This year’s sale feels a little emptier as we honor the loss of our beloved Grandma Bernie — a true cornerstone of our family. She stood faithfully beside Grandpa Walt through a lifetime of farming and ranching, always ready to dig in wherever help was needed. Ranch life wasn’t just something she supported — it was something she truly lived. Grandma Bernie never missed a beat. She came to every bull sale, branding, and cattle event, just as she did for her children’s, grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren’s sporting events, milestones, birthdays, and anniversaries. She loved to talk “shop” with ranchers and farmers, had a way of striking up a conversation with anyone, and never had a bad word to say about anyone. And if you saw that proud little smirk on her face, you knew she was right where she wanted to be. She especially loved going out to look at cows with Grandpa Walt, often teasing the boys that she liked the red ones best — particularly a cute red baldy. If you ever attended one of our sales, you may have heard her familiar prayer, “God’s neat and let’s eat,” or noticed her quietly watching with pride. Her hands fed us, her faith guided us, and her love will live on through each of us. We take comfort knowing she is reunited with Grandpa Walt and watching over not only our herd of cattle, but our herd of family as well. This is simply goodbye for now. We will continue to live life to the fullest, follow our faith, and strive every day to fill the big shoes Grandma B left behind.
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