and Scottsdale. At 10 years of age, he met his future wife and best friend for the next 81 years, Anna Beth. He and Anna Beth were in the first graduating class from Scottsdale High School where he served as quarterback of the football team and Student Body President. In later years, he served on the Scottsdale School Board.
Delbert always loved the land and the outdoors. He attended Colorado State University and the University of Arizona studying Animal Science. On Nov. 8, 1938, he married his lifelong sweetheart, Anna Beth Allgood. They lived in Phoenix farming and raising cattle. He and his father started Pierce Farms, Inc. when they purchased several farms and properties in the Valley. Delbert did what he had always wanted to do, live a life in agriculture. He and his father farmed at Thomas Road and Chicago Avenue, later named 44th Street.
After a family tragedy of losing a son, Delbert and Anna Beth opened the Larro feed store on Van Buren and worked at The Tropical Grove Nursery until he returned to farming and raising registered Shorthorn cattle.
Throughout his life, Delbert owned several ranches around Northern Arizona, one at Mayer, then the Doll Baby Ranch in Payson, Cold Springs Ranch in Payson, and in 1959 settled in Prescott after buying the Las Vegas Ranch.
In 1961, his family-owned Pierce Farms, Inc. purchased the adjoining Long Meadow Ranch. Delbert operated both ranches with the help of Anna Beth until 1975. He bred and raised registered and commercial Hereford cattle, selling and showing cattle at the Arizona National Livestock Show, which he helped organize in 1949. The Las Vegas Ranch Herefords won many championship ribbons at ANLS, which cover the wall of the Ranch office. In 1981, they showed the Grand Champion Heifer at the National Western Livestock Show in Denver at the American Hereford Association Centennial Show with the help of Larry Stark.
Delbert believed in God, his wife, his family, treating people as he wanted to be treated, honesty, integrity, hard work, and his Republican Party. He could never have a conversation without getting into politics. He always said that a man’s word is his bond and lived with business and a handshake. He loved gardening, planting dahlias and always planted trees “to make the world a better place when you leave.” He was active in his church, as a 4-H leader, and in numerous associations.
He was a member of Arizona Cattle Growers and past President of the Yavapai Cattle Growers and he and Anna Beth were Cattle Growers of the Year in 1996. Delbert was the 1966 Rancher of the Year presented by the Prescott Kiwanis. Also, in 1966 the Society of Range Management honored Delbert and then again in 1983, he won the same award with his son Steve from the Arizona Section of the Range Management Society for extensive work in habitat improvement, range management and conservation. Delbert received numerous awards and honors from the Arizona Cattle Growers Association as Rancher of the year, the University of Arizona Ag College, 4-H Foundation, Ag Extension Service, inductee to the Arizona Ag Hall of Fame, the Arizona National and the Arizona Farm Bureau just this past fall.
In April 1974, Delbert was instrumental in saving the Bashford House from destruction by donating the House and helped raise funds to have it moved to its current location on the grounds of the Sharlot Hall Museum.
One sister, Marjorie in Texas; a daughter Betsy; two sons, Mike and his wife Pam Powers and Steve and his wife Joan; eight grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren survive Delbert.
JOHN E. "JACK" HENDERSON
SIOUX COUNTY - John Earl "Jack" Henderson, 79 died Wednesday April 16, 2008 at Regional West Medical Center. Memorial Services will be held on Monday April 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Berean Church with Pastor Doug Keener officiating. At Jack's request there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Crematory. Memorials may be made to the Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department or the Shriner's Crippled Children Hospitals. Condolences may be made by visiting www.jolliffefuneralhome.com and will be forwarded to the family. Jolliffe Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jack was born in rural Scotts Bluff County to Earl and Katherine (Yost) Henderson on December 11, 1928.
He was active in numerous organizations such as the West Nebraska; Nebraska and American Hereford Association, and the R-Calf Association. A 32nd Degree Mason as well as the Tehema Shrine Temple and Cattle Capital Shrine Clubs of Alliance. Jack was also a 4-H leader and a past president of the Hemingford Telephone Cooperative.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Henderson of Sioux County; daughter Debra Henderson of Hemingford; sons David (Dee) Henderson and Bryan (Trudy) Henderson all of Sioux County. Brother Bill (Barbara) Henderson of Sioux County and a sister Mary Jane (Tom) Gray of Vail, Oregon. Grandchildren Tresa Goss; Sean Jensen; Jace & Kyle Henderson; Wendy Caldwell and Bob Curtis. Great-Grandchildren Brian, Austin, Brandon, Hailie, Dillon, Reagan and Cruzz. As well as numerous nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
James “Bubby” Carmichael
Mass of Christian Burial for James “Bubby” Carmichael, age 81, lifelong Meadow rancher, will be 11:00AM Friday, September 28, at the Faith Community Center in Faith with Fr Brian Fawcett and Deacon Bill Dustman, officiating.
A rosary service will be held 7:00pm on Thursday evening at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Bison.
Burial will be at 3:00pm at Gallaway Cemetery at Meadow with full military honors afforded by the Robert O’Shea American Legion Post #106 of Faith.
Special music will be provided by Kathy Schuhardt and Amy Wicks.
Serving as Honorary Casketbearers are his granddaughters, Nicole Craig, Kamette Keffeler, Trish Dinkins, Carrie Hulm, Colette Johnson, Brittany Carmichael, and all Bubby’s family and friends.
Serving as Active Casketbearers are his grandsons, Trevor Peters, Kyle and Kelly Carmichael, Brett and Rory Carmichael, Riley and Brice Carmichael, Colton and Garrett Hunter.
JAMES LOUIS CARMICHAEL “Bubby” to his many friend’s, was born February 25, 1926 at Buelah, ND to Peter and Garnet (Miller) Carmichael. Bubby attended grade school at Miller Country School in Perkins County and in Gregory, SD. After moving back to ranch southeast of Meadow, he worked for his parents and area neighbors. He was inducted into the US Army on October 2, 1944 and participated in combat in the Pacific during World War II. He earned a Purple Heart with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal. Bubby was honorably discharged on December 11, 1946. Bubby started ranching on his own by purchasing county land and throughout the years expanding his ranching operation on which he spent almost 50 years devoted to raising Purebred Hereford Cattle and supporting the Hereford Cattle industry. He was a good steward of the land.
James was united in marriage to Dorothy Hartman on December 30, 1948 at Bison, SD. To this union seven children were born. Bubby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather.
In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball and participating in rodeo. Later in life, he enjoyed watching baseball, boxing, rodeo, and playing cards.
He served on the SCS Board in Ziebach County for eighteen years. In 1997, James was awarded “Stockman of the Year” by the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City.
Bubby passed away on Monday evening, September 24, at Five Counties Nursing Home in Lemmon.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Dorothy of 58 years, 9 months, and children, Connie (Toby) Peters, Sturgis, SD; Jess (Susan) Carmichael, Bison, SD; Kathleen Carmichael, Lemmon, SD; Daryl (Corena) Carmichael, Sturgis, SD; Keith (Carol) Carmichael, Meadow, SD; Bryan Carmichael, Faith, SD; Deane (Craig) Hunter, Ardmore, SD; 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; 1 brother, Pete (Ann) Carmichael, Timber Lake, SD; 2 sisters, Carol (Tim) Valentine, Bend, OR; Iris (Bud) Day, Meadow, SD; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a great grandson, Trenton James Keffeler. A memorial has been established to aid in the research and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease.
Visitation will be Thursday 1:00 to 4:30 pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon and on Friday one hour prior to services at the Faith Community Center in Faith.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com.
Joyce A. Jensen
CAPUTA - Joyce A. Jensen, 77, Caputa, died Sunday Sept. 23, 2007 at Fountain Springs Healthcare. Joyce was born Friday, Dec. 13, 1929 at New Underwood, SD, the daughter of E.T. and Dakota (Hynes) Jurisch. The first seven years of her life were spent on Sheep Mountain; her maternal grandmother's homestead. The National Park Service purchased Sheep Mountain in 1936 and made it a part of the Badlands National Park system. At this time the Jurisch family purchased a ranch north of Scenic, on the Kube Table. Joyce went to school for two years in Scenic and the next five years at a country school on Kube Table. She stayed with a cousin and uncle in Deadwood where she completed four years of high school. She graduated at the age of sixteen as valedictorian of her class. During the time Joyce was in high school, she was a member of Jobs Daughters; the National Honor Society and various other school activities. After graduation, she was employed at the First National Bank of the Black Hills in Deadwood. The Deadwood PEO Chapter and the State PEO Chapter awarded Joyce a scholarship to their college, Cuttey College, Nevada, MO. She attended the college for one year and came back to work at the Deadwood Bank. She also worked at Underwood State Bank in New Underwood and Wall until her marriage to F.M. "Morrie" Jensen in 1951. Since then she has devoted her time and energy to developing their farm and ranch on Kube Table. She and her husband raised registered Hereford and Black Angus Cattle. They had annual production sales at the ranch. During the earlier years, they had cattle at the various shows and sales. Joyce and Morrie attended production sales in many US States and Canada. They also went to Alaska and Canada on fishing trips. Joyce was always Morrie's hunting and fishing companion. Joyce is survived by her husband Morrie Jensen, Rapid City; Mike and Jodie Lehrkamp and their family, Caputa. Mike and Jody are partners and as close to family as anyone could be. Other relatives are 2 sisters-in-law, Joyce Whitney; Helen Jensen and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Bob Jurisch.
A memorial has been established to benefit Western Junior Livestock Show/Hereford Show. Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.behrenswilson.com. Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Dale Jamison
Dale Eugene Jamison was born August 27, 1920 to Owen Thomas ‘Tom’ and Malissa (Flora) Jamison. He went home to be with his Lord, September 22, 2007.
Dale was the youngest of twelve children. He was born in the farmhouse on the homestead his parents claimed in 1898 and lived on this farm all of his life. Dale accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior as an early teen and was baptized at that time.
On July 18, 1941, Dale married Doris Pease and they were blessed with five children, Dalene, Dorothy, Gordon, Russell and Marcie.
Dale was called into the ministry in October of 1942 and the eldership some years later. He served in numerous leadership capacities in the Dunkard Brethren Church and had a great love for God and His people. Dale proclaimed God’s Word in many different locations and circumstances. He was privileged to travel to Kenya on two different occasions to help in the establishment of a mission point there.
Dale and Doris enjoyed traveling and over the years they spent time in Mexico, Florida, Texas and at their cabin in White Pine, CO, with family members and friends. They especially enjoyed traveling to church conferences.
In his early years Dale enjoyed fishing and later he spent many hours creating gifts for family and friends in his woodshop.
Dale established Jamison Herefords in 1946 and was an active part of ranch life until his health limited him in the last few months. He cultivated long-time friendships within the Hereford industry. Honesty and integrity in business dealings were important to him.
