Annual James Heald Memorial Rodeo
The rodeo is held each year at the end of August and serves not only as a memorial, but also a fundraising event for the Recluse Community Trust and Angel Fund.
Who Is James Heald?
James Dewey Heald was born May 20, 1969, to Robert Heald and Jessie Nichols. He grew up on his dad’s ranch in Recluse and with his mother in Arizona. Later, he would move to his uncle’s ranch outside of Gate, Oklahoma, where he would attend Laverene Public High School and meet his first wife, Pamela Malone.
After reuniting in college and graduating from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, they married, and he would go on to teach math at a local school. After changing into what would be his lifelong career, grain storage construction and retail, they had a son, Marcus James.
Another marriage and promotions came next, but also the greatest coincidence of his life. Through friends and a dance hall, he met the love of his life, Patricia. She, along with her son and his adopted daughter, Trestin Swiggett and Brooklyn Heald, joined him in the greatest and ultimate chapter of his life as he moved across the country and back to his home in Recluse and started his own business, J&P Grain Solutions.
The couple would go on to raise cattle, grow stronger together as they put their mark on the family ranch, and when they could find any free time from the business they also ran together. They’d dance to any tune they could find. In addition to learning how to fly, he was happy to fulfill his dream of waking up every day a little closer to his father and to his home. He was truly a servant of God and through his Lord’s grace was a servant to others. From school children to young adults, James devoted his life to giving people the tools they needed to better themselves.
History of the Memorial Rodeo
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What to expect on the day
This two person team buggy race is always a big hit. The goal is to circle 3 barrels and race to the finish line in the fastest time. Here's the catch: One person is the driver and blind-folded. The second person is the passenger, shouting directions.
The Ken Barbe arena has a fully equipped playground and plenty of space for the kids to run around.
Each year is different, but the rodeo always features local vendors and food and drinks for sale. The event is also sponsored by local companies offering additional goods for sale.
Past Winners
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