< PreviousEvery event or association has a defi ning moment. In the March 1998 issue of the Seedstock EDGE, there was an announcement from the NSR to hold its fi rst junior event. This event would be held in conjunction with the Summer Type Conference that was scheduled to be held July 9-11 in Lafayette, Ind., at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds. Breeding gilt classes for Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire were offered along with the following educational contests: Judging, Showmanship and Skillathon with a Supreme Contestant winner from each age division to be determined by the scores for each contest.The NSR was blessed to have two outstanding interns on board that year (Jennifer Hotchkiss and Daryl Real) and they were charged to put this inaugural activity together. Jennifer and Daryl put in countless hours seeking out sponsors out for this fi rst event. Kim Brock was invited to serve as the showmanship and gilt show judge. As entries began to come into the NSR offi ce, it was apparent the interest in this junior event was larger than anticipated. It became clear the number of pens at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds were not large enough to handle the number of open show and junior show entries. After many calls to surrounding county fairgrounds, arrangements were made with the folks at Cass County to utilize more pens from their facility to provide pens to accommodate the number of junior entries.Show day arrived – and the number of participants and the number of gilts shocked most in attendance. There were 202 gilts exhibited by exhibitors from 13 states. Kim Brock was not only challenged by the number of participants in the four different divisions of showmanship but the number of high quality showmen. Winners came from Georgia, Indiana, Missouri and Illinois. Following this high caliber event, Kim stepped right back into the ring to evaluate 202 head of Duroc, Hampshire, Landrace and Yorkshire gilts. Adam Rouse, Iowa, exhibited the Champion Duroc Gilt, Nathan Peters, Ind., exhibited the Champion Hampshire Gilt, Kisha Bodey, Ohio, exhibited the Champion Landrace Gilt and Derek Earnhart, Ind., exhibited the Champion Yorkshire Gilt. All four of these gilts competed for the title of the Overall Supreme Gilt of the fi rst junior show. The Duroc gilt from Adam Rouse claimed this title and the Reserve Supreme Gilt was the Champion Yorkshire Gilt exhibited by Derek Earnhart. Judge Kim Brock made the following statement during the drive for Supreme honors “It was an honor to be chosen to judge this event and it is the most competitive junior swine show in history because of its national scope.”Following the junior show, a junior steering committee was selected. Terrell Buck, Shandy Froedge, Kelton Mason, Jesse Heimer, Mike McCoy, Doug Hankes, Mark Garland, Josh Ifft, Ben Olsen and Chad Rhoads agreed to serve on this committee. When you look back on this steering committee, you can agree these young people were forward in their thinking. In 2000, the NSR moved forward with the establishment of the National Junior Swine Association. We owe this group a huge thank you. As we move forward, I challenge each and every one of you to think about the future and the contribution you can make to assist the purebred swine industry in moving forward.The Beginning “As we move forward, I challenge each and every one of you to think about the future and the contribution you can make to assist the purebred swine industry in moving forward.”EDITORIALMike Paul | mike@nationalswine.comNSR Chief Executive Offi cerOpen MikeJUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE1018 June SE Form.indd 105/17/2018 11:21:23 AMOLSENY ORKS.COMBEN: 605.660.2828 • CHUCK: 605.661.786429369 451st Ave. • Irene, SD 57037New HerdsiresOFFERING 40 YORKSHIRE, DUROC AND CROSSBRED GILTS BRED FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER LITTERS.Cooperative delivery available.HI RISEDUROCHE’S UPDUROCFLASHYORKLOOKOUTYORKINSIDERCROSS11JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 115/17/2018 11:21:24 AMSometimes watching the news can be terrifying. Listening to anchors and reporters talk about all the horrifi c events that take place on a weekly basis; whether it involves the United