Survivors include his wife, Doris, of the home; three daughters, Dalene Reinecker and husband Rex, of Quinter, Dorothy Hefner of Shawnee Mission, Marcie Keller of Hesston; two sons, Gordon and wife, Marsha, Rusty and wife, Beth, all of Quinter; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Herman Jamison of Quinter.
Those who knew and loved Dale have many memories of life lessons learned from him. His commitment to the Lord and his wife and his prayers for his family and church family are a strong testimony.
Jack “Pops” Delaney
John Delaney was born May 14, 1919 to Frank and Bernece (Salisbury-McVenes) Delaney at Woodstock, Minnesota. He was baptized at St Martin’s Catholic Church in Woodstock. He moved in 1928 with his parents and brothers Dudley and Roland to a farm in Drammen Township, northwest of Lake Benton, Minnesota, and attended a rural school through the eighth grade, graduating from Verdi High School in 1936. During his high school days, Jack became interested in Hereford cattle. In 1936 he purchased several purebred heifers that provided the start of Delaney Herefords. In 1939, a purebred heifer from this small herd was Grand Champion in the 4-H division at the Minnesota State Fair, and Jack was named Champion Showman. The same year he was chosen Champion Showman at the Junior Livestock Show in South St. Paul, Minnesota.
In January 1942 he joined the United States Army and saw service in World War II in the Lingayen Gulf battle on Luzon, in Panama, and other areas in the South Pacific. In the battle for the Philippine Islands he was awarded the Bronze Star and also was given a battlefield commission of 2nd Lieutenant. He was honorably discharged in January 1946 and returned to the family farm.
He married Dorothy Weber on January 30, 1946 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elkton, South Dakota. Their union was blessed with seven children and 58 years of life together. The couple lived on the Drammen Township farm, raising their family and Hereford cattle. Jack was inducted into the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association Hall of Fame in March 1983. He was recognized for his support of the livestock industry and beef cattle. In 1996 he was honored by the SD Hereford Association.
Dorothy preceded him in death in 2004. In 1998, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. On June 1, 2006 Jack became a resident of Homestead Place in Lake Benton, where he died on Sunday, August 12, 2007 at the age of 88 years, 2 months, and 28 days.
Jack was a member of St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lake Benton where he had served as a trustee, Eucharistic minister, and lector. He served on the Farmers Elevator Board for 21 years and was the Drammen Township Clerk for 24 years. He was on the local ASCS board for 18 years, and Chairman of the County Officer’s Association for four terms. He served on the Lincoln County Fair Board for 47 years, most of which as president of the board. He was a member of Henry Sollie American Legion Post #10 in Lake Benton for 50 years. He was a member of the Minnesota Beef Cattle Improvement Association, the Minnesota Livestock Sanitary Board, and the Minnesota Hereford Breeders. He enjoyed raising and showing cattle, and playing cards with family and friends, watching sports, and being with his children and grandchildren.
Jack is lovingly remembered by two daughters, Mary Caraway and her husband Clarence of Lake Benton, MN, and Jeanee Delaney of Apple Valley, MN, and former son-in-law Norm Svien of Eagan, MN; four sons, William and his wife Denise of Chokio, MN, Joe and his wife Marilyn of Lake Benton, MN, John and his wife Deb of Gordon, NE, and Jerry and his wife Shelly of Lake Benton, MN; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother James Roland (Luverne) Delaney of Hendricks, MN; brother-in-law James (Gail) Weber of Aurora, SD; sisters-in-law Rosemary Weber (Howard) Reynolds of Verdi, MN, Joan Weber and Marie Weber, both of Lake Benton, MN, and Virginia Delaney of Brookings, SD; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, their son James Joseph (Jimmy Joe), his parents, and his brother Dudley.
Marie Fraser
Mrs. Sidney (Marie) Fraser, Jr. passed away on July 16, 2007.
Marie was born on Feb. 13, 1914, in Osakis, MN, to Walter and Lena Bayers. After spending her early childhood along the Musselshell in Lavina, in 1927, Marie moved with her family to Reed Point, which she called home for the rest of her life. After graduating from Reed Point High School as valedictorian, Marie attended the Dillon Normal School. She then came home to Sweet Grass County and rode horseback to her teaching position at the one-room Stockade schoolhouse. Marie married her high school sweetheart, Sidney Fraser, in Reed Point on April 3, 1933. Sid and Marie were married on a Monday night, and had four flat tires, but Marie still arrived on time to teach the next morning.
Sid and Marie moved on to the Fraser ranch with Sid’s parents and cared for them in their final years. Together, Sid and Marie kept the ranch going through the difficult Depression years, eventually building up the 1889 family homestead to a large and successful ranch. In 1937, Sid and Marie began raising Herefords with 14 head of Penn Randolph cows and a Dugout Domino bull. Sid and Marie built a champion herd of registered Herefords with “Evan Mischief” breeding known for their good legs and back, thickness, and yellow color. Marie played a vital role in ranch operation, keeping the books and even bringing calves with frozen ears and tails into her kitchen to thaw them during calving season. The Fraser Hereford Ranch held its first production sale in 1954, which was the second established production sale of Hereford cattle in Montana. At the annual sale, Marie and her women’s club would serve lunch from a kitchen in the sale barn, and the sale would always be capped off with a great party in the ranch house.
After a long and productive life of ranching, Sid and Marie held a dispersion sale in 1975. Fraser Herefords went to 22 states and Canada and were shown in Denver, Ogden, and nearly every show in Montana. However, Marie was not quite ready to give up the ranching life and continued on with her “girls,” becoming known as a recognized breeder in her own right. One of Marie’s bulls even earned a top performer rating at the Billings test station.
Although the ranch consumed much of her time, energy and love, Marie still found room for her friends and community. Marie was one of the last surviving charter members of the Bridger Creek Junior Women’s Club, was a charter member and on the steering committee of the T-Bone CowBelles, and was active in the American Hereford Association Auxiliary. Marie served as a 4-H leader for years and held numerous offices in her church, the First Congregational United Church of Christ. A personal friend of Sen. Mike Mansfield, Marie had a lifelong passion for politics and proudly served as a National Committeewoman to the Democratic National Convention in 1964. In their retirement, Sid and Marie also developed a love of travel. Some of Marie’s fondest memories were of her round-the-world trip to over 20 countries, which she took with her daughter, Jan, while Jan was a stewardess with Pan Am.
Even as they spread across the country, Marie stayed close to her five brothers and sisters, starting a family newsletter in 1960 that continues to the present day. Marie and Sid’s ranch was the site of many happy family reunions, when Marie and her siblings reminisced and played cards long into the night. In her later years, Marie enjoyed her pinochle games and the companionship at the Big Timber Senior Center, and throughout her life, Marie felt that it was important to support community causes, be it a new pool, improving the library or even organizing transportation for her children and other students in Reed Point before school buses ran.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney; her parents, Walter and Lena Bayers; and her siblings, Lyle Bayers, Marval Kaping, and Max Bayers. She is survived by her children, William (Catherine “Katie”) Fraser of Reed Point, Marilyn (Erik) Iversen of Great Falls and Jan (Joe) Kocsis of Santa Cruz, Calif.; her sisters, Janice (Erle) Gross of Hardin and Lorraine (Albert) Wilson of Knoxville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to the Carnegie Library of Big Timber or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Irven G. Brand
On July 1, 2007, this world lost Irven G. Brand at the age of 96 years old.
Irven started life on Feb. 20, 1911, as the son of pioneer settlers, Zella Reddick Chippendale and Alonzo S. Brand. He moved to his residence in rural Tolono by way of horse and buggy in March of 1917. He lived there until his death.
Irven enjoyed a full life filled with many accomplishments. Irven graduated from Philo High School in 1929 and Urbana High School in 1930. He farmed the earth to provide for his family for more than 65 years. During this time, he held positions as the superintendent of Country Union School #106 and Philo Presbyterian Sunday school. Irven served the church as a deacon and trustee. Other positions held include being on the board of directors for the Champaign County Grain Association in Philo, and leader in the 4-H community.
Irven was an active member in the fraternal lodges. He held lifetime membership status in both Centennial #747 and Vesper Chapter of the Eastern Star. As a Master Mason, Irven held the esteemed position of Past Master eight different times. Irven was also a 50-year member of the Scottish Rite Order in Danville.
Irven G. Brand was preceded in death by his mother, father, two sisters, five brothers, infant daughter, Barbara, and his loving wife, Marion. He will be loved and missed by all, including those of his family who survived him. Those included are his children, Robert, Lawrence and Anita. Also surviving are six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-greatgrandson.
Memorials are to be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Art E. Schock
Art E. Schock, age 88, rancher and farmer from Vida, MT, departed this earth for his heavenly home on Sunday, May 27, 2007 at McCone County Health Center in Circle, MT.
He was born July 2, 1918 at the family homestead in rural Vida. Throughout his 88 years, Art was known for the twinkle in his eyes, his ready smile and gentle spirit.
As a young man, Art served in the CCC’s helping to construct the Ft. Peck Dam. He was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Richey, MT. Art served his community in many ways through the years including: a McCone county commissioner from 1964 to 1970, on the board of directors of the Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point, the McCone County Fair Board and a 4-H leader for many years.
His passion was his registered Polled Herford herd. Art loved nothing more than discussing the merits of a good herd of beef cattle (even the black or red ones, though they could never quite measure up) with a fellow rancher. He exhibited his cattle at shows across the country and several times in Canada highlighted by exhibiting the Champion Pen of Bulls at the National Western Stock Show in Denver in 1978. He served as director and President of both the Montana Polled Hereford Association and the Modak Polled Herford Association. In 1992 he was an honoree of the National Western Polled Hereford Show. He was also named Montana Hereford Association Man of the Year in 1996.
Art is survived by his bride of 66 years, Lydia Schock; his seven children, Robert (Sherri) Schock of Goldendale, WA, Lois (Gary) Greenfield of Centennial, CO, Ardell (Dennis) Savage of Gretna, NE, LaDonna (Larry) Haber of Circle, MT, Joyce Hanlon of Dyersburg, TN, Dennis (Mary) Schock of Sherman, TX and Arlene (Eric) Huff of Rockwall, TX; 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren with 3 on the way; and one great-great-grandchild; and four sisters, Anna Buechler of Galata, MT, Esther Kaiser of Geyser, MT, Violet Kahm and Laura Wittenberg both of Circle, MT.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Christ and Gottlieb Jr., a sister, Ella Buechler, and an infant grandson, Carlin Art Schock.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Hereford Youth Foundation, PO Box 014059, Kansas City, MO 64101 or the McCone County 4-H Council.
James Armin Fiedler
James Armin Fiedler, 45, of Stanford, MT, a rancher, died May 8, 2007 of injuries he received in a vehicle accident east of Stanford.
