Our Ropers & Families

Thanks to you ropers and friends--AND--your thoughtfulness with your donations--I have sent all of these families a little something to help them through their tough times. I think it helps them to know that we are thinking of them.

THANK YOU! : )

And if you guys know of anyone else we need to be thinking about, please let me know!

I hope you ropers never get tired of hearing "What a GREAT bunch you are"----because you are! ! !

Here is a list of all the people I have sent money to from
"Our" Roping Family
I will keep adding names to the top.


Jeff Roger's Dad	Garrett Noke's Family
Leon Gift Family	Sonja Charlton's Mom
Kathy Cover's Mom	Matt Dean's Family
Katie Jo Morgan	Johnny Jeffrey's Grandmas
Justin & Casi Hurlburt	Dusty Baehler, Lacey's Dad
Chris Lien's Dad	Patty Barstow
Kenny Kamphaus	Arlen Sawyer, Adam's Dad
Jeff Bjorklund	Ron Wells
Patty Barstow	Marilyn Burnham, Mike's Mom
Cheryl Davidson, Neil & Mona's Mom	Donald Sheets, John's Dad
Duane McClain's Dad	Brenda Shepherd's Dad
Sue Ann Switzer's Mom	Dawn Haake's Mom
Brock & Kate Olson their Grandma, Audrey	Brent Miller
Bob Kerby's family	Monte & Cathy Frauen & families
Jeff & Pamela Miller's Dad, Max	Ally Micheel
Clinton & Megan Olcott's little boy, Alex	Cory, Hope, Niki, and Alayha Guggenmos
Amanda Lymber	Tory Beck's Dad
Betty Holliday	Matt Thompson's Dad
Kurt Freudenburg & Kayla Miller's Mom	Ira, Kari Spanel & Family
Brenda Shepherd's Dad	Bronc Hurlburt, Jug & Casi's little boy
Tammy Person's Mom	Tony Larsen's Grandad, Gerald L. Larsen
Doug Finney	Warren Horner's family
Denny Johnson's Dad, Cory's Grandad	Traci Rowse's Grandad, Ron Jensen
Ryan Axford's Uncle	Tagg & Jamie From & family
Wyatt Anderson's family	Russ Kucera
Ron Rowse's family	Traci Rowse's Grandpa
Tim & Julie Patch	Tammy Rowse's Mom
Mike Burnham's Dad, Rich	Dwaine Greene's family
Neri & Patty Barstow & family	Payton Shankland's Mom
Craig Person	Danielle Wray
Jim, Susan, & Riley Wakefield	Monty & Angie Painter and family
Bob Smith's Mom	Tyler Burkey's Dad
Bill Rundback's Mom	Stan Klug
Rex Bridgman's wife Cathy	Neil Davidson's Dad, Jim
Susan Chohon	Karla Knott's brother Richard
Don Whited	Mark Chohon
Mick Rohman's son Matt	Taylor Rossenbach's Grandpa
Tom Knott's brother Mick	Alan & Becky Dailey
Kenny Kamphaus's Dad	Todd Hollenbeck
Casey Flynn's brother	Jordon Rohlke's Grandmother
Jim & Sharlene & Cort Buss	Ben Martin
Jug & Chord Hurlburt	Brandi Hurlburt
Philip & Sonja Charlton	Tom Meyer
Rod O'Neel's Mom	Roger & Marion Chesley
Wendy Mangelsen	Neil & Mona Davidson's grandaugther, Lilly
Ryan Urkoski	JP Conrad & family
Ken, Kelly & Shelby Real	Dean & Verla Blum
Cathy Bridgman	Bryan Sheffield
Wyatt & Erin Arensdorf Grandma's	Dylan Petersen
Eileen Daly & Family	Larry Miller
Larry Chandler	Ethan Byer's Mom
Bob Smith	Wyatt Barstow
Craig Person's Dad, Don	Ron Rowse
Travis Johnson's Dad	Troy Saner's Dad
Roger Chesley	Dennis & Bessy Dearmont & family
Pat Danahey	Paula Pokorny's Dad
Barb Tool's Mom	Warren Horners Mom
Jerry Sherman	Tasha Baxter
Boomer Short	Tedd Bish
Craig Person	Jacob Lange
Carman Buckle's Dad	Jeremy McIntyre
Bill Swerczek's Brother, Paul	Andy Miller
Mike Burnham's Mom	Jacob & Joey Lange's Dad
Patty Barstow	Lyle & Pat Larson
Kevin Rossenbach	Bill Kennedy
Taylor Lapp	Mallory Bush
Kaitlyn Krause	Russ Wubbenhorst
Lisa Finney	St Jude's in memory of Makayla Mattox
Cody Merritt	Brenda Harris
Valerie (Brad Parliament)	Doug Finney
Steve Coble's Dad	Gordon Coble
Layma Lucky (Travis Shuda)	Dirk Dietz
Terry & Deb Hollenbeck's daughter Chris	Tammy Person
Dusty Forre's Dad	Ben Schomp
Justen Noke's Grandma	Steve Krause
Cassie Holm's Mom	Mark Wray
Lynn Sundberg	JP Conrad
Kevin Kamrath's Dad	Darrel Hackel
Kent Kirchman's Mom	John Rossenbach
Jacob Lange	Michelle Garey
J B & Sonya Atkins's son Sterling	Rodney Laudenclause
Jeff Aylward	Sandy Hickey
Lance Schmidt	John Opela
Deb Condreay	Bill Kennedy
Monte Short	Mitch Hickey
Justen Nokes	Kevin & Becky Rossenbach's boy Cooper
Patty Barstow	Danielle Wray

