Obituary
From The Blue Mountain Eagle, John Day, Oregon - Thursday, August 18, 1983
Rhys Humphreys
Kimberly - Rhys Humphreys, 69, of Kimberly died Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene following a heart attack. He was a well-known Grant County sheep rancher.
Mr. Humphreys was born Dec. 2, 1913 at Buckhorn Ranch near Waterman, the son of Rhys and Loula South Humphreys.
He attended schools at Waterman, Cant Ranch and Dayville. At an early age, upon the death of his father, he assisted his mother and brothers in the operations of their sheep ranch, later adding cattle.
In 1932 Mr. Humphreys was married to Georgia Moore. They had four children.
Mr. Humphreys spent his entire life on the family ranch. His greatest pleasure was his family, working with livestock, especially sheep, and the outdoors. He also herded sheep for neighboring ranches.
Mr. Humphreys was married to Dollina Stewart of Dayville Feb. 28, 1960. Since the death of his mother, he and his brother, Robert, have continued the operation of the family ranch in Kimberly and Waterman. He was a member of the Grant County Sheriff's Posse, the National Woolgrowers Association and the Oregon Sheepgrowers Association.
Survivor's include his wife, Dollina; two sons, Edmund Dale Humphreys of The Dalles, and Gale Rhys Humphreys of Gresham; two daughters, Greta Lee Wright of Oregon City and Leta Rhaye Kersey of Prineville; four brothers, Lloyd of Dover, Deleware, Trevor of Colton, William of Reedsport, and Robert of Waterman; a sister, Gladys Brown of Driggs, Idaho; eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Mr. Humphreys was preceded in death by his parents; three half brothers, Raleigh, Emery and Ray Potter; and one grandson, Ronald Kersey, in 1979.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 12, at the Dayville High School gymnasium with the Rev. Jeff Cheifetz officiating. Interment was at Dayville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Humphreys, Jr., Allan Humphreys, David Humphreys, RIck Humphreys, Jim Humphreys and Tim Wright.
Honorary pallbearers were Albert Derr, Bob Collins, Gibb Gregg, Herb Asher, James Cant and Roy Monroe.
In Memory of Rhys Humphreys
A Cowboy's Prayer
I'm not much good at prayin', and you may not know me, Lord -
I can't always go to church, Lord, where they preach thy Holy Word.
But you may have observed me out here on the lonely plains,
A lookin' after cattle, feeling thankful when it rains.
Admirin' Thy great handiwork, the miracle of grass.
Aware of Thy kind spirit in the way it comes to pass.
That cowboys on horseback and the livestock that we tend.
Can look up at the stars at night and know we've got a friend.
A cowboy's not a preacher, Lord, but if you'll hear my prayer,
I'll ask as good as we have got for all men everywhere.
Don't let no hears be bitter, Lord; don't let no child be cold.
Make easy beds for them that's sick and them that's weak and old.
Until we cross that Great Divide and come to be with You.
His Family
From The Blue Mountain Eagle, John Day, Oregon - Thursday, August 18, 1983
Rhys Humphreys
Kimberly - Rhys Humphreys, 69, of Kimberly died Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene following a heart attack. He was a well-known Grant County sheep rancher.
Mr. Humphreys was born Dec. 2, 1913 at Buckhorn Ranch near Waterman, the son of Rhys and Loula South Humphreys.
He attended schools at Waterman, Cant Ranch and Dayville. At an early age, upon the death of his father, he assisted his mother and brothers in the operations of their sheep ranch, later adding cattle.
In 1932 Mr. Humphreys was married to Georgia Moore. They had four children.
Mr. Humphreys spent his entire life on the family ranch. His greatest pleasure was his family, working with livestock, especially sheep, and the outdoors. He also herded sheep for neighboring ranches.