His memorial service is 1 p.m. Friday at the Taylor Ranch 15 miles south of Stanford on Dry Wolf Road. Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife Pam, sons Frank and Garth and daughter Addie, all of Stanford; parents James and Judith of Stanford; sisters Jan (Ned) Ward and daughter Bell of Sheridan, Wyo., and Jean (Todd) Klick and daughters Katy and Nora, all of Simms, Mont.; a brother-in-law, Rich (Michelle) Lynn and daughter Rachel of Stanford, and son K.C. of Missoula.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Catherine Fiedler and Armin and Marion Neubert.
Jim was born Jan. 18, 1962, in Great Falls. He was raised on the family ranch south of Stanford and graduated from Stanford High School.
On Dec. 3, 1983, he married Pam Lynn, and they made their home south of Stanford with their three children. He was a fourth-generation family member to live on the original homestead.
Jim will best be remembered for the dedication and pride in his work on the ranch. He was at the height of happiness when his children were with him sharing his knowledge and love for The Life. He had a driving passion for our beautiful area, the soil under his feet and the animals he cared for. He was a true cattleman in every sense of the word.
He enjoyed sharing a laugh with a good friend and would always make time to help them out. Children found his fun-loving spirit and mischievous ways irresistible - he truly loved kids.
Memorials are suggested to the Judith Basin County Rural Fire Department and may be sent to the Basin State Bank, Box 428, Stanford, MT 59479.
Condolences may be sent online to croxfords@qwest.net and/or www.greatfallstribune.com/obituaries.
Orville Sweet
Orville Sweet, 83, died in Springfield, Mo., April 19. Orville will be fondly remembered as a leader and friend to the Hereford breed and livestock industry. He served as president/executive secretary of the American Polled Hereford Association (APHA) from 1963-79 and authored Birth of a Breed: The History of Polled Herefords – America’s First Beef Breed.
Orville served as a U.S. naval air crewman in the South Pacific during World War II. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Oklahoma State University and then taught vocational agriculture, managed a beef cattle ranch and was a beef specialist at the University of Georgia. After his years of service with the APHA, he was hired as executive vice president of the National Pork Producers Council. He worked for the council until 1989 and spearheaded the “Pork. The Other White Meat®” campaign.
He was active and influential in many livestock industry associations and well-known for his speeches, averaging more than 100 speeches a year in 49 states and 63 countries during his career.
Orville was a dedicated steward of the Church of Christ, serving in numerous leadership roles at the Overland Park Church of Christ in Kansas and the Kimberling City Church of Christ in Missouri. He also volunteered at Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch in Lampe, Mo., and served on the board of directors of BNL Insurance Co.
Orville was married to Mary Lewellwyn Gwaltney Sweet for nearly 61 years when he passed away. The couple had four children, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch, 296 Boys Ranch Rd., Lampe, MO 65681.
Edson Lund
Edson Lund, age 75, of Carrington, ND, died Thursday, April 5, 2007, at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington.
Edson Lund was born May 22, 1931, at Carrington, ND, the son of Herbert and Violet (Black) Lund. He attended country school at Rosehill #4 (rural Carrington) and graduated from Carrington High School in 1949. On July 5, 1953, Edson was united in marriage to Ruth E. Hjelseth at Carrington. They farmed and raised Hereford cattle near Carrington. Ruth Lund died December 8, 1996. Edson was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He had been a Rosehill Township Supervisor for 40 years. In 1994, Edson was the Valley City Winter Show Livestock Honoree. In 2004, he was the Foster County Soil Conservation Achievement Winner. Edson was very active in raising and showing his Herefords in various livestock shows, and had been a 4-H Leader. He had been a Director and President of the ND Hereford Association and was a member of the ND Stockmen’s Association. Edson enjoyed his family, trapping, and playing cards.
He is survived by two sons, Neill (Mary) Lund of Groton, SD, and Terry Lund of Carrington; one daughter, Robin (Brent) Christ of Wimbledon, ND, 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lucille (Fritz) Carr of Glendale, AZ.
Edson was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; his parents; and one brother, Leo.
Karen D. Heinrich
Karen D. Heinrich, 62, of Bowman, ND, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Southwest Healthcare Services Hospital in Bowman. Funeral services for Karen were on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bowman Lutheran Church. Reverend Val Rush will officiate and burial will follow in the Bowman Cemetery. There will be a Family and Friends service for Karen on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Bowman Lutheran Church.
Karen Diane Anderson was born to Mrs. Helen Anderson on October 12, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN. She moved with her family to Bowman, ND as an infant. From the time that she was a toddler her legs were constantly on the go. She played hard and made the most of every day.
Karen attended Sunday school and church services as a youth at the Bowman United Methodist Church. She attended the very first service held in the present church before the construction was complete as the minister was leaving before the completion of the church. Karen received her education at the Bowman Grade and High Schools through her junior year. She completed her education when she successfully completed her GED at the age of 54. Karen loved her animals and spending time in the great outdoors. She often said the prairie was her church. She had many gardens and flower patches throughout the years. She always took pride in keeping her yards tended, things picked up and put in their place and her barn was always clean enough to eat off the floor. She shared her home with many people and pets over the years. She also had many great working relationships with several horses. The best days of her life would be out riding horseback and checking the cattle. She would skip school and ride for Chris and Alice Roen if there were cattle to be worked or moved.
Karen was united in marriage to Leo Heinrich on December 31, 1961, at the Bowman United Methodist Church. After their marriage they made their home on several ranches until buying a home in Rhame. While in Rhame Karen became a mother to her three children, LeAnne, Lori and Billy.
She was also involved with the Rhame School Board. She and her good friend Micky Swenson-Manion and others started the School of Promise in the 1970s for those in need. They organized the first white elephant sale to raise money for the School of Promise and also helped start the Cedar Chest through the ARC. One of Karen’s hopes was that one day Bowman would have permanent homes for special people. Karen was also one of supporters for Special Olympics. Over the years she has been owner of several businesses, however, her favorite will always be the one she loved the most, at home on the Broken Diamond Ranch. She was the head straw boss and loved every minute of running their ranch. She was out working, riding horseback and sorting cattle the day before she was diagnosed with her brain tumor. Being on the ranch made Karen feel free and full of life.
She was a member of the Bowman United Methodist Church, loved riding horseback and team penning, spending time with her children and grandchildren, taking her family to Medora and traveling with her friends to Hawaii and other exciting places. Karen was a hard working and strong willed woman that will be deeply missed.
Memorials are suggested to the School of Promise or the Dakota Prairie Helping Hands.
She is survived by her husband, Leo Heinrich of Bowman, ND; mother, Helen G. Anderson, Bowman; son Gaylord William “Billy” Heinrich, Bowman; daughters and son-in-law, LeAnne Kaye and Pat Rafferty of Bowman, and Lori Lynn Heinrich of Bowman; grandchildren Lindsey and Daniel Grooms and Dustin Leo Rafferty; sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Charles Burk, Bowman; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Annetta Anderson, Bowman; and father-in-law, Gaylord Heinrich, Bowman. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Myrtle Heinrich.
KENNETH BAKER
Kenneth Baker, 81, Ada, Minnesota, died Monday, January 8, 2007, near Glyndon, Minnesota, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
Ken was born January 30, 1925 to Alex and Lucy (Mell) Baker in Perley, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Ada. Kenneth attended school in Ada, MN. In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy as a part of the Amphibious Force during WWII. Due to war injuries he was discharged in 1945. Kenneth then began to farm and ranch in Ada, MN and in Rapid City, SD area for over 60 years. He was still actively farming and ranching upon his death. He was a successful Registered Hereford breeder who sold cattle around the world. Kenneth was united in marriage to Arlene Greuel on April 14, 1952, at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND. He and Arlene made their home in Ada, MN with their seven children.
Ken was a member of the Hegne Hustlers 4-H Club, a church usher at First Lutheran which later became Grace Lutheran, Red River Valley Beet Association, Minnesota and South Dakota Hereford Associations, American Hereford Association, Disabled Veterans, VFW, and the American Legion. He was also honored in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Soil Conservation Farmer of the Year, Outstanding Norman County Young Farmer of the Year, runner-up to Minnesota Young Farmer of the Year, Black Hills Seed Stock Producer of 2000, and South Dakota HerefordAssociation Seed Stock Producer of 2002.
Ken enjoyed watching all his children and grandchildren’s activities. He followed all sporting events from the Minnesota Vikings to high school sports. When he found time he enjoyed the game of golf. He loved watching his crops come up from seed, and following the growth of his baby calves. Ken had a deep love of God, family and his friends which he felt were all the most important things in life. He was an encourager and good listener to many, and he served others and God faithfully. He touched many people’s lives with his warm personality and will be greatly missed.
Ken is survived by his seven children; John (Shirley) Baker, Ada, MN, Jim (Karn) Baker, Box Elder, S.D., Julie (Jack) Olson, Owatonna, MN, Jeff (Leann) Baker, Piedmont, S.D., Joan (Barry) Soberg, Fargo, N.D., Jay (Coreen) Baker, Ada, MN, and Joel (Paula) Baker, Ada, MN, nineteen grandchildren; Ryan, Lance, Sarah Baker, Marin, Megan, Melissa Baker, Angela, Peter, Gregory Olson, Kevin, Kyle, Kristofer Baker, Lucas, Eric Soberg, Ben Baker, Joie (Mac) Danner, and Allen, Crystal and Jamie Fetterer. He also had four great grandchildren, Braeden Baker, Mason and MacKenzie Danner and Addison Fetterer. Also surviving is his sister, Doris Schmidt, Ada, MN, two brothers, Leo (Marilyn) Baker, St. Onge, SD, Ron (Carolyn) Baker, Ada, MN, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, and his parents, Alex and Lucy Baker.
CLAUDE ROBERT KISSACK
Claude Kissack, age 86, of Rozet, Wyoming died on December 31, 2006, of complications of a stroke at the family home north of Rozet, surrounded by his family.
Claude Kissack was born at home on September 6, 1920 to John Claude and Marion (McGregor) Kissack in Spearfish Valley, Spearfish, South Dakota. Claude joined sister, Louise, brothers: John, Phil and Donald. He went to school in Spearfish through the 7th grade and then went to work on the family farm. As a young man Claude went to Oregon and worked in the big timber as a high climber.
Claude married Martha Reffel in Portland, Oregon in 1947. They had a son, Claude Kissack Jr. in 1949. Martha died shortly after in 1949 from heart complications. Claude moved back to the Black Hills. It was there that he bought his first truck for $800 in 1949. His parents helped him with his baby son until he married Mildred F. Somers on February 10, 1952. Four children were born to this union. Claude and Mildred’s first home of one year was in Custer, South Dakota.
Claude hauled bag cement from Laramie, Wyoming to Newcastle, Wyoming on a daily basis. They then moved to Newcastle where Claude hauled lumber supplies from Rapid City, South Dakota to Newcastle for Culver Lumber. Claude then started working in the oilfields around Newcastle as the oil boom was on.
