Mojave Muleskinners - Memorial Page

May They Rest In Peace

Mojave Muleskinner Memorial Page

Thank you, because by visiting this page it keeps the memory of these dear people alive in our hearts. Everyone had a story and each of their lives is precious, not just to their families, but to all of us.

"Some people come into our lives and quietly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same...."

God Bless...

Memorial plaque from Yuma, Arizona

03/19/42 - 05/15/11

Harvey Higley, aka Buffalo Kid - member #84

" Thursday May 26, 2011 was a warm Sunny Beautiful Morning for Friends to Gather. There was a Slight East wind and clear skies, The Golden Eagles of Apple valley Circled overhead of The American Flag Flying at Half Staff. It was Not Memorial Day Yet nor was it Veterans Day But a Day Of Remembrance and a Celebration of Life. It was not a Closed Event with a Hidden Agenda as Some are , But A Gathering of Family and Friends, Fellow Army Buddies, Reenactors, Native Americans, Mountain men, Police Officers, From South Dakota, Oklahoma, Nevada, Arizona, California and Many other States.

All were there to Show Homage and Pay Their Respects to a Man that Walked Tall and Lived Life at it's Fullest, A United States Army Viet Nam Veteran, Police Officer, Father, Son, Brother Member Of The Mojave Muleskinners and Dedicated Member of The Reenactment Guild of America, Harvey Higley Aka "The Buffalo Kid " 1942-2011, Was A Legend That Few can Ever Replace.

Buff is Now Resting in a Better Place, He Was A Giant among Men in My Eyes That will be Greatly Missed By ALL, A Truthful , Honorable Man That Loved Life and The People around Him, a Spiritual Caring Man with a Loving Smile.

Rest In Peace My Friend, You will NEVER Be Forgotten." ~ Lester P. Larceny

His funeral was held May 26, 2011 at Sunset Hills Mortuary in Apple Valley, California.

11/16/42 - 05/09/10

Patrick "Ski" Sikorski, aka Chicago Kid - member #57

After a long bout with cancer, Ski quietly passed away on Sunday May 9, 2010. A Marine and a gunfighter, he was a wonderful soul full of life that always had a smile and his quick wit always put a smile on our face. He was one of those rare people and we are all better having had him in our life. He will be greatly missed.

His memorial was held May 15, 2010 in Mesa, Arizona at his home with the Marine Color Guard performing the ceremony. A personal gunfighter memorial was held on Sunday May 23, 2010 at the Church On The Mount in Goldfield Ghost Town.

"What, are you goofy?"

11/17/37 - 8/6/09

Ray Schank, aka Buck Thorn - member #106

Buck Thorn sadly passed away on Thursday August 6, 2009 from cancer. Always the gentleman, Buck was a very friendly and giving person who would give the hat off his head if you needed it, and in some cases he did just that. His pain is finally gone. May he rest in peace.

1/22/60 - 2/13/09
Carolynn Herrera, aka Sugar Britches - member #117
Sugar Britches suddenly passed away on Friday February 13, 2009. She was a shy floozy that always had a smile for everyone. A life cut too short, she will be missed by her family, friends and all of the visitors that visit Goldfield Ghost Town.
Her funeral was held February 20, 2009 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
A personal gunfighter memorial was held on Sunday February 29, 2009 at the Church On The Mount in Goldfield Ghost Town.

5/25/45- 6/27/07

Arthur M. Crofutt, aka Misfire Mel - member #14

Description: Renowned Western Illustrator and all around scoundrel. Sadly, Misfire Mel passed away on Wednesday June 27, 2007. He was a gifted Western illustrator, musician and actor with a colorful personality and overall, a true friend. He will be greatly missed by not only the Mojave Muleskinners, but by everyone in the Old West reenactment community. "We will all miss Art, our friend, man of wisdom and with many stories." Smokey Jack 2007

Misfire Mel's memorial was held October 27, 2007 at Pioneertown, California.
Final farewell - October 28, 2007 Old Dale, California in the "Artimus Mine"

Thank you to Jenelle Peterson for the High School photo (1963) and her prayers. www.chateaurouxamericanhighschool.com

Art's Memorial page with photos, examples of his artwork, and some memories from family and fellow Mojave Muleskinners.

Peaches, #26 - RIP

Jeannie Maust, aka Peaches - member #26

Pepper RIP
1957-2000

Dennis Edward Moore, aka Pepper - member #36.

Beloved brother of Purgatory.

7/2/34 - 7/7/05

Richard Lee Boyd, aka Rusty Buttons - posthumous member #93

Richard was born on July 2, 1934 to Oliver James Boyd and Daisy Barnes in Los Angeles. Richard was an honored Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War from 1952 to 1956. He grew up in the movie industry during the heyday of the western movies where his father, Oliver James Boyd, worked and it fueled his interest in the old west. It wasn't until Richard's son Lucky Sumtyms got involved in western reenactments that his interest piqued again and he joined his son performing. Richard was a design draftsman and was one of the designers of the fuel valves used in the F-16s. Richard also enjoyed deer hunting, stock car racing and remote control aircraft. "He was very good with his hands," reminisced his sons, Lucky and Edward. "He could draw anything on paper then build it." Richard passed away on July 7, 2005.

A memorial was held at the Whitehorse Ranch in Landers, California

1976-1996

Christian Menyhart, aka Cody - posthumous member #95

The son of Peter Menyhart, aka "German Pete" owner of the Whitehorse Ranch, Chris was only 20 years old when he sadly passed away on November 10, 1996. He had a bright future ahead of him. He just bought his first house, was a mechanic ready to take on the family business, worked as a stuntman and performed as a reenactor with his father.

In the last months of his life, Chris and his father visited Pioneertown and often talked about buying property there. When they couldn't find what they were looking for, they found instead the property where the Whitehorse Ranch is located. German Pete said "Chris was his best friend." German Pete reminds people that life is very precious, to take advantage of it every day and to keep family and friends close. An encampment held annually on the second weekend of November at the Whitehorse Ranch is a way for German Pete to honor his son's memory.

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