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CRISP -- Ira Vincent "Vince" Crisp, age 86, died on Friday, February 13, 2004 in Clayton, New Mexico . I. V. "Vince" was born May 2, 1917 on the family homestead in Thomas, NM to Ira Nain Crisp and Minnie Alice (Cardwell) Crisp. At age 13, "Vince" became a working cowboy when he helped drive a herd of horses to the 101 Ranch in northern Oklahoma. I.V. "Vince" married Irene Christian in 1939 and they started their own ranch, Echoing Hoof Ranch, on the Springer Highway in 1953. In 1955 he helped drive a herd of twenty buffalo from the Oklahoma Panhandle to a newly built attraction called Ft. Jordan, north of Clayton. Vince was often known for his ornate welding work as evident by the many gates and ranch decor on his home ranch. Ever present in the community, he always rode in the 4th of July Parade in Clayton. His many awards include being named Union County Old-Timer and recently being awarded the Buck Ramsey Cowboy Lifetime Achievement Award on September 20, 2003 in Nara Visa, NM. The award is to honor the recipient for fostering and living the "Cowboy Way of Life". As Vince often enjoyed doing for family and friends, he sang "Punchin' the Dough", about a Trail Drive Cook, and "Zebra Dunn", during the awards ceremony. A portrait of Vince by artist Mona Tanzola, is on display at the Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM. He was preceded in death by his above mentioned parents, and by 7 siblings. Vincent is survived by his wife of 64 years, Irene Crisp of Clayton, NM; one daughter, Dr. Carleen Lazzell and her husband, Rue of Albuquerque; one son, Bill Crisp and his wife, Pat of Clayton, NM; seven grandchildren, including 7 great-granddaughters; one brother, Norman Crisp and his wife, Dean and two sisters, Lorenne Rigsby and her husband, Ret. Col. Cecil Rigsby and Loretta West. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Benny Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Farmers and Stockmans Bank in Clayton, or to the Memorial of your choice. Funeral Services were under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors in Clayton, NM. Please visit www.hassfuneralhome.com to view the online obituary and sign the guest book.
        Published on: Sun February 22, 2004