Claude and Mildred moved their family to Rozet, Wyoming in 1965 where they bought the Dave Whistler Ranch. They expanded their trucking business and continued to work in the oilfields around Gillette and other parts of Wyoming and neighboring states. Claude and Mildred incorporated their business in 1975. They sold stock in Kissack Water and Oil Service, Inc, to their son Doug Kissack and daughter Sally Reynolds and her husband John. Claude owned Kissack and Belmont Well Service, Inc, and Three Cornors Leasing, LLC. The business continued to grow and expanded into commercial cattle feeding in Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, South Dakota, California and Montana. Claude and Mildred sold their interest in Kissack Water and Oil Service, Inc., to Doug and Jo Kissack and John and Sally Reynolds in 1999.
Claude was very involved in the stock market and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Newcastle, Wyoming. He continued to work in his ranching business until his death; he also was currently in business with his youngest son, Quent and his wife Wendy. This business is a roustabout business called Kissack Oilfield Service, Inc. Claude worked very hard and was known to be quite a business and family man.
Claude is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mildred and their five children: Claude Jr. (Kathy) Kissack, Sally (John) Reynolds, Douglas (Jo) Kissack, Bart (Kathy) Kissack and Quentin (Wendy) Kissack all from the Gillette area; sister, Louise Cardinal of Portland, Oregon; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Martha and 3 brothers.
A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society or the Gideon International. Condolences may be sent in Claude’s name in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or via the internet www.stevensonwilson.com.
Arturo Torres — Veladi Ranch
Arturo Torres, age 70, passed away recently from complications due to diabetes and cancer at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami.
In Cuba, Torres’ father owned a small mercantile store along with cattle. Arturo fled to the United States in 1961 after the Bay of Pigs invasion, landed in Miami without a penny and soon got a job as a hotel bellhop. The city was crowded with refuges and no other jobs were available.
Arturo had learned about Texas from movies he had watched in Cuba and had always dreamed of living there. Less than a year after coming to the U.S. his dream came true when a Presbyterian church helped him to move from Miami to Amarillo.
He soon got a job at 85 cents an hour operating a printing machine. In the evenings he worked at a drive-in theater. One day, while eating at a local Pizza Hut where he had applied for a job and turned down because of his poor English, Torres noticed they needed help. Without being asked, he began washing dishes.
In 1969 he became a U.S. naturalized citizen.
In 1972 he purchased his first Pizza Hut in Del Rio, Texas and from that start grew to become the largest independently owned Pizza Hut franchise in the world. Following a lengthy dispute with PepsiCo, Arturo sold all of his Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants to the parent company for $125 million. At one time he had restaurants in seven states, Spain, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Other ventures included several steakhouses that served beef from his Karnes County ranch.
His ranch was about 50 miles south of San Antonio and was called the Veladi Ranch after the first two letters of his three youngest daughters, Veronica, Laura and Diane.
Jerry Engle
Jerry Donald Engle passed away at the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006.
Jerry was born Dec. 8, 1940, in Forsyth, to Max and Christine Engle of Hysham. Jerry went to school in Hysham, Sarpy, and graduated from Custer High School in 1959. Jerry married Sharon Potts in 1960; they moved to Twin Bridges to ranch, a way of life he cherished. Their son, JD, was born while in Twin Bridges.
Jerry worked for Montana Propane in Twin Bridges and Plains, then returned to the Ruby Valley to manage ranches for Dr. Romers, Byron Bayers and Joe Adams. Horses, cattle and farming with modern agricultural techniques were truly his life. He loved going hunting and traveling to the mountains with his longtime hunting buddies. Cattle shows and auction sales were a great pastime.
Flying was a great accomplishment and pleasure for Jerry. He held a private pilot’s license for many years. He was a 23-year member of the Virginia City Elks Lodge 390, Montana Hereford Association, and three-time president of the Missoula Hereford Association.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Engle of Waterloo; son, J.D. and daughter-in-law, Deb, special granddaughter, Kacie, all of Bozeman; his brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Judy Engle of Townsend; sister, Dolly Glick of Twin Falls, Idaho; stepfather, Siv Siedensticker of Twin Bridges; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday from the K&L Mortuary Chapel at Whitehall with Tom Rummel officiating. Memorial: Emergency service of your choice in Madison or Jefferson County.
Bette Lodoen
Bette was born on August 20, 1939, at Westhope, the daughter of Lyman and Rosalie (Jensen) Henry. She was raised on a farm near Newburg. She attended Liberty School in Kane Township and graduated from Newburg High School in 1957. She attended Minot State and received her Standard Teachers Certificate and taught for a time in Bowbells. She was married to Leonard Lodoen in Westhope on October 22, 1959. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Westhope her entire life. She was also active in the Westhope Homemakers, Bottineau County Historical Society and the United Presbyterian Women. They made their home on a Farm north of Westhope for 46 years.
She was a life long genealogist and enjoyed tracking down her ancestors all over the country. Bette loved history and has written several books pertaining to Westhope history and family genealogy. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, Native American artifacts and history and sharing her knowledge with others. She especially enjoyed friends and family, from grandchildren to any cousin who had a drop of blood in common with her.
Bette passed away Saturday, August 16, 2006 at a Minot Hospital following a six year battle with cancer.
Surviving family includes Husband Leonard; children, Jim (Teresa) of Burnsville, MN, Toni Joraanstad of Rolla, ND, Penny (Ross) Ballantyne and Matt (Jennie) all of Westhope; 15 grandkids; brother Bob (Wanda) Henry of Newburg; sisters, Robyn (Clyde) Kersten of Newburg and Patty (Myron) Lodoen of Westhope; brother-in-law Mylon (Teresa) Lodoen of Ashville, C and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father Lyman Henry, mother Rosalie Henry, son-in-law Joel Joraanstad and thousands of grand parents most of whom she could identify by name.
THOMAS J. STANGLE
Thomas J. Stangle, 68, of Marsland, died Thursday, September 14, 2006, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A Celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at the Box Butte County Fair Multi-purpose Hall in Hemingford with Pastor Matt Parker officiating. Interment will follow at the Hemingford Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be given to the Nebraska Hereford Foundation, 601 Pink Schoolhouse Rd., Marsland, NE, 69354, to the Harrison Rural Fire Department and or the Sioux County Ambulance Fund, c/o Security First Bank, Harrison, NE 69346.
Online condolences may be left at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com.
Tom was born October 7, 1937, at the family home near Creston, South Dakota to Frank and Delphine (Jobgen) Stangle. He grew up and attended schools near Folsom and New Underwood, SD. He married Joyce Lauzon September 24, 1955, at Rapid City, SD. He managed the HO Ranch in Rapid Valley, SD before moving to Nebraska in December of 1969 to manage the Davis Cattle Company at Hemingford. He also established and operated Stangle Herefords at this location.
Tom was an active member of the American Hereford Association for forty plus years, and was a director of the Western Junior Livestock Show for over 20 years. For 37 years he was a member of the Nebraska Hereford Association and also served as President of the Western Nebraska Hereford Breeders. Tom also served on the Sioux County Extension Board and was a 4-H leader for 20 years.
He is survived by his wife Joyce of Marsland, daughters Vicky (Ronald) Hula of Weston, NE, and Linda Stangle of Alliance, sons Russell (Shirley) Stangle of Gordon, Larry Stangle of Marsland and Kenneth (Linda K.) Stangle of Hemingford, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Mary Ann (Dean) Parsons of Wall, SD, brothers Frank (Sonny) Stangle of Milesville, SD, and Leo (Rosalie) Stangle of Scenic, SD and a sister in law Gretchen Stangle of Covington, WA. His parents, a grandson Bradley Stangle and a brother John Stangle preceded him in death.
Leon Calmus
Howard - Leon Philip Calmus, 65, of Howard, SD, died Monday, June 19, 2006, as the result of a vehicle accident southwest of Howard.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2006, at the St. Agatha Catholic Church, Howard. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Howard, with military graveside rites by the Nels Pederson Post #145, Howard. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Willoughby Funeral Home, Howard, and will resume at 6:00 p.m., with a Scripture and Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m., at the Catholic church in Howard.
Those grateful for having shared his life include his wife, Judy of Howard; 4 daughters, Laurie (Darren) Simons of Huron, Marlene (Gene) Lorenz of Aberdeen, Darlene (Terry) Steffenson of Madison, and Carolyn (Brad) Geyer of Aberdeen; 14 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Gene (Linda), Jerry, and Robert (Nancy), all of Howard; and his father, George, of Howard.
Andreas C. Grande
Andreas C. Grande, loving father, respected businessman and community leader, passed away Aug. 23, 2006, after a long and enriched life. He loved his family and his home, and was selflessly involved in serving society in many different arenas, feeling a strong commitment towards returning something of value back to the people and state that he loved.
Andy was born May 28, 1913, to Andrew C. and Agnes Grande at Lennep. He attended Gallatin County High School and graduated from the University of Montana in 1935. He played trumpet with the Grizzly Marching Band and studied tap dancing, and was a loyal and vocal Grizzly fan throughout his life, as well as a generous supporter of the University. After completing his degree, Andy attended graduate school while fulfilling his passion for music, playing with a traveling dance band. He loved to dance himself. He also played organ and piano; he will be fondly remembered by family and friends for his impromptu renditions of his favorite music on the living room piano, all played by ear.
After his time in Missoula, Andy worked in banking in Helena until his father’s demise in 1938, at which time he returned to Lennep to operate the family ranch. Andy married the new Lennep country schoolteacher, Joyce Claire McVay, in Lewistown, June 19, 1954. They made their home on the Grande Ranch at Lennep, with a second home in White Sulphur Springs while their three children, Lynda, Mary Karen, and John, attended high school there. They spent the past few years living in Bozeman; enjoying a well-deserved respite from the Lennep cold and wind.
Andy was civically active and dedicated throughout his entire life. He served on the Lennep and White Sulphur Spring High School boards, was a director of the Montana Hereford Assoc., MT Stockgrowers Assoc., MT Association of County Commissioners, Montana Taxpayers Assoc.; and served as president of the MT Woolgrowers. He held the elected position of Meagher County Commissioner for four terms, was a member of the executive committee of the MT State Republican Party, and acted as a state and local Republican precinct committeeman. He served on the Fish and Game Commission for 10 years, and was instrumental in the reintroduction of the bighorn sheep to the Holter Lake area in the early ’40s. In addition, he was a director and then chairman of the board of the First National Bank of WSS, now the Bank of the Rockies ; was a member of the Peabody Study Commission on Education in Montana, appointed by then Governor Aronson, a founding member of the MT Beef Performance Association, and was named Meagher County Conservationist of the Year. While striving to operate a successful cattle ranch at Lennep, he was also a partner in Grande-Peterson Herefords based in Livingston for many years. He never missed a Montana Winter Fair or an opportunity to stop by and look at the purebred cattle; Grande-Peterson Herefords boasted the Denver Champion Bull in 1972.
