Terry Brumley 1949 - 2023

Long time Chico resident, Terry A. Brumley, 74, entered God’s Kingdom on April 10, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born March 16, 1949 to Thelma M. and Paul J. Brumley who resided in Fresh Pond, CA. Terry was his family’s treasured leader, a loving husband and father and a loyal friend to many. He was a gentleman, athlete, horseman, businessman and adventurer. His kindness, unique sense of humor and humility made offer him more opportunities in the future so he made the tough decision to part with his horses. Terry became a three-sport athlete, played both ways for three years of PVHS football, medaled in many track meets including State Championships and was a starter for Viking Basketball for three years. In his senior year Terry was selected for the 1967-68 high school All Section Cali- him an effective communicator, a mentor and positive problem solver throughout his life.

Terry graduated from Butte College in 1970 with an AA Degree in Police Science and a Post in Law Enforcement through Butte’s Police Academy. He then transferred to CSU Chico where he finished his college education. In 1969 while still in college, Terry took a position in the insurance industry with Kentucky Central Life Ins. That job kicked started a career change that began 43 years of success and rewards in the insurance industry. 1969 was also the year that Terry married his high school sweetheart Dana L. Brown. Together, their strong and loving relationship guided them through a wonderfully productive life full of adventures and achievements.

As a youngster, Terry’s family moved often seeking work in Northern California communities including the Hoopa Valley Reservation. During these difficult times, Terry’s love of horses developed early when his grandfather gifted him with a “cranky” gelding as an incentive to go to school. As time went on, Terry trained his own horses, participated in many amateur equine activities, Gymkhana events, Barrel and Quarter Horse racing and Junior Rodeos. His natural abilities handling horses, his athleticism and endless determination to succeed laid his path for a lifetime of successes and fulfillment.

In 1960 Terry’s family settled in Chico, CA. where his involvement with horses continued. However, the ability to participate in organized school sports began to conflict with his equine commitments. In the summer of 1966 Terry realized that the Pleasant Valley Senior High sports programs might fornia State Prep Team, the All-Northern Section Team, the Kiwanis All Star Team North, and was nominated for the Shriner Temple North-South Football Game and Pageant, in 1968. His football talents and recognitions drew several college scholarship recruitment letters including, Stanford University, Colorado State University, St. Mary’s College, University of Oregon, UC Santa Barbara, Sacramento State, New Mexico State University and Butte Community College. Upon graduation in 1968, due to a reoccurring knee injury, Terry selected Butte College to continue his education and play football. He played both offense and defense for Head Coach Don Rogers on Butte College’s first football team. That first year the team went on to win the California Small School Championship.

He often remarked that his most memorable experience, other than winning the game, was traveling by air for the first time.

The “greatest gift they gave themselves” came when their son Tracy was born in 1970. With a new career path, a family to provide for and college to complete, Terry remained focused and determined to achieve his goals. He was Kentucky Central’s youngest to date, MDRT inductee in 1972. He earned LUCT and CLU certifications and was active in the CA Life Underwriters Association. Before taking on a management position with the California Farm Bureau Association’s Health Insurance company Terry owned three successful insurance agencies in Chico, Redding, and Yuba City, CA. When Nationwide Insurance purchased the CA Farm Bureau’s Health company Terry became a Regional Sales Manager for Nationwide Insurance. When Nationwide’s health division chose to leave California, Health Net of California took over the book of business and Terry remained with that company until his retirement in 2012.

His success as an agent and in management afforded Terry and Dana years of travel opportunities from Ashville, North Carolina to Louisville Kentucky’s Derby, trips to the Bahamas and Mexico as well as 18 consecutive years of Hawaiian Islands events hosting successful agents for the Farm Bureau. Terry cared deeply about the great relationships he built with his colleagues in the insurance industry. Terry never allowed business to overshadow family commitments, activities, or community involvement. Whether it be hunting, fishing, camping, dirt biking, snow skiing, coaching little league, team roping established Brumley Quarter Horses with son, Tracy. They were the successful owners and breeders of many outstanding performance horses. Terry and Dana also supported the development of a successful Reining Horse show production company, BMG, that daughter-law Amanda and son Tracy founded. Brumley Management Group events were a source of pride for Terry. As Arena Manager, he loved interacting with and calmly assisting competitors while setting the stage for every contestant its, whether he was teasing you or laughing at his own jokes until you laughed with him.