Here are the "Thank You's" that we have received

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To The Roping Family,
Thank you for the Memorial money,
The Donald Sheets Family

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Doug, LeAnn, & Ropers in Need,
Thank you so much for the money you sent for Mom's Memorial. Your thoughtfulness was very touching!
: )
Neil and Mona Davidson and families

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To The Roping Family,
Thank you for the Memorial to Eddie and sharing stories.
Old friends always,
Carolyn & Family

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Doug & LeAnn and To The Roping Family,
Thank you for your Memorial and for being there for Tod & Brenda and all of us. She will miss her Dad very much!

The Larry Bostron Family
Brenda Shepherd's Dad

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Doug & LeAnn and The Roping Family,
Thank you for the card, money, and thoughts. It means a lot. Mom wants to start a college fund for the Grandkids, so that is where the money will go.

Sincerely,
Brett, Dawn, Chase & Brady
Connie Streiff
Jeff, Gina, Auston & Delani Davis
Gregg & Lana Klein
Jebb, Lynn, & Kinsey Rhods
Josh, Debbie & Greysen Streiff
Justin & Roka Klein

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Roping Family,
Thank you for the monetary memorial from the Ropers in Need. Thank you for your kind words, thought and prayers as well.
The family of Eula Mae Scherzberg (Sue Ann Switzer's Mom)

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Dear Roping Family,

We greatly appreciate your very geneous donation in Audrey's honor. We thank you so much for your kindness.

Sincerely,
The Audrey Olson Family

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Dear Doug & LeAnn and Roping Family,

Your kind and thoughtful expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. The little rope with the cross is so beautiful and very fitting!

God Bless,
Clint Kerby

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The Roping Family,

Thank you so much for the money and all the thoughts and prayers! My motivation right now is the song "Climb" by Miley Cyrus. It really speaks to me even though I don't like her most recent songs. My rehab will be filled with thoughts for the Summer when I can get back to a normal life.
Thank you SO VERY MUCH!

Ally Micheel
(Ally tore her knee and had surgery. She will be out for the Rodeo season this year. I am so proud of her keeping a positive attitude!)

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Dear Doug, LeAnn, and Roping Family,

Thank you very much for the memorial money, also appreciate all the roping family thoughts and prayers.
Thank you Branid for the fishing memories.

Thanks again,
The Beck Family
Tory & Regina Beck

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Special thanks to our Roping Family for the contribution to the Max Miller Memorial. Funds collected in Nebraska are being distributed between The Sandhills Baptist Church and The Ericson EMT/Volunteer Fire Department.
Both were very special to Max....just like our Roping Family is to us!

Sincerely,
Max Miller Families

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To All of You Ropers,

Thank you all for everything you did for my family. We really appreciate it!
It will help so much with traveling back and forth and Alayha's bills coming in now.

Thank you SO much!
Cory, Hope, Niki, and Alayha Guggenmos
(The benefit we had for Alayha in Burwell on June 5th)

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Roper Family,

Thank you SO much for your generosity towards Bronc's benefit. We will forever be grateful!

Jug & Casi Hurlburt

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To The Roping Family,

Thank you for the wonderful gift? Rodeo friends are truly special and the greatest people in the world! : )
We appreciate the warm thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Amanda Lymber

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To The Roping Family,

Thanks to everyone who supported me and my family through my Dad's illness and recent passing.
We feel truly blessed to be part of such a wonderful group of people! Your thoughts, prayers, and
support are deeply appreciated!

