We regret to announce the passing of CARROLL TRACY, Secy/Treas.
of the Bluegrass Steam & Gas Engine Association.
Carroll died January 19 after an illness. He was past president
of the Association and very instrumental in the club’s
program.
Carroll was well known among other engine clubs in the area and
spent a great deal of time in supporting and promoting them.
He will be sadly missed by the friends he made throughout the
years.
Submitted by Jim Durham, President, Blue Grass Steam &l Gas
Engine Assn.
WILLIAM RALPH LEACH, 72 of Bird City, Kansas, passed away
September 20, 1983 after complications developing from hip
surgery.
Ralph was born in Denton, North Carolina and graduated from high
school in Little Rock, Arkansas. He then moved to Bird City, Kansas
where his career in farming began.
For many years he was a board member of the Tri-State Antique
Engine and Thresher’s Association. He donated some land to the
association for their annual show. In his spare time he would help
restore old tractors and engines that the association wanted to add
to their collection. During the show, he was responsible for
setting up parking areas and directing people to proper
locations.
His grandchildren enjoyed helping him at the show. A fun task
was moving the stationary engine, which ran the sawmill, to town. A
favorite of the children’s was driving his G Allis Chalmers in
the parade.
He was always busy and thoroughly enjoyed life.
Submitted by Angela Leach (granddaughter) R. R. 1, Bird City,
Kansas 67731.
IVAN LOYD, a life-time resident of Cheyenne County Kansas passed
away suddenly from a heart attack January 23, 1984 at the age of
66.
He was married to Leona Nelsen in 1940. They lived in the
country and farmed until his wife’s death in 1979. He moved to
Bird City shortly thereafter.
He became very interested in the Tri-State Antique Engine &
Thresher show, of which he was Secretary-/Treasurer at the time of
his death. He was always willing to help in any way to improve the
show.
He will always be missed by his relatives and friends, for his
good deeds and concern for others.
Submitted by Harold Nelsen, Vice President of the Tri-State
Antique Show, Bird City, Kansas.
