1926-2015
Jean Fowler, 89, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly June 16 at the Prineville Hospital in Prineville, in the presence of her closest and dearest friend, Jeanie Talbot.
Jean was born Feb. 17, 1926, in Winnemucca, Nev., the sixth child of Doss and Mable McNinch. She was raised in Winnemucca, and attended local schools. She made her home for many years at the CS Ranch where her husband, Jay, was superintendent of the Bullhead Cattle Company. She was active in the CowBelles and numerous other civic organizations.
Her family, many friends, horses, cooking, pottery and jewelry combined to make her a beautiful and happy life. She was well known for her cooking and her horsemanship, as well as her smile and outspokenness.
After semi-retirement, she moved to Hines, where she made many new friends and worked at Oard’s. She later purchased a home in Prineville, where she was living at the time of her death.
Jean is survived by her children, Dan Fowler of Burns and Wilma Norsby of Townsend, Mont.; sisters, Grace McErquiaga of Orovada, Nev., Doris Eyheralde of Reno, Nev., and Dorothy Hammond of Burns; brother, Henry (Hank) McNinch of Stockton, Calif.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
As requested, her ashes will be scattered over Snowstorm Mountain, where she spent many a day buckarooing.
A service is planned for July 18 in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Please send donations to Buckaroo Hall of Fame c/o Carl Hammond 30477 Culp Ln. Burns, Oregon 97750 Phone 541-573-2921.
Jean McNinch Fowler
1926-2015
Jean Fowler, 89, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly June 16 at the Prineville Hospital in Prineville, in the presence of her closest and dearest friend, Jeanie Talbot.
Jean was born Feb. 17, 1926, in Winnemucca, Nev., the sixth child of Doss and Mable McNinch. She was raised in Winnemucca, and attended local schools. She made her home for many years at the CS Ranch where her husband, Jay, was superintendent of the Bullhead Cattle Company. She was active in the CowBelles and numerous other civic organizations.
Her family, many firends, horses, cooking, pottery and jewelry combined to make her a beautiful and happy life. She was well known for her cooking and her horsemanship, as well as her smile and outspokenness.
After semi-retirement, she moved to Hines, where she made many new firends and worked at Oard’s. She later purhased a home in Prineville, where she was living at the time of her death.
Jean is survived by her children, Dan Fowler of Burns and Wilma Norsby of Townsend, Mont.; sisters, Grace McErquiaga of Orovada, Nev., Doris Eyheralde of Reno, Nev., and Dorothy Hammond of Burns; brother, Henry (Hank) McNinch of Stockton, Calif.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
As requested, her ashes will be scattered over Snowstorm Mountain, where she spent many a day buckarooing.
A service is planned for July 18 in the Memorial Building at the Harney County Fairgrounds. Please send donations to Buckaroo Hall of Fame c/o Carl Hammond 30477 Culp Ln. Burns, Oregon 97750 Phone 541-573-2921.