State’s trillions of dollars of debt or high-priority trade countries such as China imposing tariffs on pork exports, all of this can be tough to think about and you may wonder what exactly I am trying to get at when I bring up events like these. It is simple – everyone has the ability to make an impact on issues that are occurring around them, big or small.On another note, I am so excited to be tackling the new role as the Director of Education and Outreach. With an emphasis on professional development at events like the National Youth Leadership Conference and L.E.A.D. Camp where we provide educational content for breeders and our youth members to creating awesome merchandise for the famous NJSA booth, there are so many ways to make a difference with these responsibilities. Enhancing the educational aspect of the NSR and exposing youth members to all of the cool careers and opportunities that await them within the swine industry are a couple goals that I cannot wait to pursue this upcoming year. This position is one of the ways that I hope to make an impact on our great NJSA members, the NSR organization and the swine industry as a whole.How can you “be the change?” It is hard to grasp how one person can make a difference in this world. I may not have the answer to solve the world’s issues, but I do know one thing – small things make a big difference. Going out of you way to ask someone how they are doing at a show, sending important event reminders or messages to your Mentoring Value Program protégé, or even lending a hand at a show are excellent examples of going the extra mile to be the change. Practicing these acts of kindness are easy and simple ways to make a difference within our organization. You are important to the National Swine Registry, you are an asset to the swine industry and more importantly, you have the ability to be the change.I am thrilled to come onboard with the National Swine Registry and promise to work my absolute hardest to make a difference within our organization for you, your pig and the swine industry that we all love. Be the Change“It is simple – everyone has the ability to make an impact on issues that are occurring around them, big or small.”EDITORIALAustin Pueschel | austin@nationalswine.comNSR Director of Education & Outreach Youth ViewJUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE1218 June SE Form.indd 125/17/2018 11:21:25 AM13JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 135/17/2018 11:21:26 AMSpring is hands down my favorite time of the year. Between the sunshine, warm weather and nature blooming back to life, I’m always in a cheerful mood. Another reason I look forward to this time of the year is all the exciting changes happening in people’s lives. Spring is the time for banquets, graduations, preparing for college, starting internships or careers, moving and the list goes on and on. I can’t help but feel excitement for all the things these individuals will soon be experiencing. I also can’t help but refl ect on my personal experiences and accomplishments. Like most of you, I was taught from a very young age that if you want something you work for it, and you work hard for it. As I recall every milestone in my life thus far, I know I had planned out the necessary steps needed to accomplish the task at hand. I know I had put in a great deal of time, energy and effort to accomplish said task. But most importantly, I wholeheartedly know that I had the most steadfast and loudest cheering section pushing me every step of the way. That’s the thing with personal successes, it is very rarely 100 percent just yours. Think about it for a second. I know when I was up to my eyeballs in thesis research and writing for my master’s degree it was my family’s words of encouragement and my friends who physically made me step away from the computer that kept me from going crazy. I knew that accepting my dream job and being more than 12 hours from my people was going to be hard, but that every phone call, supportive word and moment spent with them would be that much sweeter. And I was right. Being so far from so many people I love has further proved to me just how much God really has blessed me.It has also opened my eyes (or maybe adulting has) that no one in this life is obligated