Sincerely,
Matt Thompson and family

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To The Roping Family,

Thanks so much for the money from the "roping family". It really came in handy!

Love,
Don & Betty Holliday

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To The Roping Family,

Thank you for the generous gift, thoughts, and prayers during this time. It has been a lot to take in and a short time. All the thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.
Thanks again for all you do for us and others. : )

Love, Brenda, Tod, Ryan, and Landon Shepherd
Larry and Peg Bestron

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To The Roping Family,

Thank you for thinking of our family during Mom's illness and her passing. We truly appreciate everything. We will definitely pay your kindness and generosity forward.

The family of Julie Freudenburg,
Randy, Kayla & Tell, Kurt, Karla & Logan

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Roping Family
We cannot thank you enough for your generous and kind gift! You guys have helped us in so many ways! Things are starting to feel like we are getting back to normal around here. We look forward to seeing you guys throughout the summer! : )

Thanks again,
Love,
Ira, Kari, Easton, Elliot, and Sunni Jo Spanel

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Fire & Ice and The Roping Family,

Thank you So much for the "New York Life Rope Wreath"!
He dearly loved all of you! Thank you SO much!

Tony R. Larsen
The Family of Gerald L. Larsen

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Dear Roping Family,

Thank you SO much for your thoughts and prayers. It really does help getting through tough times knowing so many people care about you. This family is really something to be proud of and I feel blessed to be a small part of it. The money you gave and the beautiful rope gift meant a lot!

Love,
Tammy Person

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Thank you Ropers for being a very important part of Warrens life.
We appreciate you,

Love,
Family of Warren

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Fire & Ice Roping Family

Thanks so much for the money and all the thoughts and prayers when we both were laid up. I want to return the favor so you can continue to help others. You're a great bunch and we are proud to call you friends and family.
Thanks again so much. You have no idea how much it helped.

Love,
Tim & Julie Patch

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To The Roping Family,

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and prayers for my family at this time.

Kyle & Traci Rowse
Ron Jensen's granddaughter

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To The Roping Family,

Thank you for the Memorial and thinking of Ryan. His roping family means a lot to him. Ryan and his Uncle Gene shared a Great Love For Horses and having a Big Party with family and friends. Ryan has wonderful memories to give him strength.

Thanks again,
Reeves family, Linda Axford, Ryan's sister
Donation made to Osborn Cemetery

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Dear Roping Family,

It was thoughtful of you to remember us with the generous memorial.

The family of Dwaine Green

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Dear Roping Family,

Thank you for thinking of Russ. he is doing really well and thankful it was not as bad as it could have been. Russ wanted me to thank you and let you know that he wil be donating the money to our local Christmas of Sharing.

Thanks again and Merry Christmas!
Russ & Carolyn Kucera

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LeAnn & Roping family,

Thank you so much for the memorial in Jeanie's name. I would also like to thank everyone who has kept us in their prayers and thoughts over the years.

Sincerely,
Gary, Payton, Jayde, and Rhegan

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To The Roping Family,

Thank you so much for the beautiful card, very nice words, and generous memorials.
They mean a lot.

Sincerely,
Jim, Susan, and Riley Wakefield

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Ropers in Need,

The Burkey family wishes to Thank You for the Memorial. We appreciate your thoughts and acts of kindness at this time.
Jerry's death was unexpected and has left a great void in our lives.

Sincerely,
Susan, Carrie, Tom, Tyler, and families

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Ropers in Need,

Thank you so much for the memorial to Jim and for all the wonderful help you have given Lilly.
Because you have helped us so much, we want to help another family, so please accept this check.

Love to All,
Neil & Mona Davidson
(Jim was Neil's Dad)

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Ropers in Need,

Thank you so much for the memorial donation to the Knights of Columbus.
We really appreciate it!
The Family of Richard Keefe
(Karla Knott's brother)
Carol, Lorie, Kellie, Tami, Tracie, Valarie, & families

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Doug, LeAnn, and the Roping Family,

A big THANK YOU for the check from "Ropers In Need". The memorial will go to the Sandhills Cancer Fund to help others in their fight against cancer.
God Bless you all,
(It's a blessing to be a part of the Roping Family)

Sincerely,
Alan Dailey Family

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LeAnn, Doug, and all the ropers that made the memorial gift possible....Thank You!

You are very generous and we were very touched! We are grateful for bucket loads of good memories, good family and friends and good people like you folks.
God bless you for your kindness and encouragement. Hope you all are having a good spring. Hopefully see you at a roping this summer.

