Edward Laurence Lemos

Edward “ED” Laurence Lemos 72, of Hornbrook, California, passed away December 16, 2016 at his home. Ed was born January 9, 1944 in Yreka, CA to Laurence and Augusta (Sloan) Lemos. Ed was born and raised in Siskiyou County. He lived in Fall Creek until he was 7-years-old. At that time his family moved to the Ranch on Bailey Hill Road. Ed worked alongside his parents supporting the family dairy and later helped started and ran the cattle and horse ranch in Hornbrook known as the “L Bar Ranch”. As a young man he gathered wild horses and broke colts. Ed and the other wranglers would take their turn saddling and riding colts in the round corral. On June 27, 1964 Ed married Jeanette “Jan” Rizzardo from Yreka. They had three children Michael Lemos, Debbie (Lemos) Pimentel & Darrel Lemos. In 1975 he established the Walkin’ EL Ranch on Cottonwood Creek Road. During this time he also worked at the R-Ranch as a wrangler and shod horses while he was building his cattle herd. Ed also was a key contributor in building the Bunk-house and the stables at the R-Ranch. After R-Ranch he worked as Carpenter for Dick Silvia, Kermith Wheeler, and other construction companies in Yreka. Ed moved to fulltime ranching on his own ranch the last 20 years. He ran his cattle on open range and creating many great memories and stories, in cow camp and during long cattle drives. His Cow Dogs are well known for their ability and have saved many Cowboys from rough riding. Ed had always enjoyed teaching and working with children to learn to ride and rope. In 2002 he started the annual all kids branding at his ranch. Kids of all ages came to rope and learn the cowboy way. Ed also hosted roping’s with live music, and great food. He had participated in local Rodeos for years and left behind a case full of buckles and saddles. He especially loved to rope with his family and friends. If one word described Ed it would be Grit. You would not ride with a tougher Cowboy and reliable individual. Ed is survived by his wife Jeanette “Jan” Lemos, Two Sons, Michael Lemos wife Sherry (Phillips) Lemos and Darrel Lemos, wife Julie (Kuck) Lemos, daughter Debbie Pimentel husband Anthony (Tony) Pimentel; eight grandchildren, Mitchell, Colten, Trevor, Derek, Payton, Danielle Lemos and Cody Pimentel and Kaylee (Pimentel) Starman & his sister Mary Grieb & Brother-in-law Larry Grieb of Hornbrook, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Laurence and Augusta (Sloan) Lemos & a brother Larry Lemos. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 7th at Montague Hall, Mike Matherly will be officiating. Those that would like to bring a dish to the services please contact Marina Lucido 842-3911, In lieu of flowers, please send donations for Ed Lemos Memorial Fund to: California Junior High School Rodeo Association P.O. Box 70Q Proberta, CA 96078

Edward Laurence Lemos

January 9, 1944 - December 16, 2016