Mr. Humphreys was married to Dollina Stewart of Dayville Feb. 28, 1960. Since the death of his mother, he and his brother, Robert, have continued the operation of the family ranch in Kimberly and Waterman. He was a member of the Grant County Sheriff's Posse, the National Woolgrowers Association and the Oregon Sheepgrowers Association.
Survivor's include his wife, Dollina; two sons, Edmund Dale Humphreys of The Dalles, and Gale Rhys Humphreys of Gresham; two daughters, Greta Lee Wright of Oregon City and Leta Rhaye Kersey of Prineville; four brothers, Lloyd of Dover, Deleware, Trevor of Colton, William of Reedsport, and Robert of Waterman; a sister, Gladys Brown of Driggs, Idaho; eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Mr. Humphreys was preceded in death by his parents; three half brothers, Raleigh, Emery and Ray Potter; and one grandson, Ronald Kersey, in 1979.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 12, at the Dayville High School gymnasium with the Rev. Jeff Cheifetz officiating. Interment was at Dayville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Humphreys, Jr., Allan Humphreys, David Humphreys, RIck Humphreys, Jim Humphreys and Tim Wright.
Honorary pallbearers were Albert Derr, Bob Collins, Gibb Gregg, Herb Asher, James Cant and Roy Monroe.
In Memory of Rhys Humphreys
A Cowboy's Prayer
I'm not much good at prayin', and you may not know me, Lord -
I can't always go to church, Lord, where they preach thy Holy Word.
But you may have observed me out here on the lonely plains,
A lookin' after cattle, feeling thankful when it rains.
Admirin' Thy great handiwork, the miracle of grass.
Aware of Thy kind spirit in the way it comes to pass.
That cowboys on horseback and the livestock that we tend.
Can look up at the stars at night and know we've got a friend.
A cowboy's not a preacher, Lord, but if you'll hear my prayer,
I'll ask as good as we have got for all men everywhere.
Don't let no hears be bitter, Lord; don't let no child be cold.
Make easy beds for them that's sick and them that's weak and old.
Until we cross that Great Divide and come to be with You.
His Family
Obituary
From The Blue Mountain Eagle, John Day, Oregon - Thursday, August 18, 1983
Rhys Humphreys
Kimberly - Rhys Humphreys, 69, of Kimberly died Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene following a heart attack. He was a well-known Grant County sheep rancher.
Mr. Humphreys was born Dec. 2, 1913 at Buckhorn Ranch near Waterman, the son of Rhys and Loula South Humphreys.
He attended schools at Waterman, Cant Ranch and Dayville. At an early age, upon the death of his father, he assisted his mother and brothers in the operations of their sheep ranch, later adding cattle.
In 1932 Mr. Humphreys was married to Georgia Moore. They had four children.
Mr. Humphreys spent his entire life on the family ranch. His greatest pleasure was his family, working with livestock, especially sheep, and the outdoors. He also herded sheep for neighboring ranches.
Mr. Humphreys was married to Dollina Stewart of Dayville Feb. 28, 1960. Since the death of his mother, he and his brother, Robert, have continued the operation of the family ranch in Kimberly and Waterman. He was a member of the Grant County Sheriff's Posse, the National Woolgrowers Association and the Oregon Sheepgrowers Association.
Survivor's include his wife, Dollina; two sons, Edmund Dale Humphreys of The Dalles, and Gale Rhys Humphreys of Gresham; two daughters, Greta Lee Wright of Oregon City and Leta Rhaye Kersey of Prineville; four brothers, Lloyd of Dover, Deleware, Trevor of Colton, William of Reedsport, and Robert of Waterman; a sister, Gladys Brown of Driggs, Idaho; eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Mr. Humphreys was preceded in death by his parents; three half brothers, Raleigh, Emery and Ray Potter; and one grandson, Ronald Kersey, in 1979.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 12, at the Dayville High School gymnasium with the Rev. Jeff Cheifetz officiating. Interment was at Dayville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Humphreys, Jr., Allan Humphreys, David Humphreys, RIck Humphreys, Jim Humphreys and Tim Wright.