to do anything for you. That sounds harsh, but it’s true. What I mean is in all reality a person, doesn’t have to help you, support you, be there for you, etc. On the other, brighter side of that coin is the people who do take the time out of their lives to support and encourage you whether it be physically, emotionally, fi nancially, or so on and so forth; they do that not because they are obligated but because they genuinely care about you with all their heart.So my point is that as you enjoy the exciting changes happening in your life and as you move forward and accomplish your dreams, remember that more than likely you didn’t get there on your own. So take the time to say thank you, give your people hugs, tell them just how much you appreciate them and be their biggest cheerleader.Be Appreciative, Show Your Appreciation“So take the time to say thank you, give your people hugs, tell them just how much you appreciate them and be their biggest cheerleader.”EDITORIALCassie Godwin | cassie@nationalswine.comNSR Social Media Coordinator & Editor Fueling CreativityJUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE1418 June SE Form.indd 145/17/2018 11:21:28 AMWhat is a challenging apsect of your job?We have a very small staff. Balancing my days between administrative functions of the Foundation and donor development while supervising staff and coordinating with 4-H Program State Specialists and OSU staff can be tricky some days. Developing relationships with donors can be very time consuming but is an integral part of having a successful Foundation. What do you enjoy most about being involved with the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation? The thing I enjoy most is knowing the work I do every day benefi ts Oklahoma 4-H members. The funds raised at the Foundation go directly to support state 4-H programs and events as well as scholarships for 4-H members. We award over $150,000 in scholarships each year. I am also very fortunate to get to learn about our donors and why they contribute to the Foundation. There are so many wonderful stories about the impact that 4-H has had on people’s lives and their success as adults. Blayne ArthurWhat advice would you give to young women wanting to pursue a career in your fi eld? My number one piece of advice is to work hard and don’t let anyone tell you that something is impossible. There are incredible opportunities for everyone in the agriculture industry. Some are more challenging than others and sometimes it seems like there are barriers to entry, but if you work hard enough you will be noticed. All you need is for someone to open a door for you, even if it is just a crack, and then you can let your work speak for itself. It is important to surround yourself with people who want you to succeed and who will cheer you on when things seem discouraging. For a female who wants to be in the work force, have a successful marriage and be a mother, it seems like there are never enough hours in a day or week or even year. However, when you are working in a fi eld you are passionate about you fi nd a way to balance your responsibilities. I hope that young women who are considering their future careers will take an interest in agriculture and be those solution fi nders so that we can continue to feed the world. Blayne Arthur received an agriculture economics degree from Oklahoma State University. Arthur start-ed her professional career as a loan offi cer and then worked as a executive assisant and social media coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Agirculture, Food and Forestry. She has been recognized in the 2011 Journal Record Achiever Under 40, as the “2014 Agricultural Woman of the Year,” along with the 2016 “Distinguished Service Award,” presented by the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. Currently, Arthur serves as the Executive Director of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation. With this position, Arthur says she is able to continue to advance her skill set and learn something new every day. 15JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 155/17/2018 11:21:28 AMFIELD REPRESENTATIVESMichael Lackey • 765.427.3733Mickey Bellamy • 765.427.7741NSR INTERNSGabryelle Gilliam • NJSA • Ext. 121Bridget Halat • Marketing & Communications • Ext. 113Payton Dahmer • Field Staff • 417.448.4934Keeping you connected with news in the purebred swine industry. INFORMATIONFor YourTo submit announcements for FYI, contact stevew@nationalswine.com.CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERMike Paul • Ext. 107V.P. OF OPERATIONSClay Zwilling • Ext. 106V.P. OF GLOBAL TECHNICAL SERVICEDr. Doug Newcom • Ext. 116PEDIGREE DEPT. DIRECTOR & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTLisa Kennedy • Ext. 105CONTROLLERMindee Pollard • Ext. 108DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONSStephen Weintraut II • Ext. 118SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR & EDITORCassie Godwin • Ext. 111DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR SHOWSEllen Olson Knauth • Ext. 101DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & OUTREACHAustin Pueschel • Ext. 109DNA SECRETARYWhitney Webb • Ext. 102 DUROC SECRETARYTaran Eads • Ext. 120LANDRACE/HAMPSHIRE SECRETARYMegan Dragstrem • Ext. 100YORKSHIRE SECRETARYWhitney Hendricks • Ext. 112SOFTWARE DEVELOPERNicholas Weller • Ext. 104EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dusty Cain, Iowa CHAIRMAN • 641.203.2257Brett Beyers, Ill. VICE CHAIRMAN • 815.848.3549Kyle Baade Neb. • 402.239.2229Dan Burzlaff, Iowa • 563.357.1957Steve Cobb, Ark. • 870.219.7281 Cody McCleery, Texas • 817.613.6666Jim McCoy, Ohio • 740.572.0271Bill Range, Ill. • 618.973.1070Lynsee Shaffer-Pullen, Ind. • 765.717.9924Dr. Mike Tripp, Okla. • 580.513.0723DUROC BOARDDon R. Smith, Ohio PRES. • 2020* Doug Albright, Mich. V.P. • 2019Joe Roberts, Mo. • 2018* Brett Beyers, Ill. • 2019*Chad Hill, Texas • 2019Jayson Butts, Ind. • 2020Darrell Drake, Ind. • 2020 HAMPSHIRE BOARDDusty Cain, Iowa PRES. • 2018*Kyle Baade, Neb. V.P. • 2019 Mike Day, Okla. • 2019Jim McCoy, Ohio • 2019*Mike Watson, Ind. • 2020*Kevin Wendt, Ohio • 2020*Brad Mortensen, Mich. • 2020*LANDRACE BOARDLynsee Shaffer-Pullen, Ind. PRES. • 2019*Nick Siedelmann, Iowa V.P. • 2018Sam Malcolm, Ind. • 2018Mark Korb, Ohio • 2019 Jonas McGrew, Ill. • 2019 Russell Pedrett, Calif. • 2020Freddie Grohmann, Ill. • 2020YORKSHIRE BOARDDr. Mike Tripp, Okla. PRES. • 2018*Broc Thompson, Ohio V.P. • 2020*Dan Burzlaff, Iowa • 2018*Steve Cobb, Ark. • 2019Matt Rohrig, Iowa • 2019*Ben Olsen, S.D. • 2020Kevin Ricker • 2020*denotes second term2639 Yeager Road • West Lafayette, IN 47906765.463.3594 • nationalswine.comINDUSTRY NEWSNational Pedigreed Livestock Council elects offi cers and board of directorsThe National Pedigreed Livestock Council voted on there elected offi cers and board of directors at their annual meeting held April 30-May 2, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo.PRESIDENT: Mike Paul, National Swine RegistryVICE PRESIDENT: Neal Smith, American Jersey Cattle AssociationSECRETARY/TREASURER: Zane Akins, Zane Akins & AssociatesBOARD OF DIRECTORS:• Bubba Bain, American Akaushi Association• T.C. Lane, U.S. Trotting Association• Tommy Perkins, International Brangus Association• Aron Weir, Maxxam Analytics The National Pedigreed Livestock Council represents an organization of executive offi cers of the various nonprofi t breed associations of dairy, horse and pony, sheep, goat, swine and beef species. The Council is an opportunity for the executive offi cers of different species and breed groups to interchange ideas and learn from one another techniques of fulfi lling. Each individual association objectives.The National Pedigreed Livestock Council has adopted the following objectives:1. Sharing, discussing, and acting on livestock industry issues at regular meetings of the membership;2. Participating in activities designed to promote the best interests of breeders of pedigree livestock and member organizations;3. Joining in efforts to utilize the power and economics of scale for the economic benefi t of member organizations;4. Providing chief executive offi cers of the various species and breeds the opportunity of self-education and communication through social and educational interaction;5. Originating and participating in other activities which in the judgment of the directors are in the best interest of the Council.JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE1618 June SE Form.indd 165/17/2018 11:21:30 AMJUNE 3-9, 2018 WPX OPEN & JR. SHOW Des Moines, IowaJUNE 13, 2018 JULYSEEDSTOCK EDGE Advertising DeadlineJULY 1-7, 2018 NSR SUMMER TYPE CONF.NJSA NATIONAL JUNIOR SUMMER SPECTACULARLouisville, Ky.JULY 11, 2018 AUGUSTSEEDSTOCK EDGE Advertising DeadlineAUG. 