Andy’s demise may well have been noted with a dip in the Dow; he was passionate about investing his whole life, and well respected for his knowledge of the stock market. He pursued this interest until his final passing, poring over market research word by word with the assistance of a reading machine as his eyesight failed. His interest was always in the here and now, and he greatly enjoyed any lively conversation regarding current politics or stock tips.
Andy is survived by his wife, Joyce; his children, Lynda (David) Myers of Absarokee, Mary Karen Grande of Wilsall and John Grande, on the family ranch at Lennep; as well as grandchildren Callee, Jace and Seth Swandal of Wilsall, and Gavan and Sarina Myers of Absarokee. He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.
Kay L. Wolff
Kay Lynn (Moen) Wolff was born on November 28, 1959, in Denison, IA, to parents, Olaf and Ruth (Jensen) Moen. Kay attended school in Denison and graduated from Denison High School in 1978. Following graduation, Kay moved to Ames, IA, where she attended Iowa State University earning BS in Home Economics education. She later earned her Masters Degree from St. Cloud State University.
It was during her time in college that Kay met Jeffrey Wolff. The couple was married on June 26, 1982, at the United Presbyterian Church in Denison, IA. The couple then moved to Eureka, SD. Kay began her teaching career in 1983 at Bowdle High School in Bowdle, SD. In this position she started the Home Economics program and developed a curriculum for Independent Living, teaching life long skills to her students. Kay was a very dedicated teacher and spent many hours mentoring her students.
Kay and Jeff were blessed with two children, Jan and Amy, whom she loved dearly. She cherished the many memories they gave her.
In 1995, Kay and her family moved to Beardsley, MN, where she began teaching at the Beardsley School and later the Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley School as the Library Media Specialist. In 2001, Kay became employed by the Wheaton Area Schools, where she was currently the Middle School and High School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher.
Kay was a member of various professional organizations dealing with teaching and held a number of leadership roles in these organizations. She was awarded the 1988 South Dakota Home Economics Teacher of the year award. In 1990 she was bestowed the South Dakota FHA/Hero Master Advisor award by her peers. Kay touched many lives and will be truly missed.
Kay passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2006, as result of a motor vehicle accident in Brookings County, SD. She is preceded in death by her father, Olaf Moen; and father-in-law, Philip Wolff.
She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Wolff; children, Jay Wolff and Amy Wolff, all of Beardsley, MN; mother, Ruth Moen of Denison, IA; brother David Moen of Denison, IA; mother-in-law, Rose Wolff of Dell Rapids, SD; sister-in-law, Karla (Tony) Muller of Austin, MN; brother-in-law, Tom (Lisa) Wolff of Sioux Falls, SD; three nieces, Abigail Muller, Grace Wolff and Coryn Wolff; two nephews, Kadin Wolff and Philip Wolff; as well as many other family and friends.
Donald J. Lambert
Donald J. Lambert, 86, Redfield, SD, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, SD. Don was born May 13, 1920, at Chelsea, SD, and graduated from Frankfort High School in 1938. In February 1941 he moved to Los Angeles, CA, with cousins, LJ and Willis Lambert. While in Los Angeles, Don worked at Lockheed Aircraft until September 1942, when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He was a navigation flight officer until his release from active service in October 1945, when he returned to South Dakota and began farming south of Athol. He married the love of his life, Hilde Jungwirth, on Nov. 14, 1946, in Athol. They bought a farm two miles south of Athol. He was proudest of his herd of Hereford cattle. In 1978, they moved to Redfield, where Don enjoyed watching the sunsets on Redfield Lake.
Don played saxophone for over 40 years with several bands. The last 35 years he spent with the Harry Eisele Band. From the 1950s to the mid-1970s, they played at least two dances a week. The last dance he played was for the Frankfort All School Reunion in June of 1992. The Harry Eisele Band also played for two gubernatorial inaugural balls in the 1970s. Don and Hilde especially enjoyed spending their winters in Arizona and the many friendships they made.
Don was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His passions were his farm and music. Don was a proud patriot, having served in the Armed Forces, and being a World War II veteran. His trademarks were his ever-present smile, even demeanor and quiet wit. He will be especially remembered for his special kindness and gentle manner.
Don served many years on the Spink Electric Cooperative and he was a 4-H leader for the Athol Ramblers. Don also belonged to the South Dakota Hereford Association where he formed many lasting friendships. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, and the Athol Vets Club.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of nearly 60 years, Hilde Lambert; two daughters, Carole (Richard) Verhelle of Troy, MI, and Jan (Steve) Betten, Spearfish, SD; four sons, Robert (Kris) Lambert, Spearfish, SD, Ron (Edna) Lambert, Appleton, WI, Gary (Tanya) Lambert, Beresford, SD, and Doug (Angie) Lambert, Orinda, CA; and 10 grandchildren, Lauren Verhelle, Nicole Lambert, Alison Odland, Ryan Lambert, Jessica Woodruff, Shannon Cooper, Christopher Lambert, Brian Lambert, Jennifer Cypher and Scott Betten. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Catherine (Rueschenbert) Lambert.
Jack McCaffery
Jack F. McCaffery, 74, nationally known cattle feeder of North Platte, passed away June 1, 2006, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 13, 1931, in Powell Butte, Ore., to Fred and Neva Weigand McCaffery. He was raised in Powell Butte and graduated from Powell Butte High School.
In 1951, he married Dolores Haldorson in Redmond, Ore. He was in the commercial cattle feeding business since 1961, in various places including Scottsbluff, Yuma, Colo., Ellinwood, Kan., and eventually to North Platte in 1989.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores of North Platte; two sons, Neil (Linda) McCaffery of Ellinwood, and Dean (Kelly) McCaffery of North Platte; three grandchildren, Aaron, Patrick and Ceri; two sisters, Doris (Franklin) Nolan and Lois (Clark) Maddox, all of Oregon; and many other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial has been established toward an agriculture scholarship in his memory. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.
There will be an informal gathering from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Quality Inn and Suites in North Platte. Graveside services will be private.
Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.
Stanley Stout
Stanley E. Stout, Cottonwood Falls, Kan., died from an aortic aneurism Sunday afternoon, April 30. Stout was a premier livestock auctioneer and seedstock marketeer. He started in the purebred livestock auction business in 1975 and has sold numerous sales throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Stout was raised on a Flint Hills Ranch in Cottonwood Falls, Kan. He attended Kansas State University and then went to auction school in Bryan, Texas. After graduating from auction school, he showed and managed a group of Herefords in Japan for the American Hereford Association. Upon returning to the states, he joined the Western Livestock Journal as a field representative covering the state of Texas. He then joined the Drovers Journal and covered Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. From the field, he moved to the main office and was in charge of the field staff. He then went to work for the Charolais Banner as director of advertising, and then entered the sales management business with the North American Auction Company. In 1975 he started Stanley E. Stout Auction Services.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 4 at the Flint Hills Rodeo Arena in Strong City, Kan. Following the burial there will be a barbecue luncheon at the rodeo grounds. The funeral home is Brown-Bennett-Alexander, Cottonwood Falls, Kan., (620) 273-6311.
Stout's sudden death leaves a tremendous void in the industry. The "Colonel" was a legend among livestock producers everywhere and touched countless lives throughout the thousands and thousands of miles he traveled. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Stout Family and Stanley's family of friends in the industry.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Kansas State University Department of Animal Science and Industry, c/o Dave Nichols, 133 Weber Hall, Manhattan, Kansas 66506 or the American Royal, c/o Neil Orth, 11700 N.W. Plaza Circle, Kansas City, Missouri 64153. Doug’s Flowers and Gifts can be reached at (620) 273-6340.
Virgil Wesley Isbell
Virgil Wesley Isbell, 81 of Wilsall, Mont. died at his home Sunday morning, April 16, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Virgil was born January 6, 1925 in Wilsall, Mont. The third child of Ray and Cora Virginia (Carr) Isbell, he grew up on the family ranch where he lived until the time of his death. He attended grade school at the Meyersberg country school through the fifth grade and rode horseback to school on his welsh pony “Shirley”. Meyersberg was the first country school to consolidate with Wilsall and so from the sixth grade on Virgil attended Wilsall schools. As a ten-year-old boy Virgil became involved in 4-H. He purchased his first 4-H steer with money earned feeding bum lambs and a Holstein bucket calf given to him by a neighbor. Through his 4-H years he had many Grand and Reserve Champion steers and in 1940 he received an outstanding livestock 4-H youth award which earned him a trip to the Chicago International Livestock Show. Virgil purchased his first registered Hereford heifer in 1938. He and his father continued to build their herd of registered Hereford cattle while also feeding and showing bulls for several other breeders.
In 1945 Virgil entered the United States Navy and served during WWII with the Sea-bees in the South Pacific. He married Gerry Lu Olsen on April 3, 1949 in Livingston, Mont. Through the years Virgil built one of the premier registered Hereford herds in Montana. Virgil sold registered seedstock to ranchers in many other states as well as Canada, Mexico and Brazil. He was honored for 50 consecutive years of showing cattle at the Montana Winter Fair. He was named Montana Hereford Man of the Year in 1983 and Park County Ranchers Hall of Fame in 1999.
Virgil served on the board of directors of the Bozeman PCA, He was a 4-H leader for 15 years and secretary of the Park Farmers CO-OP for 12 years. He held offices in the Park-Gallatin Hereford Association and was a member of Montana Wool Growers, the Shields River Rodeo and Racing Association, Montana Hereford Association, R-Calf, Montana Cattlemans Association, Shields River Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post #0023.
Virgil is survived by his wife Gerry Lu of 57 years. Three sons: Loren (Shirley) of Veteran, Wyo; Wade (Sue) of Solen, North Dakota; and Garth (Robbie) of Cardwell, Mont. One daughter: Shelley (Jay) Bailey of Clyde Park, Mont. Two sisters: Joan Roth of Livingston, Mont. and Fae Rooksberry of Butte, Mont. Grandchildren: Cash, Chance, Blake, Jerid (Toby) and Mariesa Isbell, Camri (Ken) Piwarski and Kira and Joshua Bailey; four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
“Now when I’m dead and gone, and you hang my old worn tack, I want you to remember, I never sold my saddle or harness and I never bred’em black”
If desired memorial contributions may be directed to the Wilsall Senior Center, P.O. Box 11, Wilsall, MT 59086, Wilsall Cemetery Fund, 2057 Hwy 89 North, Wilsall, MT 59086 or R-Calf, P.O. Box 30715, Billings, MT 59107.
