The Angus Journal is a monthly magazine known for in-depth coverage of American Angus Association programs and services; the Angus business; herd management techniques; and advertising reflecting genetics herd philosophies.
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January 2015 n ANGUSJournal n 49 western Wabaunsee County after a long illness. George was born Aug. 6, 1923, to Archie and Christine Crenshaw on a family farm 4 miles north of Attica, Kan. He was president of his class and graduated as salutatorian from Attica High School in 1941. He married June Hunt, of Attica, Feb. 7, 1945, at the Hunt farm in Attica. George was a lifelong cattleman and an early and persistent advocate for Angus cattle. In 1946, he was appointed purebred beef herdsman at Kansas State University (K-State). For decades he continued a close relationship with the university and its programs in agricultural science and veterinary medicine. In 1950, he and his wife moved to Olathe, Kan., where George was herdsman at the Blackpost Ranch. Six years later they purchased the frst parcel of what would be Shamrock Farms, their longtime home in the northern Flint Hills near Wabaunsee. In a short time, their registered-Angus cattle became fxtures at state, regional and national livestock shows. George was especially known for taking his cattle by train and by tractor-trailer to national shows in Phoenix, Denver and Dallas, and was instrumental locally in managing 40 consecutive annual Angus sales with Hammerlund Angus Farms. Shamrock Farms Angus cattle were familiar winners at competitions in Illinois, Mississippi, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Missouri and New Mexico. His awards included grand national champion steers at the Denver Stock Show in 1942. Shamrock Farms has been a life member of the American Angus Association since 1955. In ceremonies at K-State in 1993, he and June became the frst couple to be inducted into the Stockman's Hall of Fame. Through the years, George garnered countless awards and recognitions for his land stewardship, herdsmanship and community organizing. He generously gave his time to Wabaunsee 4-H clubs, K-State athletics, county township boards, county fair boards, the Wabaunsee School Board, Zeandale Community Church and the Kansas State Foundation Board. He coached local baseball teams and mentored young Angus breeders. George was a member and past president of the Kansas Angus Association (KAA). George and June were known for a tradition of generosity at the dinner table. Through the decades, neighbors were always welcome at Halloween for June's fresh donuts. For July 4, the family annually invited the community for Angus burgers and freworks at Shamrock Hill, a summit that overlooked miles of the region's rolling grassland. For decades, George and June were known to open their home to Fellowship of Christian Athletes and coaches and players of all K-State sports, especially those far from their own homes and families. George also ensured that his piece of the Flint Hills was available for Easter church services, political fundraisers and family reunions. He thrived on the energy of these social events and relished in sharing with others the land he treasured. In addition to his wife, George is survived by daughters Rebecca, Christy and Nancy; son Roy; brother Eldon; and granddaughters Valeri, Julia and Coye. The family suggests donations in George's name to the Kansas Junior Angus Association (KJAA) in care of the Kansas Angus Association, Anne Lampe, manager, 5201 E. Rd. 110, Scott City, KS 67871. z INDUSTRY EXTRAS Kenny Wells has joined ABS Global as the beef genetic nucleus manager. In this newly created position, he will manage the genetic nucleus herd and work with the company CONTINUED ON PAGE 50 z NEWSMAKERS