8, 2018 NJSA SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Entry DeadlineAUG. 15, 2018 NBS® OPEN & JR. SHOWEntry DeadlineAUG. 15, 2018 SEPTEMBER SHOWPIG ISSUESEEDSTOCK EDGE Advertising DeadlineAUG. 30-SEPT. 2, 2018 NJSA SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Woodward, Okla.SEPT. 5, 2018 NJSA EASTERN REGIONAL Entry DeadlineSEPT. 8-9, 2018 NBS® JUNIOR CLASSICAustin, Minn.SEPT. 8-12, 2018 NATIONAL BARROW SHOW® Austin, Minn.&DATES DEADLINESJUN3JUN13JUL1NSR NEWSKnauth named to Illinois Future Leaders 2018 classAs the pork industry continues to evolve, the Illinois Pork Producers Association recognizes the need to focus on the future by fi nding and educating young talent that will take the helm as tomorrow's leaders. Whether they serve on committees, boards or other leadership positions in the future, keeping the pork industry relevant and educating consumers is a top priority for leaders. “The development of our future leaders is a critical next step to keep the industry moving forward while providing the next genera-tion of pig farmers with the skills and expertise needed to advocate for our ever-changing industry,” says Jennifer Tirey, executive director for IPPA.The following nine agriculturalists have been named to the Future Leaders 2018 Class: Katie Brown of Harvel, Matt Frizzo of Gillespie, Joeseph Goetz of Carthage, Jeff Grady of Dahinda, Ellen Knauth of Milford, Wesley Lyons of Cortland, Matt Murphy of Highland, Jake Nims of Springfi eld, and Chad Pilcher of Monticello. The annual program will highlight commercial production and encourage young leaders to get involved and be more active in the pork industry. The four meetings will focus on several aspects of the industry extending from regulations, processing, retail marketing, and farmer interaction. For questions about the Future Leaders program, please contact Jennifer Tirey at 217-529-3100 or jennifer@ilpork.com.Reserve Grand Champion BarrowShown by Savannah PageGrand Champion BarrowShown by Caroline TurnerCORRECTIONSIn the April/May 2018 issue of Seedstock EDGE we had the Grand and Res. Grand Barrows at the Georgia National Jr. Livestock Show listed incorrectly. The correct winners and pictures are below. The Seedstock EDGE staff apologizes for the mistake.In the January 2018 issue of Seedstock EDGE, we listed Collin Billings, Calif., as the 8th Overall Senior Sweepstakes winner but did not include his picture. The Seedstock EDGE staff apologizes for the mistake.8th Overall Senior Sweepstakes, 2017 NJSA Western RegionalWon by Collin BillingsJUL17AUG8AUG15AUG15AUG30SEP5SEP8SEP8Ellen KnauthNSR Director of Jr. Shows17JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 175/17/2018 11:21:30 AMJOSEPH BOSEO1949-2018Joseph Boseo, 69, of Manhattan, lll., passed away April 16, 2018. He was a lifelong farmer in Manhattan. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen (nee Patterson); three sons, Dan (Melanie), Andy (Kazia) and Joe (Tina); fi ve grandchildren, Jack, Brooklyn, Brandon, Logan and Brynlee; one sister, Patricia (Mike) Quigley; three brothers, Louie, John (Toni) and Tom (Kathy); Father-in-law, James Patterson; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Lonnie and Kathy McCollum and Craig and Cheri Patterson; nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Marie Haley Boseo; one infant sister, Ann Marie; mother-in-law, Jan Patterson; sisters-in-law, Linda and Vicki Boseo. His fi rst pig was a Chester White that he bought as a 4-H project that farrowed ten and raised ten. He was immediately hooked on the hog business after that fi rst litter. The following year he bought two Duroc bred gilts and has been with Durocs ever since. His wife Karen and their three boys Dan, Andy, and Joe traveled to several shows making countless friends over the years. He always said that there was something special about that bond for each other. Joe will be deeply missed by all.OBITUARIESDAVID HUINKER 1935-2018David Lawrence Huinker, 83, Ames, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Northridge