News & Notes

from 2022 February Shorthorn Country

Association Outlook

Farewells

Tammy R.

Benjamin, 51, of Freeman SD passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2021 at Avera McKennan Hospital with her family at her side. Tammy Schrag was born in Sioux Falls, SD to Doug and Candace Schrag on December 15, 1970. She committed her life to our Lord and Savior at a very young age and was baptized on May 22, 1988 at the SalemZion Mennonite Church. She graduated from Freeman Public High School in 1989 and received her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Sioux Falls University and went on to receive her Masters degree in Reading Recovery from Black Hills State University.

Tammy married Dan Benjamin on June 20th,1998 and through this union produced her two greatest joys in life, daughter Ashlyn on October 26,2001 and son Tyce, born April 22, 2006. Her children were the light of her life and brought her incredible joy and happiness. She was particularly excited for her upcoming Grandma duties and so loved her future granddaughter whom we have all yet to meet.

Faith in Christ was the foundation of a life that grew Tammy into the kind, compassionate, unselfish soul that so many of us will cherish forever. She had a particular love of children, in earlier years, she was the go to babysitter for so many families in the area. It is this love of kids and her kind, helping spirit that attracted her to the teaching profession where she was able to share her bright, bubbly personality with young minds in the elementary school system.

Tammy always enjoyed the little things in life. From Chinese food to the family pets, Blossom and Speedy. She always enjoyed a good trip to Sioux Falls to do a little shopping and planting flowers in Spring with her beloved children was always a favorite time of year. When she wasn’t taking care of the craziness of raising her own family, she would always

Leon Carl

Mosteller, 78, of rural Bern, Kansas was born August 22, 1943, in Humboldt, Nebraska to Oliver and Eleanor (Dick) Mosteller. Leon was raised on the Mosteller Family Farm near Bern, Kansas and attended Bern Public School from 1950-1961. He graduated from Bern High School with the class of 1961. After graduation, Leon worked with his dad on the family farm before joining active duty with the U.S. Army on February 15, 1966. He served his country while stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War until being honorably discharged on January 26, 1968. Leon then served in the U.S. Army reserves until his discharge on February 16, 1972. On June 15, 1975, Leon was united in marriage to Karen Threlkel at the United Church of Christ in Centralia, Kansas. To this union three children, Ross, Robert and Karla were born. The couple raised their family on the Mosteller Farm where Leon was the 4th generation of Mosteller men raising Shorthorn Cattle. Leon was the custodian/bus driver for Bern schools from 1988-2011 and then drove bus for Sabetha public schools from 20112021. Leon was known for his ability to carry on a conversation with anyone and everyone. He was proud of his family and was a presence at any activity they participated in. He especially enjoyed the county fair and was known by many for always being there to lend a helping be seen in the seats of a cattle show watching her niece and nephew do what they love.

Providing some comfort during this difficult time is knowing Tammy spent a heavenly Christmas with her father, Doug, whom she loved so dearly.

Grateful for having shared her life, she is survived by husband Dan, children Ashlyn and Tyce. Mother Candace Schrag, her husband Vernon. Brother Cory Schrag, wife Melissa, children Samantha and Jaxon. Sister-in-law Deana Benjamin, son Kai. Sister-in-law Kris Williams, her husband Troy, their children Trelyn, Riley and Silas. Sisterin-law Lindsey Tuschen, husband Alan, children Emma, Hadleigh, Kenzie, Willa and Trent. Mother-in-law Tammy Mutchelknaus, husband Rob. Father-inlaw Bill Benjamin, wife Cindy and son Ford.

She is preceded in death by her loving father Doug Schrag and Grandparents Paul and Ada Schrag and Grandparents =Ben and Mildred Schrag.

hand or share a story. Leon was definitely one of a kind and will be remembered by many.

Leon passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Sabetha Community Hospital in Sabetha, Kansas having reached the earthly age of seventy-eight years, four months, and nine days. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Leon is survived by his loving wife Karen Mosteller of rural Bern, KS; sons: Ross Mosteller and wife Tonya of rural Bern, KS; Robert Mosteller of rural Bern, KS; daughter Karla Kramer and husband Justin of rural Seneca, KS; grandchildren: Lane, Madilyn, and Lindy Mosteller of rural Bern, KS; Brecken, Latham and Nola Kramer of rural Seneca, KS; Lorraina of rural Wetmore, KS; and other relatives and =numerous friends.

Suellen Hawkins Dahl,

83, of Gruver, passed away on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, December 13, 2021 at Gruver Cemetery and will be followed by a church service at 11:00 am at the Gruver United Methodist Church with pastor Steve Chappell officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Henson-Novak Funeral Directors in Guymon, Oklahoma from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00.P.M. Visitation will also be held 8:30 A.M. till 9:30 A.M. Monday, December 13, 2021 at Gruver United Methodist Church.

Suellen was born on October 9th, 1938 in Spearman, Texas to Perry and Lois Hawkins. She grew up on the Hawkins family ranch near Fort Zulu on Palo Duro Creek before moving to Gruver. During her school years she was involved as a Gruver High School Cheerleader, was a member of Harmony Club, and participated in Methodist

Boyd Dwain

Young, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 10, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, December 20, 2021, in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ernie McGaughey officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.