Greg Entzi
Greg Entzi, son of Harold and Violet (Huse) Entzi was born May 26, 1951 at Eureka, SD. He moved with his family and attended school in the Fredonia area. Greg graduated from Lehr High School in 1969. Greg was united in marriage to Tresia Davis on June 1, 1969 in Fredonia, ND. They lived on the family farm for 20 years and in the fall of 1989 they moved to their present ranch in the Fredonia area. Greg was a 4-H leader for many years and in 1997 he was honored as North Dakota Commercial Cattleman of the year. He was a member of the American Hereford Association. Greg was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Fredonia, ND and the church council.
Greg died Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND. He was 54 years old.
Greg is survived by his wife, Tresia, Fredonia, ND; two sons, James (Susan) Entzi, Atlanta, GA, Paul Entzi, Fredonia, ND; five grandchildren, Chelsee and Colton, Fredonia, ND, Brittany, Carrington, ND, Samuel and Maxwell, Atlanta, GA; his mother, Violet Entzi, Fredonia, ND; two brothers, Bruce Entzi, Lehr, ND, Donald ( Kristin) Entzi, Rolette, ND; one sister, Paulette (Richard) Clifton, Johnson Creek, WI. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold, and his daughter, LoRee.
Neil Wilson
Neil Wilson passed away suddenly on February 21, 2006 of a heart attack at the family farm, near Wawota, Saskatchewan. Neil, age 59, is survived by wife Lenna, daughter Kristy, son Chad, mother Clara Wilson, and siblings Kenneth (Anne) Wilson, and Lois Greenbank. Special nieces and nephews Kevin Wilson, Shannon Aleksic, Tamara Greenbank, and Natalie Bloomfield. Neil will be fondly remembered for the challenge and passion with which he approached the life events of track and field, baseball, hockey, the cattle industry and most of all his love for his family, neighbours and friends. His friends and fellow cattleman held Neil in a place of high esteem and had an appreciation for his talents in many arenas. His calm, confident presence, sense of humor, and charisma are all attributes to be valued as we proceed. A celebration of Neil’s life will take place at the Wawota Town Hall on Friday, February 24,2006 at 3:00 p.m. If you wish to acknowledge Neil’s death, memorial donations may be forwarded to the Town of Wawota (S0G 5A0), designating the Wawota Community Forum, Wawota Curling Club or Lyle’s Ball Park. Reverend Sally Bullas officiating and Carscadden Funeral Service assisting.
Ralph Heinemann
Ralph Dean Heinemann, 80, was called to his Heavenly Home on Saturday evening, January 14, 2006 at his Billings home during his sleep. He had suffered a stroke at Thanksgiving with a needed stay at Aspen Meadows. He had only been back home three days when he died. We will dearly miss his gentle ways and tender smile.
Ralph was born July 13, 1925 in Reardon, Washington to George and Martha Heinemann. He was the third of four siblings. The family were wheat farmers and of German descent. They knew nothing but hard work in the 30’s. Ralph’s father took his life in 1939, leaving the family in poverty. But with chopping wood, working for other farmers, driving school bus, they “eked” out a living, never wanting to accept the “relief” program.
Ralph attended a country school his first three years. Upon consolidation, he attended elementary and high school at Edwall, WA. He knew the only way to get out of poverty was an education. After chopping a 3 year supply of wood for his mother and younger brother, he entered the US Navy as a volunteer in late 1943. He went through boot camp at Farrogot, Idaho, on to engineering school at Great Lakes, Illinois, and on to water tender school at Philadelphia, PA. He was assigned to the USS Charles E. Brennen, as an escort destroyer with the 7th Fleet, serving in the Philippine Islands at Lagoon, Okinawa in1944-45. He served at Hong Kong, China and at Shanghi in 1945-46. He was on the USS Brennan escorting a cargo ship into Hong Kong on Christmas Eve when the Japanese attacked. Several escort destroyers were hit but his forged ahead, making it safely into port. He was discharged in early 1946, after having served in the Southwest Pacific, at 21 years of age. It gained him a 4 year education at Washington State College under the GI bill with a degree in animal husbandry. The mileage of his travels had been equal to 3 ½ times around the world and he had seen over ½ the world’s surface.
After college graduation, Ralph worked at Armor and Company in Spokane as a cattle buyer and later in Portland. He was employed for 5 ½ years for the American Shorthorn Association as their western field representative. He went on to be the field rep for Western Livestock Journal out of Denver for 28 years.
On March 10, 1974 Ralph married Marilyn Tollefson at the American Lutheran Church in Billings. He was baptized in the Lutheran faith as an adult and had continued to be an active member there where he enjoyed being an usher, greeter and sometimes an auctioneer, until his failing health. He belonged to the Elks, the Yellowstone Country Club, the Washington Grange Growers and Alpha Zeta WSU. He received honors throughout the years from the Midland Bull Test Center, Missoula Hereford Association for the Top Cut Sales, and the Livestock Marketeers from the Denver Livestock Shows.
Ralph had two passions in life, being a conservative cattle buyer and being a conservative politician. He bought bulls for many years for the Grant’s out of Utah.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of almost 32 years; his nephew, Steve (Lôre) Hilby of Issaquah, WA; his nieces, Cory Hilby MD of Olympia, WA, and Darcy Hilby of Burien, WA; great-nieces, Veronica and Roxanne Hilby.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Dave Anderson; two brothers, Laurence and Robert Heinemann; a sister, Ruth Hilby and brother-in-law Noel Hilby.
Visitation will be 12 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Dahl Funeral Chapel. Services will be held Friday, January 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church. A lunch reception will follow the service with burial in Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to American Lutheran Church, 5 Lewis Ave., Billings, MT 59101; Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Foundation, 2303 Grand Ave., Billings, MT 59102; or the Montana Rescue Mission, 2822 Minnesota Ave., Billings, MT 59101.
Lloyd A. Rockeman
Lloyd Rockeman, beloved father and friend, long-time North Dakota and Montana rancher and registered Polled Hereford breeder, died “with his boots on” while feeding his calves at his home near Grassy Butte on December 6, 2005. His two loves were his family and his cattle. He was a member of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association for 56 years, a member of the 50 Years in the Saddle Club, and recognized by the American Hereford Association as a Golden (50+ years) Breeder.
Lloyd was born near Donnybrook, North Dakota on January 13, 1921. He attended Donnybrook High School, from which he graduated in 1938, and farmed with his father August until entering the U.S. Army in 1946. He served his country with pride for two years, including occupation duty in Japan, and after being discharged returned to Donnybrook where he and his brother Howard formed the Rockeman Brothers farm and ranch partnership. They raised durum wheat, other small grains, and cattle – buying their first registered Polled Hereford cattle in 1949 – and were founding members of the MonDak Polled Hereford Association. He married Eunice Dell Wheeler of Berg, North Dakota on March 11, 1951 in Minot, and they had four children; Kurt, Kenneth, Keith and Carolyn. After Eunice’s death in 1964, he married Betty Kay Chisholm on September 6, 1965 and they had one daughter, Kimberly. He was a Second Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol, served on the board of the Gooseneck Soil Conservation District in Ward County, and was an active member of the Aurelia Moravian Church.
He and Betty purchased the Rockeman Pine Hollow Ranch near Stevensville, Montana in 1968, concentrating on raising and selling registered Polled Herefords. In 1976 they provided 45 of the 100 registered Polled Hereford heifers exported from Western Montana to Taiwan as the basis of the then Republic of China foundation herd. In 1972 they purchased the Rockeman Ranch on the Little Missouri River in southern McKenzie County in partnership with his son Kenneth and Dr. James O. Foss of Minot, and later bought a home in Sidney, Montana. After selling the ranch in Stevensville, the Rockeman Ranch was sold to their sons in 1981 and purchased the Rockeman Silver Dollar Ranch near Columbus, Montana. They sold the Columbus ranch in 1984, and began a second career selling western art, rocks and antiques at the Moosehead Gallery, Campground and Store near Conner, Montana while maintaining the registered cattle herd through share arrangements. He moved back to McKenzie County, North Dakota in 2000 after he and Betty separated, staying active by operating the Fin and Feather Inn and enjoying his cattle, family and grandchildren.
Lloyd was a committed and loving father, a kind and helpful friend, and a spirited North Dakota man deeply connected to the western lands of which he was so much a part. He touched many with his easy manner, amusing commentary, humor and loves. He will live forever in the hearts of all who loved him.
He is survived by three sons, two daughters and their families: Kurt and Kathleen Rockeman of Watford City and their children Anne, Geneva, August, and Christian; Kenneth and Becky Rockeman of Big Timber, Montana and their children, Matthew and Austin; Keith Rockeman of Grassy Butte and his children Joshua, Cody and Kayci; Carolyn and Robert Neumann of Castroville, Texas and their children Kendra and Kyle; and Kimberly and David Proffitt of Winthrop, Maine and their children Hunter and Jeneva. He is also survived by: his brother Howard Rockeman and his wife Elvina of Donnybrook, North Dakota; Betty Rockeman Chisholm of Hamilton, Montana; and his special friend Rose Eschenko of Grassy Butte. He loved them all, and will be missed deeply.
Messages of sympathy and condolence can be sent to Box 821, Watford City, ND 58854. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be sent to the Grassy Butte Baptist Church, 761 Highway 85, Grassy Butte, ND 58634.
Gordon Myran
Gordon Myran was born April 8, 1922 to Lars and Esther (Anderson) Myran. He attended grade school at Lone Eagle School, rural Taylor, and high school in Taylor. He entered the Army Air Corps and served in the 8th Army Air Borne. Gordon was a golden gloves boxer while in the Air Corps. After his military service he worked for Northern Pacific Railroad for 2 1/2 years. In 1950 he purchased a ranch north of Tappen where he raised registered Hereford cattle. Then in 1957 he purchased his grandmother Myran’s ranch north of Taylor where he continued to raise registered Herefords until the time of his death. He married Joyce Merz in Baker, MT on December 23, 1944. He was a member of the American Hereford Association, North Dakota Hereford Association, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, American Legion, Taylor Horsefest Committee, Ridgeway Cemetery Board, Richardton Saddle Club and the Taylor Lutheran Church. He enjoyed rodeos, roping and the Taylor Horsefest.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, rural Taylor; two daughters, Louise (Stanley) Pollestad, Halliday, Lanell (Jerry) Greff, Dickinson; one son, Milton (Beverly) Myran, Gladstone; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, LaVern Dubrall, Pico Riveria, CA, Laura Zweifel, Beresford, SD and Margaret Nolte, Hebron, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister.
Orville Bennie Haiwick
Orville Bennie Haiwick was born in Highmore, SD, on October 22, 1927, to Bennie and Clara (Stoley) Haiwick and died October 13, 2005, at his home in rural Hyde County, SD, at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 21 days. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, remaining active in the church throughout his life.
Orville attended grade school in Eden and Washington townships. As did many families during the depression years, the family moved a number of times, eventually settling on the farm he would call home for the remainder of his life. He went on to attend Highmore High School, graduating in 1945.