Love,
John & Connie Rossenbach
(Connie's Dad passed away)

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Dear Roping Family,

Thank you for keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers. Jordan was close to his grandpa because heading and heeling was all started by him when he gave Jordan an 8 hour tape of TNN Rodeo for his 1st birthday.....and that is where the roping began in Jordan's life! : )

Thank you for caring,
Family of David Anderson (Jordan Rohlk's Grandpa)

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Dear Roping Family,

Thank you for the memorial money you gave for my brother, Richard. The family is giving it to the Knights of Columbus.

Love,
Karla and Tom Knott and family

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To The Roping Family,

Thank you very much for your donation in the memory of my son, Matt. I have spent the majority of my time with him, so I had not been able to rope very much. Hopefully this summer I will see you guys.

God Bless,
Best Regards,
Mich Rohman

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LeAnn, Doug, and Ropers,

Please Thank everyone for their prayers and the money. Ropers ARE Family! ! !

Don & Sandy Whited

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LeAnn & Doug, and the Wonderful Roping Family,

Oh my goodness! ! What a wonderful, touching surprise to get a card with such kind thoughts and a most generous gift to us! WOW--the caring, close, acts of kindness is amazing! ! As you know, I do truly love and genuinely appreciate the roping family and all that it stands for. So let me say, it truly means so much! Just really warms the heart and yes.....brings a huge smile to us! ! A huge bright spot in the day! Such a great, great association of people!

Thank you, Thank you!
Susan & Mark Chohon

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Doug & LeAnn & Roper Friends,

Thank you for the memorial money for mom. We appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Rod O'Neel family

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LeAnn and Roping Family,

Thank you so much during Cort's issues. The money will come in handy. Cort is still in therapy. He is gaining, but lots of work in front of us yet.
It is VERY compforting knowing our rodeo family is out there praying and caring!

Thanks a lot,
Jim & Sharlene Buss

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Roping Family,

Just when friends are needed, You find them always near;
Just when shadows darken, Their comforting words you hear.

Thank you for thinking of us,
Mick Knott family

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Ropers In Need,

Thank you SO much for your donation to Lilly's cause. It means a lot to all of us. She finally got her port in and will continue to fight for 2 1/2 to 3 more years. Lilly is a little trooper and is handling all of this much better than us adults.
Your kindness is amazing!

Neil, Mona, Amber, Halsey, & Lilly
: )

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To the Roping Family,
Thank you for the money memorial for Dad.

Kenny & Carol Kamphaus

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Roping Family,
Thank you for the money in memory of Mike. We truly appreciate it.

The Flynn Family

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Dear Ropers In Need,

Philip and I want to thank you so much for thinking of us and for the Ropers In Need money. I'm back to work and doing a lot better. Philip is progressing slowly. Although we are very grateful for the money, we would like to have you donate it to Jim & Sharlene Buss for their son, Cort. We feel they need it more than we do with traveling expenses, hospital meals, and Christmas coming.
Thank you again for thinking of us and have a Merry Christmas!
Philip, Sonya, & Brent

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To the Ropers In Need,

Thanks for your donation and for thinking of me while I was sick. I am truly blessed to have such good friends!

Thank you,
Wendy Mangelsen

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To the Ropers In Need,
My name is Jimmy Petersen and I am from Burwell. In July, my nine year old daughter, Dylan, started having severe leg pain in her left leg. After many trips to different hospitals, we finally got sent to Children's Hospital in Omaha where they found out she had staph infection in her hip and was in very critical condition. After a short surgery by Amazing Doctors and a few sleepless nights, we were able to come home...(with the help of Amazing Nurses). She has since made a full recovery, with no muscle or bone damage. Dylan is back to doing what she loves; doing cartwheels and riding horses.
To the people who donate to this cause---Thank You from the bottom of my heart! It is so nice to see perfect strangers paying it forward!

Sincerely,
Jimmy Petersen

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Dear Ropers In Need,
Thank you for the generous memorial donation in honor of Clay. We will be deciding where it will go at a later date.
Also, Thank You for the rope wreath.

Thanks,
Ken, Kelli, Shelby Real, & families

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Thank You!
You're Terrific!

