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Jessica and Jackie, who reside in Diamond Bar. His niece Jodie also lives nearby in Norco. Nephews Scott and Randy reside in Minnesota. He has innumerable grand nieces and nephews in Minnesota as well. Also, an integral part of the family system includes Laurie McLaughlin, Barbara's sister, and her daughters, Erin (Josh), Meaghan (Tony), and Kate (Matthew) and their children. Laurie lives two houses away from the Cockerham's. Steve loved to travel and a trip to Hawaii was planned for the spring. His favorite travel destinations were southwest US areas such as the Four Corners. A recent valued moment was enjoying the Skywalk at the Grand Canyon. His hobbies included golf, photography, Purdue sports, reading and music: country to classical. He was noted for his dry wit and sense of humor. Funeral services were held on January 3 at Garden of Prayer in Riverside, CA. Steve’s longtime friend, Peter McMaugh, included many gems in his condolence message to TPI, including, “Steve was the only person to write a book about Sod Farming. On his retirement from his position at UCR, Steve was awarded the title of Emeritus Professor, the only person without a PhD to ever receive that honor. Steve was part of the group at UCR, along with Stan Spaulding and Vic Gibeault, that released the Zoysia varieties El Toro, De Anza and Victoria from the program started by the late Dr. Vic Youngner.”
Member Robert L. Winstead, Sr. Passes It is with extreme sadness that we share the passing of Robert Lee Winstead, Sr. Robert Lee Winstead, Sr., 94, of Arlington, Tennessee, passed away on January 25, 2019. He was a Navy veteran, a Mason, and a Shriner. Mr. Winstead was a co-founder and longtime turfgrass producer at Winstead Turf Farms, Inc. He also was an entrepreneur as a builder and developer, who
bought “little farms” in the growth plain, where the city was growing, knowing the land would be worth more later. Mr. Bob, as he was called by nearly everyone, planted the seed that set the precedent for continual growth in the Winstead family-owned business ventures. In addition, he enjoyed traveling, being outdoors, playing golf, and most of all, being with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Samuel and Martha Eunice Winstead; one brother, EJ Winstead; and one grandson, William Robert Lee. Mr. Winstead is survived by his wife of 68 years, Frances; his children, Kent Lee (William), Gail Doster (Michael), and Robert Lee "Bobby" Winstead Jr. (Kim): eight grandchildren,
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Andrea Dunn, Alaina Joyner, Stacy Haywood, Karen Pruitt, Lee Doster, Brett Doster, Robert Lee Winstead III, and Shelby Ann Winstead; and eleven great grandchildren. Te funeral service was held January 30 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens.
Peter McMaugh named in Australia Day Honours List On January 26, 2019, Peter McMaugh was included in the Australia Day 2019 Honours List as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his significant service to horticulture through the development of Australian turf varieties. Tus he will from now on be acknowledged as Peter McMaugh, AM, as well as
B.Sc.Agr. (Bachelor
of Science in agriculture) and FAIAST (Fellow of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology). Called King of the Turf, by Australia’s Daily Telegraph, the announcement of his inclusion in Australia Day Honours List included this quote, “If you’ve enjoyed the rugby at Sydney Football Stadium or the races at Royal Randwick, chances are the man at grassroots level who has made it all possible is Peter McMaugh.” And this Tweet was posted: “Congratulations to turf industry doyen Peter McMaugh on receiving the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day Honours list. Just recognition for his many years of tireless devotion to our industry. @GolfAust @PGAofAustralia @NSWGCSA1 @ Golf_industry” In 2004, Peter McMaugh was recognized as a TPI Honorary Member for his significant contributions towards the improvement and advancement of TPI and the turf industry. In November of 2009, the AGCSA newsletter, Te Cut, reported that Australian turf industry icon Peter McMaugh was bestowed Australian horticulture’s most esteemed honour, the 2009 Graham Gregory Award for excellence in horticulture. McMaugh, who has devoted over 50 years to the turf management profession, became the first individual from the turf industry to receive the award. McMaugh’s scientific expertise, innovation and commercial accomplishments have had a significant impact across many sectors of the turf industry. Previously, McMaugh was an AGCSA Distinguished Service Award recipient.
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