Following graduation, he chose to join his dad on the family farm where they raised Hereford cattle and sheep. His parents retired and moved to Highmore in 1967 and he took over the farm at that time, continuing to actively farm and ranch until just before his death.
In the 1950’s, he worked for the Stake Construction Company setting telephone poles for the Sully Buttes Telephone Company. He served on the Draft Board, was a board member of the Highmore Co-op Elevator and Our Savior Lutheran Church, and acted as a director of the Mid-Dakota Rural Water System from inception to near completion.
He enjoyed music and participated in band and vocal groups in high school, sang in the Highmore Community Choir and danced to the music of the Big Band era. He was an avid sports fan as well, especially enjoying football, baseball and basketball.
He was united in marriage to Minnie Duchene on June 24, 1956, at Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre. To this union four daughters were born.
Orville experienced the dust bowl era and knew what hard work was all about. A quiet and resourceful man, he enjoyed his family, nature and Hereford cattle. In 2004, he was honored to receive the South Dakota Hereford Association Commercial Producer of the Year award.
He is survived by his wife, Minnie; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn (Roger) Price of Sioux City, IA, Janell (Rick) Schutz of Litchfield, MN, and Julie (David) Jensen of Bothell, WA; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce (David) States of Prior Lake, MN; five grandchildren, Charlotte, Jacqueline and Hannah Price and Dylan and Ryan Schutz; and his two step-grandchildren, Joshua and Bethany Jensen. His parents and an infant daughter preceded him in death.
Murray Dale Duke
On Tuesday, July 12, 2005, Murray Dale Duke, late of Langbank, Sask., age 81, passed away peacefully after a very short period of illness, at Moosomin Union Hospital, with his loving wife Mary and family at his side.
Murray was born on June 30, 1924. He was predeceased by his parents Euphemia and Thomas Duke, father-in-law Andrew Peroska, mothers-in-law Julia and Alice Peroska, infant brothers Bobby and Carl; brothers Ivan, Tom Jr., and Lloyd; sisters Mary Carson and Frances Duke; sisters-in-law Violet Duke, Lydia Duke, and Myrtle Duke; and brothers-in-law Oliver Heighington, Adam Carson, and Keith Woodcock. Murray is survived by his loving and devoted wife Mary, of 57 years; his children Carol (Jim) Adair of Moosomin, and their family of Sarah, Jinny and Ian; Harvey (Shery) Duke of Regina and their family Susan and Bradley; Eileen (Bill) Blyth of Saskatoon and their family Charlene, Greg and Nolan; Jim (Lori) Duke of Langbank and their family Jason, Stephen, Deanna and Megan; Gerry (Paula) Duke of Calgary, Alta., and their family Kelly, Reid and Tel; and Ken (Shelley) Duke of Langbank and their family Rhett, Clint and Julie. He is also survived by one brother Allan Duke of Saskatoon, and one sister Edna Heighington of Red Deer, Alta., two sisters-in-law Annie Duke of Regina and Thressa (Don) McRae of Brandon, Man. He is also survived and fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews.
Murray farmed his entire life on the family farm north of Langbank, Sask. on #9 Highway. It was the life he enjoyed and he took pride in farming productive land the best he knew how. He worked hard and loved life, always interested in a variety of subjects and activities. While actively raising Polled Hereford cattle over the last 50 years, he met and dealt with many people he liked, respected, and who also shared his vision of quality livestock.
Murray was especially proud and devoted to his children and grandchildren, and he was much loved and respected by all of them. Murray was especially devoted to his wife Mary, not only his partner but best friend. He will be greatly missed.
Murray was grateful for his life, blessed with family, friends and good fortune. He led a full life, with a zest for living, learning and laughing. We will remember him when driving by a beautiful crop of canola or a herd of good Hereford cattle.
The funeral service was held at Langbank United Church, Langbank, Sask. on Friday, July 15 with Rev. Barbara Wilkins officiating and pianist Jeannette Cross. Interment followed at the Whitewood Cemetery, and a lunch was held at the Harmony Club in Whitewood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Moosomin and District Health Care Foundation in memory of Murray. Arrangements were in care of G.R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Moosomin, Sask.
Gene Johnson
One of the most respected men in the livestock industry, Gene Johnson, passed away at home in Sun City, Arizona on September 23, 2005.
Reared on an Illinois general livestock farm, Gene showed cattle for many years as an ardent 4-H club member. He was also part of the state champion cattle judging team for two years. After an interesting career managing farm operations in Indiana, including Earlham College and Dr. Will Moore’s White Oak Farms, he managed famed Velva Haven Farms, headquartered in Kentucky with operations in Florida and Georgia. He remained there until their dispersion, which was the largest of its kind ever to be held.
Gene then enjoyed a successful tenure with the American Hereford Journal as a fieldman before joining the Record Stockman staff. He later returned to ranch management for Thorp Herefords, Britton, SD until the herd’s liquidation. As co-owner and manager of Coteau Cattle Co., a pioneer in Simmental Cattle breeding, he enjoyed similar success.
During Gene’s long, distinguished career in the livestock business, he worked with and participated in many evaluation clinics through-out the nation. He served as a judge at many cattle shows in Canada, South America and the United States.
After retiring to Arizona, Gene maintained a keen interest in livestock events and kept in contact with his numerous friends in the industry. He is survived by his wife, Patsy, of Sun City. Private family memorial services were held September 27, 2005 in Sun City, Arizona.
Contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 or to the donor’s charity of choice.
Cyrus H. Goertz
Cy Goertz, 82, died May 31, 2005, at Marion, KS. Born June 6, 1922, in Grant, NE, he was the second of three children born to David and Mary (Northrup) Goertz.
He attended Marion schools graduating from Marion High School in 1941. He attended McPherson College. In 1942 he married L. Dena Sampson at Marion. He served in the US Air Force and was a veteran of World War II where he was stationed in Okinawa and the Philippines. He was an active member of the American Legion, VFW, and was a Master Mason. He was a longtime member of the Youngstown United Methodist Church until it closed, then joined Eastmoor United Methodist Church. At Youngstown he was a youth fellowship leader, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School superintendent and member of the men’s chorus.
One of his loves was his Hereford cattle. Goertz Herefords was founded in 1950. He was an exhibitor at the National Western with a pen of bulls from 1954-1974.
He was preceded in death by his wife, L. Dena, his parents, and sister, Rachel. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Clint Jost of Burdick, KS; son and daughter-in-law, David and Jessye Goertz of Berwyn, NE; sister, Maryanna Scharenberg of Mapleton, KS and four grandchildren.
Claude Jarvis Miller
Claude Jarvis Miller, 84, of Oxford, NE, passed away Monday, May 30, 2005 at the Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, NE.
Funeral services were conducted from the Evangelical Free Church in Oxford on Friday, June 3 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Wes Holen, officiating. Interment was the Oxford Cemetery.
Claude was born on July 28, 1920 on the family farm near Atlanta in Harlan County, NE, the third of four boys born to Fred and Pearl (Canipe) Miller. Jarvis attended rural high school and graduated from Mascot High School with the Class of 1939.
On August 3, 1949 he was united in marriage to Maxine Dietz and the couple were blessed with four children: Curtis, Scott, Kathryn and Kristi.
Jarvis was a member of the Oxford Evangelical Free Church for many years and loved farming, especially raising his registered Polled Herefords.
Jarvis leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Maxine of Oxford; his two sons, Curtis Miller and his wife, Sue, Greeley, CO, Scott Miller and his wife, Ruth, Delta, CO; two daughters Kathryn Marks and her partner Danny Hefner, Lincoln, NE and Kristi Rounds and her partner Robert Forpney, Fort Smith, AR; seven grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas and Brandon Miller, all of Greeley, CO, Scott Miller and his wife Brandy, Oxford, Shea Marks, Lincoln, Wayne Rounds and his wife, Brittany, Van Buren, AR, and Kenny Rounds, Hutchinson, KS; three great grandchildren, Logan, Kasey and Garrett Miller, all of Oxford; one sister-in-law, Delilah Lauer and her husband, Melvin, Holdrege; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Chad and three brothers, Merlin, Dean and Gail. Memorials were suggested to the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Unit.
Ora Leota LaBree
Ora Leota LaBree was born July 29th 1939 to Herman and Leota (Elmore) in Ekalaka, Montana. She attended schools and graduated from high school in Ekalaka. On July 16, 1957, Ora married Emmett LaBree. They resided on the Lame Jones Ranch south of Plevna, MT until 1976. From there they moved to the present day ranch south of Ismay, Montana. Ora enjoyed the Eastern Montana Cowbelles of which she was a president for a period of time. She enjoyed visiting with her family and friends. The door was always open and there was always a meal and cookies for all. She enjoyed baking, sewing and helping her husband with many of the demands of the ranch. Ora loved her garden and was persistent in making the trees grow in the back yard. She was an avid antique and Indian artifact hunter. Above all, Ora was a devoted wife and mother. She provided a lifetime of nurturing, support and encouragement to her children and grandchildren.
After an epic courageous battle with cancer and her family by her side, Ora was called to be with our Lord on October 20th, 2005 at the age of 66. Ora is survived by her husband, Emmett LaBree of Ismay; one son, Tracy of Boise, ID; three daughters: Teri Taylor and husband Clay of Queen Creek, AZ; Tami (LaBree) Jackson of Queen Creek, AZ; Tana LaBree of Eddy, TX; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; her mother, Leota Elmore of Ekalaka, MT; one brother, Jim Elmore of Park City, MT: one sister, Louise Crans of Roberts, MT; and two half-sisters, Bernice Gross of Miles City, MT and Carla Holmes of Washington. Ora was preceded in death by her father, Herman Elmore; and three sisters: Darlene, Judy and Sharon. Memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Montana Cancer Center, 2600 Main Street, Miles City, MT 59301 or to Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301.
Benjamin Franklin Nash
Benjamin Franklin Nash, 87, died Aug. 1, 2005 in Canon City, CO.
He was born Jan. 13, 1918 to Walter Combs Nash and Elizabeth Means Savage Nash in Canon City.
Mr. Nash graduated from Canon City High School in 1935. While in high school he was a member of ROTC and the Rifle Team. He attended the University of Colorado in Boulder for two years. While at CU he joined the Colorado National Guard.
In December of 1941 he enlisted in the Army. In 1942 he was sent to Guadalcanal and helped set up the first radio control tower on Henderson Field. This duty earned him the Bronze Star. He was then transferred to the Allied Intelligence Service and became the first and only American Coast Watcher who worked in the bush. This service was done on the Soloman Islands and New Guinea where he spent up to 26 months behind enemy lines. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, two Presidential Citations, the King George Medal from Britain, a personal letter of commendation from General Millard Harmon and the South Pacific Combat Ribbon with two battle stars for his service in the Coast Watchers. He was discharged in December of 1945.