Ropers In Need,
Thank you for thinking of me in my time of recovery from my horse accident.
The donation was greatly appreciated.
Bryan Sheffield

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Dear Ropers In Need
A note to say "Thanks" so much for your very generous donation to Art's memorial fund. Can't tell you how much it means to us---Art would have been so humbled. We were all blown away! Thanks, also, for your card, note, and kind words about Art, and for honoring Art with a moment of silence at your ropings. So thoughtful of you. Thanks for your concern. Thanks to all of you for remembering Art---and for caring.
God Bless you all,
Ilene Daly
LeAnn and family
LaRae and family
Mike, Sarah, and Sam

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I'd like to extend a sincere Thank You to all the Fire & Ice contestants who make the Ropers In Need Fund possible. Your thoughts and contributions are very much appreciated by me and everyone else whom this fund has helped when help was needed most.
Best of Luck to everyone and God Bless!
Wyatt Barstow

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Thanks so much for the check that you sent us. We appreciate your kindness.
We are home and it is so good to see everyone.
Thanks for the card and prayers.
Our love,
Ron & Virginia Rowse

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Thank you so much for the memorial for Dwight Saner.
Thanks again!
The Dwight Saner Family
Troy Saner's Dad

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Our family would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for all of the love, kindness, and thoughtful gestures that have been bestowed upon us before, during, and after Stanley's passing.
May God Bless You!
The family of Stanley Johnson,
Travis Johnson's Dad

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Thanks so much for the card and check. everything is going good again. It is really a nice thing what you guys are doing. I consider it an honor to be included.

Roger Chesley

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We were pleasantly surprised to get your card and memorial money for Dad. We have been so amazed at the people who show their compassion in time of need. We are so blessed to have such good friends.
Thank you for thinking of us!
Brad, Paula Pokorny & boys

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Thank you to the "ropers/families" for the memorial to my Mom. She always thought the roping families were a great bunch of people.
Thanks again,
Barb Tool/teach

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Thank you for the prayers & support you have given us after Jerry's accident! Our "Roper & Rodeo" friends are very near & dear to us, and we are so blessed to have all of you!!!!
Thank you so much!
Jerry & Carol Sherman

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Thanks so much from the foundation for the memorial for Lyle Dennis. It means so much to us to have such great friends that have been with us through all of our tough times. You guys from so far away have always been here for us. You are truly the greatest friends anyone could ever have.

We love you,
Thanks,
Lyle and Pat Larsen

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Roping Family,

Thank you for the memorial to my brother, Paul-that was so kind of all of you. Thanks again for thinking of us during this difficult time.

Bill & Maye Swerczek

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I'm way late as usual but wanted to THANK YOU for the additional funds you sent to help with my medical expenses.

Patty Barstow

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To our Roping Family

Thanks so much for thinking of us, and your thoughtful memorial. As you know it is hard to see them go, but so glad he and grandma are together again.
Seems we've had too much of this lately.
Keeping everyone in our prayers.
Thanks again for your kindness

Steve & Cathy Coble
Bob & Barb

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Roping Family

Thank you for the memorial in honor of my son, Lucas Heusman.
We are planning a memory garden for my sons, Lucas & Zach.
If you are in Broken Bow, please stop by.
We are planting orange roses and black petunias.
Harley Davidson and Ford memorabilia.
Thank you to ALL our roping family.

Valarie Axford & Brad Parliament

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Please thank the Ropers----their donations touched our hearts. We wish we could thank each one personally, but hope you will pass it on!

Love Terry and Deb Hollenbeck

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Sandhills Series Ropers

Thank you so much for thinking of us. Sterling had good times roping with you all
Our Hope is in Christ
JB, Sonja, and Jade Atkins

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Thank you for the money. I am for sure going to be ready to rope as soon as I get this cast off. It's kinda hard to do anything outside around here, but I have been finding stuff to do. Hopefully I can be able to rope before too long.
Thanks,
Doug Finney

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Thank You from Cooper Rossenbach

Thank you for the gift! We really appreciate it! Cooper still has lots of Dr. appointments.
We go to Omaha in March and they will assess his developmental progress.
Can't wait to see everyone this summer and introduce you all to Cooper!
Love Kevin, Becky, and Cooper Rossenbach
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Thank you LeAnn and Ropers,
LeAnn it means so much that you have set up a fund to help me and other roping families in times of need. Neri and I are sincerely grateful for all the contributions that have been made and for the funds LeAnn has shared with us. I have now completed my chemo treatments and I'm looking forward to regaining my health. I also must say a word on breast cancer awareness. Women be proactive, men encourage the ladies in your life to be deligent with getting mammogram and doing self-examines. It saves lives! See you next year.

With great thanks,
Neri & Patty Barstow
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Mitch and Teresa wanted to tell everyone THANK YOU for all you have done for them through their tough times.
You Roper's are quite a bunch!
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