In Loving Memory JIM GLINES
Jim Glines was born in 1942 in San Antonio, Texas but moved to Santa Maria as a baby. He grew up a cowboy on the Rock Front Ranch in Cuyama raising cattle and chickens and riding off into the back country every chance he got. His parents were cattle ranchers and Jim learned about hard work, long hours and the value of family. Jim attended St. Mary’s school, Santa Maria High School and ultimately went to Cal Poly SLO where he got his degree in ranch management. He expected to return to the Rock Front upon graduation but his parents retired and sold the ranch before he graduated. He instead turned to a career in banking which led him to ultimately co- found Community Bank of Santa Maria. Jim had many passions including banking, auctioneering and hunting but one of his favorite things was rodeo. He loved the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and could always be found in his box seats taking in the show. He dedicated 20 years to the Rodeo Queen Contest and always enjoyed the Friday night coronation of the Queen and her court. While Bull Riding was his favorite event, Jim didn’t miss any of the action of the rodeo. Jim spent many a night shaking hands with Cotton Rosser as he “rode the rail”and the two would share a quick story about some rodeo in some town someplace. He grew up watching the likes of Clarence Minetti, Ernie Righetti and Cotton Rosser and like those local legends ,his passing left a big hole in the community. As much as he’s missed here, we take comfort knowing he’s reunited with his friends and heroes and is horseback someplace looking over his herd. Ride Cowboy Ride.
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