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Show Mr. Madsen was the last of the three Rambouillet breeders who made Mt. Pleasant famous in sheep circles the world over. The flock of John H. Seely was dispersed shortly after his death in 1920 and that of W. D. Candland in 1938, and to Mr. Madsen was left the task of maintaining the prestige of Mt. Pleasant as the home of high quality Rambouillets. He has done the job well. It is indicative of the pride and interest of the man in his flock that none of his stud sheep entered a sale or show without a name. And "Duke", "Utah", "Old Joe", "Professor", and all of the others were something more than just mere rams to John K. Madsen. To him they were individuals, the results of his best judgment in hreeding, and worthy to head the finest flocks. He wanted to pass his interest on to others, especially young people, and to that end annually presented a loving cup to be awarded in sheep judging contests at the Utah State Agricultural College and helped a local Future Farmer's group in their work. Recognition of Mr. Madsen's ability as a breeder was made in his election to the presidency of the American Rambouillet Sheep Breeders Association in 1940. Previous to that time, he served as a director and a vice president. He was also a director of the Odgen Livestock Show. Articles and editorials appeared in various other livestock periodicals and papers, paying tribute to him for his many accomplishments in life. The finest tribute of all could only come from his family members who knew him most intimately. Our father, John K. Madsen, was a kindly man, slow to take offense, quick to recognize worthiness in others. He was 260 |
