In Memoriam - Eugene Johnston Sr.

Eugene Johnston Sr. passed away on August 31, 2005. Eugene began raising rabbits about 1950, and was a longtime ARBA and ATRSC member and respected breeder. He got his first tans in 1969 and worked hard at improving the breed, he worked with quite a few judges educating them on the Tan breed.

Eugene served the Tan Club as sweepstakes chairperson from 1982-1984, Vice President in 1984, and President from 1985-1988. He received the Tan Triangle Award in 1983. He attended all but two ARBA Conventions from 1983-1996 and most national shows until he no longer could due to health.

The ATRSC has made a contribution of $100 to the ARBA Youth Scholarship fund in memory of Eugene. Eugene is well known in Tan circles and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. To his family and many friends, we extend our heartfelt sympathy.

In Memoriam - Ralph Pace

Ralph Pace passed away at his home in Kendallville, Indiana on June 1, 2005. Ralph was a longtime ARBA member, registrar, judge, and breeder, joining the ARBA in 1967. Ralph raised many different breeds, but is best known for his Satins and Tans. Being an ARBA judge gave him the opportunity to travel across the country promoting rabbits, the ARBA, and the ATRSC. His greatest pleasure as a judge and breeder was working with the kids.

Ralph was president of the ATRSC from 1974-1974. He held the office of secretary/treasurer from 1975-1977, and was honored with the Tan Triangle Award in 1974. His legacy will live on in the outstanding bloodlines that he established and the number of people that he introduced to the world of rabbits.

The ATRSC has made a contribution of $100 to the ARBA Youth Scholarship fund in memory of Ralph. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to his family and many friends. He will be missed.