Boyd was born on July 2, 1942, in Tulia to L.D. and Annie Young. He grew up in Swisher County and graduated from Kress High School in 1960. He Youth Fellowship. She married Robert Dahl on June 9th, 1957, and lived in Springfield, Missouri during his U.S. Air Force designation there. They soon returned to their native place of Gruver and commenced to living and working on the Dahl family farm. Suellen was an exemplary example of a country woman and could perform farming operations, work cattle, and perform administrative duties, all while raising a family and serving others. Her life on the family farm included involvement with the American Shorthorn Association and the Shorthorn Lassies. She loved working in flower shops and making floral arrangements. Her culinary skills were exceptional and no matter how closely one followed her recipes, the product was never as good as hers. Suellen was a longtime member of the Gruver United Methodist Church, where she was involved with many activities and shared fellowship with many friends. She was kind, caring, and compassionate towards all.

Suellen was proceeded in death by her parents, Perry and Lois Hawkins, a brother Billy Jeff Hawkins, and her husband of 63 years, Robert Dahl. She is survived by son; Wade Dahl and wife

married Kay Carothers on November 6, 1964. Boyd and Kay had two sons, Steve, and Layne. Boyd loved watching his boys in the show ring and later his joy came mostly from watching all his grandchildren show their animals and playing sports. Boyd was raised in 4H and remained an active member all his life. He was an adult leader for Swisher County 4H for 54 years. He was a member of the Swisher County Activity Association for several years. The 2016 South Central, Regional Shorthorn Show in Amarillo was dedicated to Boyd Young, 4Y Shorthorns. He helped numerous kids throughout the area with their beef projects in 4H. He was also the superintendent for the Swisher County Stock Show for several years. Boyd Angie of Wimberley, TX; daughter Brenda Hopkins and husband Bud of Gruver, TX; son Scot Dahl and wife Ginger of Talcott, WV; and a niece Jana McCarley and husband Michael of Amarillo, TX. She was a devoted grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers include Steve Bevill, Kevin Allaway, James Walker, Kevin Hart, Ricky Thompson, Hunter Hopkins, Michael McCarley, and Clyde Fischer.

Honorary Pallbearers are all grandchildren and their spouses, all great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Memorial donations may be given to BSA Hospice of the Southwest, 5211 Southwest 9th Street, Suite 100, Amarillo, Texas 79106 or may be accepted at Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306 Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

The family would like to thank Brookdale Medi Park in Amarillo for making Suellen so welcome in a new home. She loved her time the with staff and friends there. We would also like to thank Visiting Angels of Amarillo for the =extra care giving she needed.

farmed for many years before going to work for Swisher County Precinct 3 for 25 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Kay Young, his sister, Maxine Carter and his brother, Melvin Young.

He is survived by his two sons, Steve Young and wife Wendy of Nazareth, Layne Young of Tulia, his sister, Judine Wilks of Tulia, his brother, Stanley Young of Lubbock, his five grandchildren, Brett, Will, Casey, Anndee, and Landry, his two great grandchildren, Jace and Carter and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Swisher County Activity Association or the Nazareth FFA Alumni Association. =

New DNA Card Fees

Our approved lab for DNA, Neogen, has increased the cost of blood and hair cards to the ASA and as a result, it is necessary to start charging for them to cover this increase, plus the postage it takes to send them. Blood cards are now $1/card and hair cards are $2/card. Methods for obtaining them have not changed. Please call the office or fill out the card request on shorthorn.org to order. The lab’s preferred methods are TSU samples and blood cards. TSU kits can be purchased directly through Neogen or Allflex. *Remember, there is an additional fee for testing hair and semen. **DO NOT test twins via blood samples.

New Rule - Jan. 1, 2022

The Board of Directors unanimously approved a new rule, which begins January 1, 2022: “All bulls (Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus) born January 1, 2022 and after will be required to have a genomic profile and parentage markers on file that qualify to their sire and/or dam (if those profiles are available) in order to register any progeny with the American Shorthorn Association”. This means that regardless of service type, all bulls (Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus) used for breeding need to be genomically tested (currently, this is the 100K test but could be subject to change according to Neogen standards in the future). This pertains to AI sires as well as pasture sires/clean up bulls. The rule only affects bulls born after Jan 1, 2022, so this rule won’t really come into play until their progeny are born, late 2023 or 2024. Please be aware that AI sires still require the 3 genetic conditions as well – TH, PHA, and DS.

ASA Hotel Information for Upcoming Events

2022 Junior National Hotel Info

Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center

2345 McGee St., Kansas City, MO 64106

$134/night Block opens August 1, 2021 • Must be canceled by 3 pm June 1, 2022 to receive full refund.

Reservations may be made by calling Marriott reservations at 1-866-932-6214 or by using our custom link found on https://juniorshorthorn.com/accommodations/

Additional Information: Complimentary basic wireless internet Overnight self-parking $10

Shorthorn Country A Notice From

Advertising Rate Change

Advertising rates for the Shorthorn Country have not changed in 30 years.

Due to increased printing and overall production costs, it is imperative that the rates be raised by 10% starting

with the January 2022 issue.

Shorthorn Country advertising will remain among the lowest rates of any breed publication today.

Catalog pricing will remain the same.

Following is a listing of the new rate schedule.

Advertising Rates 1X 11X

1 page 2/3 page 1/2 page-island 1/2 page 1/3 page 1/4 page $620 $555 $460 $425 $370 $340 $345 $320 $265 $250 $215 $190 1/6 page $150 $135 Business Card (1 1/2”) $45 $365/year