Honorary pallbearers were Albert Derr, Bob Collins, Gibb Gregg, Herb Asher, James Cant and Roy Monroe.
In Memory of Rhys Humphreys
A Cowboy's Prayer
I'm not much good at prayin', and you may not know me, Lord -
I can't always go to church, Lord, where they preach thy Holy Word.
But you may have observed me out here on the lonely plains,
A lookin' after cattle, feeling thankful when it rains.
Admirin' Thy great handiwork, the miracle of grass.
Aware of Thy kind spirit in the way it comes to pass.
That cowboys on horseback and the livestock that we tend.
Can look up at the stars at night and know we've got a friend.
A cowboy's not a preacher, Lord, but if you'll hear my prayer,
I'll ask as good as we have got for all men everywhere.
Don't let no hears be bitter, Lord; don't let no child be cold.
Make easy beds for them that's sick and them that's weak and old.
Until we cross that Great Divide and come to be with You.
His Family
From The Blue Mountain Eagle, John Day, Oregon - Thursday, August 18, 1983
Rhys Humphreys
Kimberly - Rhys Humphreys, 69, of Kimberly died Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene following a heart attack. He was a well-known Grant County sheep rancher.
Mr. Humphreys was born Dec. 2, 1913 at Buckhorn Ranch near Waterman, the son of Rhys and Loula South Humphreys.
He attended schools at Waterman, Cant Ranch and Dayville. At an early age, upon the death of his father, he assisted his mother and brothers in the operations of their sheep ranch, later adding cattle.
In 1932 Mr. Humphreys was married to Georgia Moore. They had four children.
Mr. Humphreys spent his entire life on the family ranch. His greatest pleasure was his family, working with livestock, especially sheep, and the outdoors. He also herded sheep for neighboring ranches.
Mr. Humphreys was married to Dollina Stewart of Dayville Feb. 28, 1960. Since the death of his mother, he and his brother, Robert, have continued the operation of the family ranch in Kimberly and Waterman. He was a member of the Grant County Sheriff's Posse, the National Woolgrowers Association and the Oregon Sheepgrowers Association.
Survivor's include his wife, Dollina; two sons, Edmund Dale Humphreys of The Dalles, and Gale Rhys Humphreys of Gresham; two daughters, Greta Lee Wright of Oregon City and Leta Rhaye Kersey of Prineville; four brothers, Lloyd of Dover, Deleware, Trevor of Colton, William of Reedsport, and Robert of Waterman; a sister, Gladys Brown of Driggs, Idaho; eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Mr. Humphreys was preceded in death by his parents; three half brothers, Raleigh, Emery and Ray Potter; and one grandson, Ronald Kersey, in 1979.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 12, at the Dayville High School gymnasium with the Rev. Jeff Cheifetz officiating. Interment was at Dayville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Humphreys, Jr., Allan Humphreys, David Humphreys, RIck Humphreys, Jim Humphreys and Tim Wright.
Honorary pallbearers were Albert Derr, Bob Collins, Gibb Gregg, Herb Asher, James Cant and Roy Monroe.
In Memory of Rhys Humphreys
A Cowboy's Prayer
I'm not much good at prayin', and you may not know me, Lord -
I can't always go to church, Lord, where they preach thy Holy Word.
But you may have observed me out here on the lonely plains,
A lookin' after cattle, feeling thankful when it rains.
Admirin' Thy great handiwork, the miracle of grass.
Aware of Thy kind spirit in the way it comes to pass.
That cowboys on horseback and the livestock that we tend.
Can look up at the stars at night and know we've got a friend.
A cowboy's not a preacher, Lord, but if you'll hear my prayer,
I'll ask as good as we have got for all men everywhere.
Don't let no hears be bitter, Lord; don't let no child be cold.
Make easy beds for them that's sick and them that's weak and old.
Until we cross that Great Divide and come to be with You.
His Family
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