Sandy's Cenotaph at Potrero Cemetery
Sandy died at Loma Linda University Hospital in Southern California on Wednesday, May 19 following complications from pneumonia. He was 81.
Sandy was born in San Bernardino on Feb.16, 1923, the eldest son of Trevor and Nell Kemp. He spent his childhood on the family ranch in San Diego, and in his early 20s met his wife to be—and the true love of his life—Carol Mohaupt. After a short courtship they were married in September 1949 and a year later their eldest son, Scott, was born. This was followed by the birth of their eldest daughter, Victoria (Vicky), in 1953, second son, Bill in 1955 and their two youngest daughters Elizabeth (Liz) in 1962 and Katherine (Katie) in 1964. Carol died unexpectedly n 1971.
Sandy was a much-loved and respected father and grandfather. His eldest son—Scott has three sons, Matthew, Scott and Peter, Vicky has three daughters, Dawn, Brandi and Kim. Liz has three boys, Austin, Trevor and Will, and Sandy's youngest daughter Katie has two children, James and Emily.
In 1965 Sandy and his young family moved from San Diego to Lone Pine, in the Owens Valley. Here he was responsible for creating and developing Rancho Samataguma lease holdings, which included many private land holdings throughout the valley. The lease holdings were in excess of 100,000 acres and at their peak sustained the raising of more than 4,000 head of cattle. Sandy's keen eye for business management enabled him to create a lease system that to this day provides some of the most economical and efficient cattle raising in the whole of the state.
In addition to his work shaping and creating the leases, Sandy also became manager of the Catherine Spencer holdings and was responsible for the management of an additional six ranches with more than 1,500 head of cattle. The Rancho Samataguma was split into three parcels in 1984, and Sandy acquired the southernmost section—land that he managed alongside his son Scott for the last 20 years.
Sandy Kemp was one of California's most respected and innovative cattlemen. He pioneered and developed many of the cattle management techniques used by ranchers today. He was one of the first ever to employ pregnancy testing as a management policy, and as far back as 1955 began using this diagnostic method of deciding which cows to keep and which to cull. Today preg testing us a standard cattleman's tool and its roots can be traced to the pioneering work done by Sandy in San Diego. Sandy was also passionate and informed about the broader health issues of raising cattle, and blazed a trail in the use of supplements. By seeking out and trying new supplemental combinations, Sandy established benchmarks that are widely used by today's cattle industry.
Another characteristic of Sandy's management style was the close relationship he forged with the Department of Water and Power throughout his career.
He always viewed the department as the cattleman's best ally, and worked hard to keep his liaison with them productive, positive and mutually beneficial.
Sandy was well known and much respected member of the Owens Valley community. Over the years he had extensive business interests in Lone Pine and Bishop, and had been responsible for employment and sponsorship of many of the towns' residents.
The Inyo Register, Bishop, Inyo County, California
Saturday, May 22, 2004 – Page A-2
Sandy died at Loma Linda University Hospital in Southern California on Wednesday, May 19 following complications from pneumonia. He was 81.
Sandy was born in San Bernardino on Feb.16, 1923, the eldest son of Trevor and Nell Kemp. He spent his childhood on the family ranch in San Diego, and in his early 20s met his wife to be—and the true love of his life—Carol Mohaupt. After a short courtship they were married in September 1949 and a year later their eldest son, Scott, was born. This was followed by the birth of their eldest daughter, Victoria (Vicky), in 1953, second son, Bill in 1955 and their two youngest daughters Elizabeth (Liz) in 1962 and Katherine (Katie) in 1964. Carol died unexpectedly n 1971.
Sandy was a much-loved and respected father and grandfather. His eldest son—Scott has three sons, Matthew, Scott and Peter, Vicky has three daughters, Dawn, Brandi and Kim. Liz has three boys, Austin, Trevor and Will, and Sandy's youngest daughter Katie has two children, James and Emily.
In 1965 Sandy and his young family moved from San Diego to Lone Pine, in the Owens Valley. Here he was responsible for creating and developing Rancho Samataguma lease holdings, which included many private land holdings throughout the valley. The lease holdings were in excess of 100,000 acres and at their peak sustained the raising of more than 4,000 head of cattle. Sandy's keen eye for business management enabled him to create a lease system that to this day provides some of the most economical and efficient cattle raising in the whole of the state.
In addition to his work shaping and creating the leases, Sandy also became manager of the Catherine Spencer holdings and was responsible for the management of an additional six ranches with more than 1,500 head of cattle. The Rancho Samataguma was split into three parcels in 1984, and Sandy acquired the southernmost section—land that he managed alongside his son Scott for the last 20 years.
Sandy Kemp was one of California's most respected and innovative cattlemen. He pioneered and developed many of the cattle management techniques used by ranchers today. He was one of the first ever to employ pregnancy testing as a management policy, and as far back as 1955 began using this diagnostic method of deciding which cows to keep and which to cull. Today preg testing us a standard cattleman's tool and its roots can be traced to the pioneering work done by Sandy in San Diego. Sandy was also passionate and informed about the broader health issues of raising cattle, and blazed a trail in the use of supplements. By seeking out and trying new supplemental combinations, Sandy established benchmarks that are widely used by today's cattle industry.
Another characteristic of Sandy's management style was the close relationship he forged with the Department of Water and Power throughout his career.
He always viewed the department as the cattleman's best ally, and worked hard to keep his liaison with them productive, positive and mutually beneficial.
Sandy was well known and much respected member of the Owens Valley community. Over the years he had extensive business interests in Lone Pine and Bishop, and had been responsible for employment and sponsorship of many of the towns' residents.
