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Memorial services for A.C. Ekker will be held Friday, November 17, 2000 in Hanksville, Utah at 1 p.m. There will be a visitation with the family one half hour prior to services.
Ekker died Sunday afternoon following a plane crash that morning at his ranch in Wayne County.
A.C. was an icon of the American Cow-boy. He owned and operated the Robbers Roost Ranch in Southern Utah.
He also operated several businesses including Red Tail Aviation, Outlaw Trails,
Cabalgatas International and Cross S Cattle Company.
He took many honors in rodeo competition, including Intercollegiate All-Around Cowboy in 1967.
He graced the pages of Sports Illustrated, National Geographic, Range Magazine, and Western Horseman.
A.C. is survived by: his wife, Dr. Glori Allen-Ekker; daughters: Janie and Natili; son, Shawn; granddaughter, Taylor Marie; sisters, Gaye Marie, Evelyn (Tiss); brother, Eddyjo.
His final resting place will be at the Ekker Ranch in Southern Utah. Under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home, Price.