ProRodeo Sports News - May 15, 2020

JC. He is survived by his wife, Marcia Lyn; sons Steve (Leigh), Dale (Deena), Matt (Kim) and Kit (Sawnya); 25 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. SALLY ROSITA MARVEL FREEMAN Sally Rosita Marvel Freeman, known as “Mustang Sally,” was born on Dec. 8, 1952, in Battle Mountain, Nev., and passed away April 14. She was one

Gee was born Feb. 23, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to Robert and Marie T. (Stein) Gee. After high school, Gee headed to Colorado A&M (now Colorado State University, Fort Collins), rodeoing with the school team. During his three years there, CSU won a national team title while Gee won two national championships in steer wrestling and finished as runner-up in a third. He served one year as the NIRA president. Gee attended Ohio State University to earn his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He worked in Great Falls, Mont., for Dr. Doran. In 1963, Gee bought his practice in Stanford, Mont. On May 14, 1964, John married Jo Ann Cremer, partnering in life for 50 years. Jo Ann passed away June 14, 2014. John rodeoed in the Montana Circuit and Canada as he could while committing to his family and business. In 1975, he was the first Montana Circuit steer wrestling year-end champion. He also competed in bull riding and bareback riding. He was inducted into the Colorado State Rodeo Hall of Fame in February. Gee was a man of faith and an active member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He was instrumental in building the fairgrounds and a founding member of the Stampede Club. He enjoyed being active with his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann; son, Leo; parents, Bob and Marie. Gee is survived by his son, John (Lisa); daughters Maria (Randy) Taylor andTheresa (Mike) O’Neill; grandchildren Caleb (Jessica) Gee, Meghan (Tyler) Dellen, Luke Gee, Kelli, Reid, Grant and Grace O’Neill, and Ivan Taylor; great-granddaughter, Havanna Dellen; sibling, Anne Gee-Byrd; and niece, Jennifer Byrd. Services will be announced at a later date. Memorials in John’s honor may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the care of Creel Funeral Home. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.creelfuneralhome.com.

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JUSTIN CORY RICHARD

Justin Cory Richard, of Houston, a former PRCA bull rider, passed away May 9. He was 37. Richard started

his professional career 19 years ago when he was awarded a rodeo scholarship at Wharton County (Texas) Junior College. Funeral services were scheduled May

of seven children toThomas Jenkins Marvel and Rosita Camarillo Petit, granddaughter of Adolfo Camarillo, whose name adorns the city of Camarillo, Calif.

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16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (CT) at the Caney Creek Cowboy Church, 17703 Nonesuch Road, Conroe, Texas, 77306.

Freeman grew up on the Martin Ranch and the 25 Ranch in Nevada, where she was instilled with toughness and grit from her father and a sense of style and a strong faith in God from her mother. She was raised to be a tough, fearless cowgirl. She roped her first mustang when she was 14 and became a renowned cutting-horse trainer. Freeman spent many years with her kids and grandkids training their horses and practicing with them as they competed and succeeded in high school, college and professional rodeo. She also started her own fashion line and helped her youngest daughter, Quincy, start a western brand: Rodeo Quincy. Freeman made the Central Valley of California her home with the love of her life and husband, Bill, with whom she shared many wonderful years on their cattle ranch in Reedley. She is survived by children Pete Holman, Holly Crawford and Quincy Eldridge;

BILL SHERWOOD

Bill Sherwood, father of eight-time National Finals Rodeo-qualifying team roper Matt Sherwood, passed away May 5 due to cancer. He was 81. Sherwood was

born in Snowflake, Ariz., April 3, 1939, the second child and oldest son of 12 kids to C.J. andTheda Sherwood. After high school, Sherwood joined the Navy and served four years on

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a submarine. He was working as a cowboy in a feedlot when he met his wife, Marci, who he would be married to for 57 years. Sherwood was a lifelong cowboy and

PRCA NOTES ardent team roper who loved hauling his kids and grandchildren to rodeos or ropings throughout the United States. He was grateful for all the rodeo (family) that he acquired through his travels. Sherwood was a lifelong member of the stepdaughters Molly Freeman and Elly Kelly; grandchildren Billie, Lily, Lefty, Teagan, Luke, Reese, Carter, Blaze, Crew, Pistol and baby Sally – due to arrive in September; brothers Tom, Mike, Joe and Pete Marvel; and sisters Suzy Barnes and Amy Seifert. One of the greatest gifts that Sally left her

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church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings but was most proud of getting to represent his savior as a full-time missionary with his wife for a year and a half. He had a strong testimony of the next life and was ready to go see his dad and mom again as well as his beloved son JC who passed away at 9 years old. Sherwood had a great love for his brothers and sisters and took every opportunity to get together with them. He was a big-hearted person in every way and never was known to turn anyone away whether they needed to borrow a horse or a pickup or just needed a meal. Sherwood was preceded in death by son

family was her strong faith in God and her love of the Catholic church. Remembrances can be made in Sally’s honor at St. La Salle Catholic School in Reedley. There will be a celebration of

CHLOE JEAN PEEBLES A girl, born May 6 to 2015 PRCA Bareback Riding World Champion Steven Peebles and his wife, Sierra, of Redmond,

life to be announced after the COVID-19 crisis. JOHN WILLIAM GEE JohnWilliam Gee, D.V.M., 85, of Stanford, Mont., died at his home on March 20.

Ore. Chloe was 6 pounds, 3 ounces and 19.75 inches long. This was the couple’s first child. Peebles

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