The Inyo Register, Bishop, Inyo County, California
Saturday, May 22, 2004 – Page A-2
Sandy's Cenotaph at Potrero Cemetery
Sandy died at Loma Linda University Hospital in Southern California on Wednesday, May 19 following complications from pneumonia. He was 81.
Sandy was born in San Bernardino on Feb.16, 1923, the eldest son of Trevor and Nell Kemp. He spent his childhood on the family ranch in San Diego, and in his early 20s met his wife to be—and the true love of his life—Carol Mohaupt. After a short courtship they were married in September 1949 and a year later their eldest son, Scott, was born. This was followed by the birth of their eldest daughter, Victoria (Vicky), in 1953, second son, Bill in 1955 and their two youngest daughters Elizabeth (Liz) in 1962 and Katherine (Katie) in 1964. Carol died unexpectedly n 1971.
Sandy was a much-loved and respected father and grandfather. His eldest son—Scott has three sons, Matthew, Scott and Peter, Vicky has three daughters, Dawn, Brandi and Kim. Liz has three boys, Austin, Trevor and Will, and Sandy's youngest daughter Katie has two children, James and Emily.
In 1965 Sandy and his young family moved from San Diego to Lone Pine, in the Owens Valley. Here he was responsible for creating and developing Rancho Samataguma lease holdings, which included many private land holdings throughout the valley. The lease holdings were in excess of 100,000 acres and at their peak sustained the raising of more than 4,000 head of cattle. Sandy's keen eye for business management enabled him to create a lease system that to this day provides some of the most economical and efficient cattle raising in the whole of the state.
In addition to his work shaping and creating the leases, Sandy also became manager of the Catherine Spencer holdings and was responsible for the management of an additional six ranches with more than 1,500 head of cattle. The Rancho Samataguma was split into three parcels in 1984, and Sandy acquired the southernmost section—land that he managed alongside his son Scott for the last 20 years.
Sandy Kemp was one of California's most respected and innovative cattlemen. He pioneered and developed many of the cattle management techniques used by ranchers today. He was one of the first ever to employ pregnancy testing as a management policy, and as far back as 1955 began using this diagnostic method of deciding which cows to keep and which to cull. Today preg testing us a standard cattleman's tool and its roots can be traced to the pioneering work done by Sandy in San Diego. Sandy was also passionate and informed about the broader health issues of raising cattle, and blazed a trail in the use of supplements. By seeking out and trying new supplemental combinations, Sandy established benchmarks that are widely used by today's cattle industry.
Another characteristic of Sandy's management style was the close relationship he forged with the Department of Water and Power throughout his career.
He always viewed the department as the cattleman's best ally, and worked hard to keep his liaison with them productive, positive and mutually beneficial.
Sandy was well known and much respected member of the Owens Valley community. Over the years he had extensive business interests in Lone Pine and Bishop, and had been responsible for employment and sponsorship of many of the towns' residents.
The Inyo Register, Bishop, Inyo County, California
Saturday, May 22, 2004 – Page A-2
Sandy died at Loma Linda University Hospital in Southern California on Wednesday, May 19 following complications from pneumonia. He was 81.
Sandy was born in San Bernardino on Feb.16, 1923, the eldest son of Trevor and Nell Kemp. He spent his childhood on the family ranch in San Diego, and in his early 20s met his wife to be—and the true love of his life—Carol Mohaupt. After a short courtship they were married in September 1949 and a year later their eldest son, Scott, was born. This was followed by the birth of their eldest daughter, Victoria (Vicky), in 1953, second son, Bill in 1955 and their two youngest daughters Elizabeth (Liz) in 1962 and Katherine (Katie) in 1964. Carol died unexpectedly n 1971.
Sandy was a much-loved and respected father and grandfather. His eldest son—Scott has three sons, Matthew, Scott and Peter, Vicky has three daughters, Dawn, Brandi and Kim. Liz has three boys, Austin, Trevor and Will, and Sandy's youngest daughter Katie has two children, James and Emily.
In 1965 Sandy and his young family moved from San Diego to Lone Pine, in the Owens Valley. Here he was responsible for creating and developing Rancho Samataguma lease holdings, which included many private land holdings throughout the valley. The lease holdings were in excess of 100,000 acres and at their peak sustained the raising of more than 4,000 head of cattle. Sandy's keen eye for business management enabled him to create a lease system that to this day provides some of the most economical and efficient cattle raising in the whole of the state.
In addition to his work shaping and creating the leases, Sandy also became manager of the Catherine Spencer holdings and was responsible for the management of an additional six ranches with more than 1,500 head of cattle. The Rancho Samataguma was split into three parcels in 1984, and Sandy acquired the southernmost section—land that he managed alongside his son Scott for the last 20 years.
Sandy Kemp was one of California's most respected and innovative cattlemen. He pioneered and developed many of the cattle management techniques used by ranchers today. He was one of the first ever to employ pregnancy testing as a management policy, and as far back as 1955 began using this diagnostic method of deciding which cows to keep and which to cull. Today preg testing us a standard cattleman's tool and its roots can be traced to the pioneering work done by Sandy in San Diego. Sandy was also passionate and informed about the broader health issues of raising cattle, and blazed a trail in the use of supplements. By seeking out and trying new supplemental combinations, Sandy established benchmarks that are widely used by today's cattle industry.
Another characteristic of Sandy's management style was the close relationship he forged with the Department of Water and Power throughout his career.
He always viewed the department as the cattleman's best ally, and worked hard to keep his liaison with them productive, positive and mutually beneficial.
Sandy was well known and much respected member of the Owens Valley community. Over the years he had extensive business interests in Lone Pine and Bishop, and had been responsible for employment and sponsorship of many of the towns' residents.
The Inyo Register, Bishop, Inyo County, California
Saturday, May 22, 2004 – Page A-2
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RONALD C. "SANDY" KEMP
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1923 SK 2004
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