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In Passing George W. Tjardes, 80, Foosland, Ill., passed away Nov. 2. George married Marilyn Ransley in 1958. He received a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1958. He lived and farmed in the Gibson City area. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Gibson City and was co-chairman of the building committee, a trustee of Drummer Township, a founding member and longtime board member of the Bank of Gibson City, a lifetime member of the Illinois and American Herford Associations (AHA) and a member of the IlliDell of Alpha Gamma Sigma. George is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Jan Pfeiffer, Phil Tjardes and Jane Noyd; grandchildren, Ashley Hedge, Lane Pfeiffer, Taylor Tjardes, Eric Pfeiffer and Jeremy Tjardes; and sisters, Mary Kay Leathers and Ann Woodward. Correction: In the November Hereford World, the incorrect animal was listed for the Illinois State Fair reserve champion polled bull. The correct information is: Reserve champion polled bull, Moffett Farms, Decatur, with MF Revolution 495 7715 ET, 9/9/15, by MSU TCF Revolution 4R. We apologize for the error. HW
Terecia K. Torrance, 81, Macomb, Ill., passed away Nov. 8. She married Duane Torrance in 1953 in San Diego. Terecia was a member of P.E.O. Terecia Chapter N of Roseville, Torrance Ill., and Chapter K of Macomb, Ill. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and the Roseville United Methodist Church and was also part of the United Methodist Women, Home Extension, card club, Colfax club and canasta club. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, knitting dishcloths and gardening. She traveled extensively and enjoyed attending events for children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Terecia is survived by her husband, Duane; children, Jo Ellen Kirby, Janise Casteel, Scott Torrance and Lori Plath; grandchildren, Shawn Kirby, Christy Thornton, Cara Guenther, Kevin Casteel, Steven Casteel, Kim Glasgow, Kristin Goldesberry, Gabrielle Torrance and Nicholas Torrance; seven great-grandchildren; and siblings, Dolores Butler, Diana Denly, Barbara Minssen, Paul Van Arsdale and Cindy Vilardo.
Judy Lou Munn Imig, 79, Lakeside, Neb., passed away Nov. 28. In her youth Judy’s family lived in Rokeby, Neb., where they operated the Judy Imig grain elevator. Judy was actively involved in farming, helping her dad at the grain elevator, and in 4-H. She won numerous purple ribbons with her calves at the Nebraska State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben. Judy was awarded a Regent’s Scholarship upon graduating from high school. She married Roger Imig in 1954, and they moved to the Imig farm outside of Goehner, Neb. There Roger and Judy raised four daughters and one son. They farmed corn and soybeans and began a herd of Hereford cattle. Judy was a competitive seamstress, competing and winning awards for beautifully constructed women’s and children’s clothing in the Nebraska Grange competitions. The Imig family moved to a ranch south of Valentine in 1968 to begin cattle ranching exclusively. The family moved to a ranch near Thedford, Nebraska, in 1973. Judy and Roger purchased the Arapahoe Ranch north
of Lakeside and moved there in 1983 to continue the development and running of Imig Herefords. In 1982 Judy and Roger’s family was named the Nebraska Farm Family by the Lincoln Journal-Star. She was actively involved in the ranch -- feeding, riding, haying, calving and marketing and catering their bull sales hosted on the ranch. Judy actively supported her kids’ involvement in 4-H, the Nebraska Junior Hereford Association, high school sports, speaking contests, spelling contests and piano lessons. She was involved in her community as a 4-H leader, a Western Nebraska Community College Board of Education member, a Lakeside School Board member and a Sheridan County Election Board member. Judy is survived by her children, Janyce West, Mike Imig, Mary Imig and Julie Imig; grandchildren, Clare Schweitzer, Jack Schweitzer, Ellen Imig Arkfeld, Grace Imig Arkfeld, Margaret Imig, Madison Imig, Emily Judith West Southard, Trystin Gielissen and Zane Gielissen; sisters, Janis Davis and Eddie Ranson; and brother, John Munn. HW
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Selling 36 Range-Ready 2-Year-Old Bulls Feb.14, 2017 • Noon (MST) • Philip Livestock • Philip, S.D.
In the News Bedwell selected as Top 10 Industry Leader
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Shane Bedwell, AHA director of breed improvement and chief operating officer, was recently honored by Cattle Business Weekly as one of the Top 10 Industry Leaders under 40 for 2016. The annual honor is awarded to 10 leaders involved in agriculture making a significant impact on the industry. Bedwell directs the breed improvement division at the AHA, where he oversees the National Reference Sire Program (NRSP), the Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) program and the development of expected progeny differences (EPDs) for the breed. Bedwell leads AHA research projects and works with commercial and seedstock producers across the country to increase the value of Hereford genetics. “I’m honored to be selected as a Top 10 Industry Leader,” Bedwell says. “The Hereford breed is continuing progress and gaining more market share within the commercial industry. I’m humbled to be a part of a breed that is rich in tradition yet continues to be forward thinking.” Bedwell also serves as a prominent livestock judge in the industry, where he has judged cattle in 30 states and at many national shows, including the National Western Stock Show and the American Royal. “We are thankful Shane is a part of our team here at the American Hereford Association,” says Jack Ward, AHA executive vice president. “He brings a wealth of commercial industry knowledge to our organization as well as the unique ability to communicate technology and science in beef-producer terms. He continues to make an impact on the industry as he documents and proves the Hereford advantage.” HW Hereford.org