Family and friends were always a tremendous source of joy and fulfillment. Whether it be celebrating achievements, holiday gatherings large or small, birthdays, graduations, weddings, or the excitement of cheering from the sidelines at Basketball or Volleyball games, Motocross races or Reining Horse competitions, Terry loved it all. He never spared encouraging words or support for his loved ones. If he believed in or Tracy’s athletic games, Terry was never absent from his family’s activities. Terry was a member of Chico Elks Lodge #423, supported Rock-A-Bye Chapter of Children’s Home Society for many years as well as the Bidwell Mansion Association. He served on the first Board of Directors who developed Butte College’s first Rodeo Team. He was an active member of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) and a member of the local and national Harley Davidson Owners Group (HOG). Terry was an Original 12 member of the Old Stogies Motorcycle Club and established the Chico chapter of the Old Stogies. Terry and Dana enjoyed motorcycle adventures as a couple and with close friends. Their rides took them through many parts of the US, Canada, and Mexico. No matter what the weather conditions or circumstances were, Terry would always say, “isn’t this just a perfect day?”

Terry reignited his involvement in the equine industry in 1989 when he and Dana to have the very best opportunity to show their horses. Over the years hundreds of exhibitors met Terry when they entered the arena. Whether it be the Run for A Million or High Roller Reining Classic in Las Vegas, NV, the Reining By the Bay at Stanford University’s Horse Park at Woodside CA or the Cactus Reining Classic at Westworld in Scottsdale AZ, Terry was there to kindly reassure everyone that they were the most important person entering his gate and would remain so until they exited. If someone suffered a disappointment Terry might give them encouragement by saying “you’ve got to keep moving forward” or “Sometimes you need to dig through the dirt to find fresh air.” Terry liked to convey his thoughts and opinions through telling stories and often made people laugh by finding humor in the most mundane of life circumstances. His pleasant personality was contagious to everyone he met. His keen sense of humor easily lightened spir- you, Terry would give no less than 100% of his energy. Terry cared deeply about four special young people, Luca and Jeremy Fappani and Jordan and Jade Bennett and referred to them as “Grandchildren by Heart”. Terry was especially proud that Jade and Jordan called him their “Bonus Grandpa”. He will always be cheering for these very talented loved ones. Terry was incredibly grateful for his many blessings.

In addition to Dana, Tracy and Amanda, Terry is survived by sister, Peggy M. Brumley-Burke and niece Brandy BurkeMiller, maternal aunts, Jean Cook and Gail Gizinos and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, younger brother Jimmy Roy Brumley and his wife Susan as well as his beloved in laws, Richard, ‘Dick,’ and Elmeretta Brown. Terry’s friends and family will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

PUEBLO, Colo. –

The Arizona Ridge Riders came tantalizingly close to claiming the PBR Teams Cham pionship in Las Vegas last November, finish ing a close second with a commendable 3-1 record. However, their regular season was a bit of a mixed bag, leaving room for improvement. With a 14-13-1 record, they secured fifth place heading into the cham pionship, trailing the first-place Austin Gam blers by just 1.5 games.

The journey began with a solid 1-1 showing, landing them in fourth place in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They seized their only event win of the season in Kansas City, Missouri, go ing 3-0 and showcasing their strength with eight successful rides out of 15 total outs.

Further highlights followed, with a strong 3-0 finish in Aus tin, securing second place overall, and a 2-1 performance leading to a fourth-place finish in Nashville.

Regrettably, these were the only occasions the Arizona Ridge Riders placed in the top half of the standings. They settled for fifth in Oklahoma City (1-1-1), sixth in Fort Worth, Texas (1-2), seventh in Ridgedale, Missouri (1-2) and Glendale, Arizona (1-2), and eighth in Anaheim (0-2) and WinstonSalem (1-2).

As the 2023 season unfolds, fans wonder which version of the Arizona Ridge Riders will emerge, especially with the continuity of five returning riders from the previous squad:

Returning Ridge Riders: Luciano de Castro, Eduardo Aparecido, Chase Dougherty, Vitor Losnake, Keyshawn Whitehorse