Village in Ames. David was born April 13, 1935, on the farm outside of Calmar, Iowa. He was the youngest of seven children born to Edmund and Mathilda (Pitzenberger) Huinker. Dave attended country school, St. Aloysius catholic school and graduated from Calmar High School in 1954. He helped on his family farm and was active in 4-H and FFA showing dairy cattle, swine and sheep. He attended Iowa State University in animal husbandry for a year. Dave married Martha Weselmann from Calmar at Calmar Lutheran Church on June 27, 1959. He served as an Army supply clerk at Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma for two years where his daughter, Zetta was born. Dave and Martha returned to Iowa and lived in Ames where he managed the Iowa Swine Testing station for 18 years. While in Ames, they had Clark, Doreen and Karwyn. In 1979, the family moved back to northeast Iowa settling on a farm outside of Decorah where they raised breeding swine and cattle and grew crops. In 2011, they retired to Ames to be closer to their children. Dave was very active in the swine industry all his life. While managing the boar testing station, he worked with Iowa State University to help develop an index to evaluate boar performance, grew the test station to record size and mentored many young future leaders in the swine industry. He served on several state and national swine organization boards as well as exhibiting at or judging numerous county, state, regional and national livestock shows. Dave sold pigs all over the U.S., to several interna-tional buyers, toured Sweden's swine industry and hosted many international visitors with tours of his farm operation. Dave loved to promote agriculture and worked diligently to improve livestock production and quality through genetic selection and the collection and use of both live and carcass data. He especially enjoyed his time judging or being a ring man at livestock shows so he could work with young livestock exhibitors. Dave served as a 4-H club leader for over 20 years as well as being a member of several county committees related to youth and exten-sion. In addition, he was inducted into the Winneshiek County and Iowa 4-H Halls of Fame for his service to 4-H. Dave also enjoyed being a Fairman and served as a member of the Iowa State Fair board for 30 years, including two terms as board president. He loved the fair and helped start the Blue Ribbon Foundation to secure funds to make improvements to the fairgrounds. He and Martha were given the Winneshiek County Ag Association Distinguished Service Award for out-standing support of agriculture and the fair. In 2010, the International Association of Fairs & Expositions bestowed its coveted Heritage Award on Dave for his dedication to improving fairs. In honor of his military service, Dave took part in the Story County Freedom Flight to Washington D.C. in 2015. In his limited spare time, Dave served on several local, county and state committees and boards and was active in his church. He enjoyed life and loved to laugh at a good joke.Dave is survived by his wife, Martha, of Ames, Iowa and his four children and their families: Zetta Pilch (Ed) of New London, Iowa; Clark (Laura) of Fairmont, Minnesota; Doreen Blackmer (Tracy) of Madrid, Iowa and Karwyn Gibson (Jim) of Panora, Iowa. He has nine grandchildren: Courtney (Elijah Johns) and Evan Pilch (Riley), Jacob, Cole, and Ben Huinker, Jessica and Cheryl Blackmer and Reagan and Riley Gibson. He also has one great-grandchild, Talia Johns and one step great-grandchild, K.J. Singer and numerous nieces and nephews. His brother Dennis, sisters Gladys Elsbernd and DeEtta Hemesath and sisters-in-law Dorothy Huinker, Helen Weselmann and JoAnne Egge also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Ralph and Esther Weselmann, brothers Paul Huinker and Alvin Huinker, sister Leona Watt, three sisters-in-law Georgina Huinker, Elberta Huinker and Delores Weselmann, and brothers-in-law James Watt, Alphonse Hemsath, Roger Elsbernd, Roger Weselmann and Loren Weselmann. Memorials may be directed to the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation or the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Interment was at Calmar Lutheran Church cemetery in