Willomonte Ranch owner, Anne "Annie" Louise Britton of Clover Valley (Wells, Nevada), passed away on Sunday October 16, 2016 after a long illness. Annie was born in Reno, Nevada on August 9, 1943 to Dr. Vernon and Anne Louise Cantlon. Annie attended the University of Nevada, Reno, graduating as a medical technician. She was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After graduation, Annie continued her involvement in the family cattle ranch
"Willomonte Holsteins" which her father founded in Wadsworth NV. She became a well known and respected "Cattlewoman" in the Dairy Cow industry, breeding and showing champion Holsteins.
Annie's first marriage to David A. Gardner ended in tragedy from a motor vehicle fatality. In 1986, Annie married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" E. Britton, living at "Willomonte Ranch" in Steamboat NV, until they relocated the ranch to Clover Valley in 1995, raising beef cattle. Bob Britton (1990 Reno Rodeo President) passed away in 2010 leaving Annie to continue the ranching operations.
Annie loved animals, especially her golden retrievers of which she had many. Annie shared her love of ranching and animals with her grandchildren. Annie leaves behind many loving friends and neighbors in the Clover Valley community, and throughout Nevada, who will always remember her generosity and the fun times at Willomonte Ranch.
In addition to her parents and husband, Annie was preceded in death by her brother William Mckeen Cantlon. She is survived by her nephew Chris Cantlon of Reno, NV; step-son Jeff Britton (Terri) of Carmel, CA; step-daughter Beth Miller (Don) of Sausalito, CA; step-daughter Lara Ramsey (Aaron) of Crested Butte, CO; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and, her beloved golden retriever, Harley.
A graveside memorial service for family only will be held on November 5th at 1pm at the Clover Valley Cemetery. A "Celebration of Life" ceremony will be held at Willomonte Ranch in the Spring for all those who wish to attend (date to be announced).
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship Fund. This program, which Bob and Annie Britton helped create and were actively involved in for many years, was very important to them.
Published in Reno Gazette-Journal from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2016
Willomonte Ranch owner, Anne "Annie" Louise Britton of Clover Valley (Wells, Nevada), passed away on Sunday October 16, 2016 after a long illness. Annie was born in Reno, Nevada on August 9, 1943 to Dr. Vernon and Anne Louise Cantlon. Annie attended the University of Nevada, Reno, graduating as a medical technician. She was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After graduation, Annie continued her involvement in the family cattle ranch
"Willomonte Holsteins" which her father founded in Wadsworth NV. She became a well known and respected "Cattlewoman" in the Dairy Cow industry, breeding and showing champion Holsteins.
Annie's first marriage to David A. Gardner ended in tragedy from a motor vehicle fatality. In 1986, Annie married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" E. Britton, living at "Willomonte Ranch" in Steamboat NV, until they relocated the ranch to Clover Valley in 1995, raising beef cattle. Bob Britton (1990 Reno Rodeo President) passed away in 2010 leaving Annie to continue the ranching operations.
Annie loved animals, especially her golden retrievers of which she had many. Annie shared her love of ranching and animals with her grandchildren. Annie leaves behind many loving friends and neighbors in the Clover Valley community, and throughout Nevada, who will always remember her generosity and the fun times at Willomonte Ranch.
In addition to her parents and husband, Annie was preceded in death by her brother William Mckeen Cantlon. She is survived by her nephew Chris Cantlon of Reno, NV; step-son Jeff Britton (Terri) of Carmel, CA; step-daughter Beth Miller (Don) of Sausalito, CA; step-daughter Lara Ramsey (Aaron) of Crested Butte, CO; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and, her beloved golden retriever, Harley.
A graveside memorial service for family only will be held on November 5th at 1pm at the Clover Valley Cemetery. A "Celebration of Life" ceremony will be held at Willomonte Ranch in the Spring for all those who wish to attend (date to be announced).
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship Fund. This program, which Bob and Annie Britton helped create and were actively involved in for many years, was very important to them.
Published in Reno Gazette-Journal from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2016
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