Searle Ranch Branding and September MSTLA Meeting

It was another great day at Searle Ranch (Searle Ranch Web Site), followed by the periodic meeting of the Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association.  Enjoy some of the pictures from the day's activities, branding around 40 Texas Longhorn calves.  Our thanks to everyone who came and made the day one to remember!

Enjoy some of the pictures from the day! (Click on pictures to view larger, Select Slideshow)

Loss of MSTLA Member Durrell Farnsworth

We are very saddened to have learned of the loss of two of our Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association;  Kurt Youngstrand and Durrell Farnsworth.  Our deepest sympathies are extended to their families at this time.   Durrell's Obituary


Durell Farnsworth
We will miss Durrell Farnsworth
July 26, 1935 ~ September 23, 2010
Hometown: Mountain Home, UT

Durell Farnsworth, age 75, of Mountain Home, passed away September 23, 2010, at the Uintah Basin Medical Center from complications of Silicosis, a lung disease.

He was born July 26, 1935, in Mountain Home, to Philo T and Hazel Thayne Farnsworth. He married Linda Ann Butler on January 18, 1963 in Spanish Fork and they were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in March of 1964.

Durell’s first love was his family – especially his grandkids– and his second were his Texas Longhorn Cows. He was always happy to give you the “Free $10.00 Ranch Tour”. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the International Texas Longhorn Association and would travel the country judging longhorn shows.

He enjoyed life to the fullest, loved people, and was a happy-go-lucky smart a@#. He was a member of the LDS Church.

He was well liked, much loved, and left a good impact on his world.

Durell is survived by his wife, Linda, Mountain Home; children, Sherry (James) Arthur, Roosevelt; Chip (Kristie) Farnsworth, Fairview; Tonya (Russell) Ruckman, Eagle Mountain; TJ (Tammy) Farnsworth, Mountain Home; 13 grandchildren with one on the way; 2 great grandchildren; brother and sisters, Grace Wilkins, Vernal; Leah (Jerry) Bassett, Murray; Veloy Bird, Kearns; Dee (Eileen) Farnsworth, Grace, Idaho; sisters-in-law, Adele Farnsworth, California; Beth Farnsworth, Talmage; Jane Farnsworth, Bridgeland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clair, Rex, Leo, and Lon; and sisters, Afton Mackie and Laura Cummings.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2010, at the Moon Lake LDS Chapel in Mountain Home where a visitation will be held on Monday from 6-8 p.m.

Burial will be in the Mountain Home- Boneta Cemetery under direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.

Condolences may be viewed and sent to http://www.hullingermortuary.com/

Loss of MSTLA Member Kurt Youngstrand

We are very saddened to have learned of the loss of two of our Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association;  Kurt Youngstrand and Durrell Farnsworth.  Our deepest sympathies are extended to their families at this time.  Kurt's Obituary 

KURT. T. YOUNGSTAND
We will miss Kurt Youngstrand
Kurt T. Youngstrand, 66, of Fort Collins, Colo.; formerly of Cloquet, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sept. 9, 2010.


After growing up in Cloquet, Kurt moved to Fort Collins. He spent most of his life there before recently moving back to Minnesota to be with family and deal with his illness.

He was a proud member of Timberline Church in Fort Collins, the Rocky Mountain Steel Guitar Association, and the Wold County Sheriff’s Posse.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jason; and parents Elmer and Helen.

He is survived by daughters Melissa (Mike) Grover and Jennifer (Wade) McDonald; five grandchildren; brothers Fred (Lisa) and Mark (Valery); and other family and many friends.

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Our Lady of Good Counsel Home for their wonderful, compassionate care.

VISITATION: 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, Sept. 17, in Mueller-Bies Funeral Home - Lino Lakes, 7050 Lake Drive. Interment at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet at a later date.