Calmar, Iowa.JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE1818 June SE Form.indd 185/17/2018 11:21:30 AMJOHN ROBERT (BRO. BOB) WAITMAN 1944-2018John Robert (Bro. Bob) Waitman age 73, passed away Sunday April 29, 2018, at is home in Ryan, Oklahoma. He was born November 28, 1944, to GJ and Opal Waitman and was the youngest of six children. Bob gave his life to Jesus and surrendered to preach at the age of seven. He graduated high school in 1963 from Comanche, OK. He then graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1967 with an Agriculture Education degree.Bob was a bi-vocational Ag. Ed. Instructor/Pastor. He taught Ag. Ed. at Tuttle, OK and Ryan, OK for a total of 36 years. Bob was ordained into the ministry in 1962 at Countryside Baptist Church in Comanche, OK. Bob preached for 56 years and was currently pastoring Cross Brand Cowboy Church in Waurika, OK 2010-2018. Bob married Donna (Ragsdale) Waitman on September 21, 1968, in Tuttle, OK. Bob loved life and dedicated his to serving others. Bob also loved people, animals (especially Duroc pigs), and above all his Lord and Savior. Bob’s mission in life was to lead others to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna Waitman, Ryan, OK. Sons Gary Waitman and wife Shannon, of Paducah, TX. Bobby Waitman and wife Gena of Tuttle, OK. Daughter Kandle Brewer and husband David of Seminole, OK. Grandchildren Bailey Waitman, Brecken Waitman, Brennan Waitman, Conner (Lindsey) Brewer, Devin (Lauren)Brewer-Waitman, Kamryn Brewer and nine Great Grandchildren. Sisters Linda Clark and husband Freddy, of Duncan, OK. Karen Mitchell and husband Carlton, Duncan, OK. Sister-in-law Marlene Waitman, Williston, ND. Father-in law Billy Ragsdale, Tuttle, OK. Bob will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends.Preceding him in death include his parents GJ and Opal Waitman, Mother-in-law Irma Ragsdale, Brothers Jack, Jerry, and Tony Waitman and Grandson Marcus Waitman.A celebration of Bob’s life was held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Cross Brand Cowboy Church, Waurika, OK, with Bubba Clark, Mark Kunkel, and Bobby Waitman offi ciating. Interment was at Fair Lawn Cemetery, Comanche, OK. under the direc-tion of Dudley funeral Home in Waurika, OK. Pallbearers were his grandsons and nephews. Memorial donations in memory of Bob can be made to Cross Brand Cowboy Church Building Fund, 8500 N. HWY 81 Waurika, OK 73573.JOHN RAYBUM 1921-2018John Lee Rayburn, 96, of Bondville, Ill., died unexpect-edly in an accident at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018.John was born on November 22, 1921 just north of Bondville to J W and Ethel Pfi ester Rayburn. He married Betty Jean Hammerschmidt in Monticello on November 19, 1944. She preceded him in death in 2011.He is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Jim) Black of Davidsville, MO and Shirley (Paul) Berbaum of Champaign; fi ve grandchildren, Gina Grant, Jamie Black, Joy Black, Tricia Anderson and Jon Berbaum; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; a beloved friend and com-panion, Pat Meriedth; and a sister, Mary Wood. John was known and loved by all for his easy going nature, ornery sense of humor, and outgoing and social personality. He was the soul of the family and will be painfully missed.John farmed in the Bondville area until his retirement in 2004. In addition, he raised purebred Hampshire swine for more than 60 years. He was swine superintendent at the Champaign Country Fair for 25 years and also was head of the swine carcass show and sale for 20 years.He served as a Scott Township trustee for 28 years, a drainage district commissioner and on various Bondville United Methodist Church boards as well as being trustee. For the past 60 years he was either a Bondville Fire Corporation volunteer fi reman or a trustee on the board.Visitation for John was held at Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy. Funeral services were on Saturday, May 5, at the funeral home. The Rev. Jon Berbaum offi ciated. Burial fol-lowed in Roselawn Cemetery, Champaign, Ill.Memorial contributions may be made to the Bondville United Methodist Church.Online condolences may be made at www.morganmemorialhome.com.19JUNE 2018 | SEEDSTOCK EDGE18 June SE Form.indd 195/17/2018 11:21:30 AMNext >