Karen, Brandon and Leah: we were very sad to hear about your loss, but then reflected on his life and the joy he brought to everyone he encountered. That smile was always there and we never saw him upset or down about anything. A true cowboy spirit who enjoyed life and everything he encountered. We are sorry we missed the celebration, but we had our boys and grandchildren coming to visit we and had to get to the airport here Saturday morning and then in Durango for an annual 4 th of July trip in Pagosa Springs. I am certain it was something to be at knowing how Bronson touched everyone he met. Ned and Denise Shepherd
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2022, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Photo Fun
— with
Kirk,
Bella
and Cog
1
2023, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Fun Photo
— with
Kirk,
Cog,
Bella
and Pitch Black
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2022, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Family Photo
— with
Brandon,
Jodi,
Kirk
and Bella
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2020, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Christmas Family Photo
— with
Brandon,
Jodi,
Kirk
and Bella
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2018, Abiquiu, NM, USA
Inside the Fifth wheel with Grandpa
— with
Kirk,
Bronson
and Bella
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2018, Abiquiu, NM, USA
Camping & Fishing with Grandma & Grandpa
— with
Bronson,
Bella,
Grandpa
and Kirk
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2018, Jarales, NM, USA
Christmas Eve with Grandma & Grandpa
— with
Karen,
Brandon,
Kirk,
Bella
and Bronson
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2020, Reserve, NM, USA
Camping with Grandma & Grandpa
— with
Bronson,
Karen
and Bella
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2020, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Bella is Grandpa’s 1957 Chevy
— with
Bella
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2018, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Easter Egg Hunting Fun
— with
Bronson,
Karen
and Bella
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2018, Jarales, NM, USA
Feeding the horses with Grandpa
— with
Bronson,
Kirk
and Bella
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1999, La Joya, NM, USA
Brandon & Jodi’s Wedding
— with
Karen,
Bob,
Judy,
Bronson,
Brandon
and Jodi
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Bob Pate
1999, Belen NM, USA @ Bronson's home
My son, Chad Pate and I had gone to Belen to have his new team roping horse checked and vaccinated. Bronson and Mrs. Springstein were completing the paperwork and Bronson asked for the name of the horse. Chad had purchased the horse from a college boy and he had named him Acid. We did not like the name and Bronson said we need to come up with a name, not Acid. Mrs. Springstein asked, since he was a team roping horse, did he pull hard? Chad said yes, and she asked, "does he pull like a truck or a diesel?" Chad said yes, "Diesel". Bronson smiled and wrote the name Diesel. Dr. Springstead always knew his patients name and their owners. We always looked forward to seeing them and hearing his stories of what was happening in "his" circle. We do not have horses anymore, but still miss our annual visits. Long live Bronson's memories. - Bob Pate.
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