Sheep Industry News October 2022

Obituaries

His family arrived in Fredericksburg in 1846 with the first group of settlers. He and his sister, Judy, both attended Marquette Univer sity together in Wisconsin, and graduated in 1967. He was a mem ber of the Alpha Sigma Nu honor society, and was vice president of the student body. He spent many years making and selling the finest wool sacks (via Woolsacks, Inc.) for wool producers all across the United States, and holds the Guinness Book of World Records mark for creating the largest wool sack ever. He helped his brother, Guich, put on all five of the Great World’s Fairs in Luckenbach, Texas, and Fredericksburg. Timothy managed conferences and taught contemplative prayer all around the world with Father Keating. He was the head of Con templative Outreach in San Antonio for several years, and hosted Timothy dedicated many years to creating the Marktplatz Square for his beloved home town of Fredericksburg, and recently served on the town’s 175th Anniversary Committee, and a history sub committee. He is survived by his son, Zachary Koock and daughter-in-law, Kristi Koock; his grandson, Isaac Koock; his siblings, Kenneth Koock, Guich Koock, Gretchen O’Boyle, Judy Lundin and Martha Ward. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Natasha Koock; ex-wife Dusty Dowling; and his sister, Karen Kuykendall. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to an organization of your choice; Friends of Enchanted Rock at FriendsofEnchantedRock.com; or to help support Timothy's grand son who has autism via his Texas Able account (fund to be used for his care during adulthood) at AbleGifting.com/TX/VPBWgv. a meditation group at his home in Fredericks burg. He attended both St. Mary's Catholic Church and St. Barnabas Episcopal through the years. He was a loyal member of the Native Plant Society, and past president of the library board.

RAYMOND ARTADI TALBOTT, 1938-2022 Raymond Artadi Talbott passed away at home in Los Banos, Calif., surrounded by family on Aug, 11, 2022. He was 84 years old.

Born in Los Banos in 1938 to Ramon and Elena Talbott, he was the youngest of their two boys. Ray attended Los Banos Elementary

followed by Los Banos High School. After losing his father his senior year, Ray attended the University of California-Davis for two years before returning to Los Banos to work alongside his mother and brother James (Jim) to run Talbott Sheep Company. Ray was a Sheepman all his life. He served on the board of many industry associations and was typically the quietest man in the room, but when he did speak, everyone paid attention. Ray met Teresa Iribarren at the Reno Basque Picnic in 1959. The two were married in 1965. Together they had two girls, Michelle and Andrée. He was so proud of the strong women that they are. Ray and Terry ran Talbott Sheep Company together for many years. He often clarified that they wouldn't still have the business if it wasn’t for Terry. Ray and Terry have four grandchildren. He truly loved to watch each of them grow up, and was very proud to see the successful young adults they’ve all become. He was a friend to many, and quick to listen to your story and step into your shoes. Ray was very proud of his family history and Basque Culture. He was heavily im pacted by the stories of his parents' upbringing and their dedication to working hard and creating a family and life they were proud of. He carried that drive, grace and wisdom with him all his life. Ray was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elena Celayeta Talbott and Ramon Artadi Talbott; and his brother, James Artadi Talbott. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Teresa (Terry) Irribarren Talbott; his daughters, Michelle Artadi (Darrell) DiGiovanni and Andrée Artadi Soares; his four grandchildren, Mia and Gianna Artadi Digiovanni and Bianca Artadi and Tristan Talbott Soares; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions can be made to The Los Banos Basque Club, P.O. Box 123 Los Banos, CA 93635; Our Lady of Fatima School Memorial Fund, 1625 Center Ave, Los Banos, CA 93635; or California Wool Growers Association Memorial Fund, 25 Cadillac Drive, Suite 214, Sacramento, CA 95825. TIMOTHY KOOCK, 1944-2022 Peter Timothy James Koock, 78, of Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away on Aug. 31, 2022. He was born in Austin, Texas, on March 14, 1944, to Chester and Mary Koock. He was the sixth born out of eight children, and a fifth-generation Texan.

ADAM HIGH, 1994-2022 Adam Renner High, 27, of Richwood, Ohio, died unexpectedly,

but peacefully on Aug. 17, 2022, at his home. He was a mechanic with Faith Driving School in Hilliard, Ohio. A 2013 graduate of Elgin High School, Adam was a member of FFA and served as chapter vice president and received the State FFA Sheep Proficiency Award and State FFA Degree. As a member of 4-H and FFA, he

showed champions in market lambs, breeding sheep, market pigs and market steers at Richwood Independent and Marion County Fairs. He also participated in dog obedience, where he represented Union County at the Ohio State Fair. As a youth, Adam’s other interests included Boy Scouts, soccer,

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