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Tribute To A Beef Industry Icon: Troy Thomas of Thomas Ranch
Season 5 Episode 264
It’s The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they bring a special tribute to cattle industry icon Troy Thomas. Plus how to acquire Thomas Ranch genetics, the latest news, market updates, production sales and even your chance at winning some ranch it up gear on this all-new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel.
Season 5, EPISODE 264 Cally Thomas Kindred Shares The Story Of Troy ThomasTroy B. Thomas, 62, of Onida, South Dakota, passed away on August 19, 2025.
Born December 13, 1962, in Brookings, S.D., Troy was raised in a ranching family and developed a lifelong passion for cattle. He attended South Dakota State University before returning to his family’s fourth-generation Thomas Ranch, where he devoted his life to raising registered Angus, Simmental, Red Angus, and Charolais cattle.
Throughout his career, Troy amassed significant acclaim in the Western and cattle show world. He won three American Royal titles, was named Charolais Herdsman of the Year, and judged major cattle shows across North America, including in Mexico and Canada.
Troy married VeaBea Bourk in 1985. They shared two daughters, Taylor and Cally; sadly, Taylor predeceased him. He is survived by his wife VeaBea, daughter Cally (and her husband Clint Kindred), grandchildren Tee and Tyler, his parents Harry and Kay Thomas, his sister Tracy, and a large extended family.
Troy Thomas was deeply respected in the ranching and rodeo communities—not just for his professional achievements, but for his mentorship, character, and passion for Western life.
Thomas Ranch Offers Angus & Charolais Genetics For Sale A Massive Mature Dispersal & Cow Reduction Sale From Thomas RanchOn December 10 - 11, 2025, Thomas Ranch is hosting their major event: “ A Lifetime Of Production.” Over 300 Head of Angus & Charolais Genetics will sell
- 160 Spring Calving Mature Cows (125 Angus & 35 Charolais)
- 75 Bred Heifers (Angus & Charolais)
- 25 Fall Heifer Calf Pairs (Angus)
- 60 A.I. Commercial Heifers (Angus)
- Charolais Specific Lots including yearling bulls, open heifers, & fall pairs
- Specific Frozen Genetics including embryos & semen
Cally Thomas Kindred – Thomas Ranch
https://thomasranchcattle.com/
Follow on Facebook: @ThomasRanchSD
Kirk Donsbach – Financial Analyst at StoneX
https://www.stonex.com/
Follow on Facebook: @StoneXGroupInc
Shaye Wanner – Host of Casual Cattle Conversation
https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/
Follow on Facebook: @cattleconvos
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