In June of 1947 he married Clara Louise Giem of Canon City. Seven children were born to this union. Benjamin was a life-long rancher at Canon City where he raised registered Hereford cattle. He was a member of the American Hereford Association, Fremont County Cattlemen’s, BLM Board of Directors, Canon City School Board, Entertainment Incorporated Board, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Fremont County Geology Club, Colorado Hereford Association and a lifetime member of National Western Stock Show in Denver.
Mr. Nash is survived by his children, Sally Para of San Carlos, CA, Jane Deewall, Coldwater, KS, Harriet Holloway, Colby, KS, Jeff Nash, McLoud, OK, Clint Nash, Otis, CO, Julie Nash, Colorado Springs, CO; four sisters, Patty Ris, Denver, CO, Nancy Beckham, Pasadena, CA, Betty Rider, Denver, CO, Ellen Jean Williams, Boulder, CO; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
His daughter Patsy Nash, brother Dave Nash and sister Fritz Rohwer preceded him in death.
At his request, he will be cremated and there will be no funeral services.
Memorials may be made to the Fremont County 4-H Foundation. They can be left at the Fremont Bank of Canon City or at the Fremont County Extension Office in Canon City.
Warren G. Brown
Warren G. Brown, a long time Polled Hereford breeder passes away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005. He was 87. He died at the Hartford Health Care Center as a result of complications from pneumonia and heart congestion.
Warren and his wife, Isabel, owned the 100-year-old W. W. Brown Nursery, which was started in 1901 in the Village of Hartland by Brown’s father, Walter William Brown. Brown was among the hundreds of thousands of American men and women - dubbed "The Greatest Generation" by author Tom Brokaw - who fought in and survived World War II and returned home to become business and community leaders.
He was president of the Wisconsin Polled Hereford Association, secretary of the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders, a member of the Wisconsin Livestock Breeders board and a member of the Waukesha County Farm Bureau. In addition, he served as a trustee on the village boards of both Hartland and Merton during his life. He also served a four-year term on the statewide advisory board that assisted in the development of regional community colleges such as Waukesha County Technical College. He was also an active 4-H leader and instructor. He was a past president of the Hartland Lions Club and former commander of the Flanagan Dorn American Legion Post 294 of Hartland.
Donald L. Burt
Donald L. Burt, 63, Aitkin, MN, died April 23, 2005 at his home.
He was born on April 22, 1942, in Grand Rapids, MN. He graduated from Grand Rapids High School, attended Itasca Junior College, Bemidji State, and received his masters degree from UMD. He married Janet Miller on April 19, 1968 in Grand Rapids. He was an elementary teacher in Aitkin; was active in area cattle and breeding Associations; and was the Junior High School wrestling coach for 15 years. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and the Aitkin County Fair Board.
During his career, he was president of the Minnesota Polled Hereford Assn; president of the Minnesota Hereford Breeders Association; president of the Aitkin County Fair Board; delegate to the Central Livestock Association; representative to the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Assn; and executive director of the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Assn.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held April 27 at St. James Catholic Church, Aitkin. Fr. Paul Fruth and Fr. Jerry Schik officiated.
He is survived by his wife, Jan; son and daughter-in-law, Graig and Tonya Burt, Rogers; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Bob Sampson, Gayles Ferry, CT; grandchildren, Justin and Evan Burt; sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Frank Anderson, Bismarck, ND; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Mary Burt, Jacobson, David and Gloria Burt, Cameron, MO; nieces and nephews; and Godson, Darik Lamke.
Irene D. Carter
Irene D. Carter, 69, Rocklake, ND, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at Towner County Living Center, Cando.
Irene, daughter of Otto and Esther (Klebaum) Tuenge, was born on November 29, 1935 at the Rolette Hospital in Rolette County. She grew up in the Perth and Rocklake areas and attended school in Ellsworth School near Perth, a rural school named Virginia #1 near Rocklake and Rocklake High School. Before her marriage, Irene cared for the Eckholm girls after their mother had passed away and also worked in the Kirton Cafe’ at Harvey, ND.
On October 20, 1956, Irene married Jimmy E. Carter at Rocklake. Following their marriage, the couple lived and farmed south of Rocklake until November of 1993. In January of 1994 they moved into their home in Rocklake. Irene was a member of All Nations Lutheran Church, served on the All Nations Lutheran Church Women’s League and sat on the school election board for years. She enjoyed ice fishing, baking, babysitting, polka fest on the radio, having friends over to play cards, scrapbooks, the game of scrabble and saving articles from the local papers; she was always eager to look up a statistic for anyone that asked.
Irene is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy; her sons, Dennis Carter and Terry (Mavis Gault) Carter and two special grandchildren, Malynda Rae and Troy Alan, all of Rocklake. Other survivors include her sisters: Margaret Free and Darlene Gunderson, both of Sidney, MT; her brothers: Raymond Tuenge of Fairdale, ND, and Kenny (Karen) Tuenge of Buckeye, AZ, and many nieces and nephews. Her parents and an infant sister preceded Irene in death.
Lloyd Schlueter
Lloyd Schlueter was born on June 15, 1925, at Moyer Township, Swift County, to parents Leonard and Emma (Petrick) Schlueter. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairfield Township, in 1925 and was also confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in 1942. On July 26, 1944 he was inducted into the US Army. He served with an anti-tank gun crew. He saw action in the Ardennes Campaign, the Rhineland Campaign and the Central Europe Campaign. He was wounded in action on March 30, 1945 and spent many months in hospitals recovering from his injuries. He was honorably discharged on October 26, 1945. He received the Good Conduct Medal, ETO Service Ribbon, the Combat Infantry Badge, Presidential Citation, three Bronze Stars, and the Purple Heart. After returning from service he farmed with his father, the late Leonard Schlueter. On October 8, 1955, he was married to Jean Leenay of Graceville. They continued farming in the Madison area for several years and raised registered Hereford cattle. They retired from farming in 1992. Lloyd held various county and township offices during his life and was President of the Minnesota Hereford Association. He was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he served as an Elder and a member of the Board of Stewardship. He belonged to VFW Post #1656, Madison, for 42 years where he served as Commander and Chaplain. He also was a member of the Madison American Legion. After becoming a resident of the Appleton Nursing Home he transferred his life Membership to VFW Post #4955, Appleton. Lloyd died on Saturday evening, July 2, at the Appleton Municipal Hospital. He had reached the age of 80 years and 7 days. He is survived by his wife, Jean, of Olivia; his sister Doris Schlueter, of Reno, NV; two brothers: Harvey (Louise) Schlueter of Appleton and Oscar (Lola) Schlueter of Ortonville; his sister-in-law, Ione Schlueter, of Appleton; nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He is preveded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Nellie Schlueter; sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Reuben Schroeder; his brother, Russell Schlueter; two nieces: Kathy (Schlueter) Vroman and Jane Schlueter; and three nephews: Jerry Schlueter, Tim Schlueter and Wayne Schroeder.
Raymond Sutton, Jr.
Raymond Sutton Jr., 61, of Gettysburg, SD, died at the Gettysburg Memorial Hospital on Monday, Sept. 5, 2005, of injuries received fighting a grass fire on his ranch Sunday evening.
A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg.
Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Onida Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Roland Kemink officiating.
Burial was at the Onida Cemetery.
George Schlickau
George Hans Schlickau, 82, died Thursday evening, August 25, 2005, at Mt. Hope Nursing Center.
He was born November 2, 1922 at Haven, the son of Albert R. and Florence Wittorff Schlickau.
He was a 1941 graduate of Haven High School.
A lifetime farmer and rancher, he raised and exhibited prize winning Hereford cattle throughout the country. He served as a cattle judge and speaker at cattle events throughout the United States.
He belonged to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Haven.
He was Reno County’s Chamber of Commerce first Outstanding Young Farmer and Reno County’s first FFA American Farmer degree recipient.
He served as president and as a board member of the American Hereford Association, Kansas Hereford Association, Kansas Junior Livestock Show, Ark Valley Electric Cooperative, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School, and the Reno County Hereford Assoc. He served on the original boards of the Equus Bed Groundwater Management District #2 and the Kansas Bull Test Station at Beloit. He was on the board of Haven High School, Kansas Livestock Association, Reno County Cattleman’s Association, and a BankHaven director. He served as a 4-H beef leader, FFA Advisory Committee member, and on the agriculture advisory committee for Hutchinson Community College.
He was a member of Kansas Wheat Growers Assoc., Kansas City Hereford Club, and Haven Industries, Inc.
He was the recipient of the Reno County Soil Conservation award, Reno County 4-H Family of the Year, Kansas State University Block and Bridle Outstanding Livestock Breeder, Kansas Hereford Herdsman of the Year, Kansas Livestock & Meat Industry Council Stockman of the Year, Reno County Cattlemen’s Association Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Kansas Master Farmer, among others. His biography has appeared in Who’s Who in America since 1975.
With his family, he hosted a youth livestock judging school for 44 years, the Governor’s Farm Tour in 1991, foreign exchange students from 7 countries, and foreign visitors from 27 countries including, at the request of then Senator Bob Dole, Soviet Union official Evgeniy Primakov, along with his entourage.
On April 26, 1955, he married Lois Ritthaler at Hutchinson. She survives.
Other survivors include 2 sons, Bruce, Hutchinson, and James, Haven, 2 daughters, Susan Russell, Sugar City, Colorado, and Nancy Bernard, Wichita, 1 sister, Opal Knappenberger, Stafford, and 9 grandchildren and 1 step-grandson.
One brother, Harry, and one sister, Mildred Mellies, preceded him in death.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2006 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Haven, Pastor Daniel Galchutt presiding. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Sun., Aug 28 at Van Campen Funeral Home, Haven.
Memorials may be sent to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Society, Erin is Hope Foundation, Mt. Hope Nursing Center, Hospice of Reno County, or donor’s choice in care of the funeral home.
AHA President, Richard Hudson, Passes Away
Richard Hudson, president of the American Hereford Association, passed away suddenly Monday evening, December 20. Richard suffered a fatal heart attack while attending a University of Arkansas basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., with three of his grandchildren.
Richard and his son, Wes, were partners in Hudson Herefords, which was founded by Richard’s father in 1939. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a major in animal science. A very successful businessman, Richard later became involved in his own real estate and construction business. He was also involved in banking and hotel development in conjunction with establishing one of the premier Hereford herds in North America. A pillar of the Harrison, Ark., community, Richard served on several boards, including North Arkansas College Public School board, North Arkansas Medical Center, two bank boards and one savings and loan board. Richard was a deacon and treasurer of his church and all of those who knew him were touched by the way he lived and his sound and thoughtful judgment.
Richard is survived by his wife, Freida, their four children, Sharon and Jerry Smith, Ralph and Lisa Hudson, Wes and Shellie Hudson and Sarah and James Breedlove, thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were Thursday, December 23, at the First Baptist Church in Harrison, Ark.
