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HistoryOver 60 years ago, Noah Beery Jr. (8/10/13 – 10/01/94) purchased 500 acres in the Keene county area of California calling it the Clear Creek B Ranch. The ranch became his haven, a soothing, relaxing and comforting place. He created various traditions at the Ranch including having a “Branding Party” at least twice a year. In the early morning hours a pit six feet deep was dug into the ground housing hot coals and stones. Various types of meats and fowl were prepared and lowered into the pit. Enclosed with a layer of dirt, the pit became a natural oven for this delicious food. As the meats sizzled and roasted underground, the rest of the day was spent rounding up and branding cattle. By the days end, everyone was eager to taste the succulent meals as the meat emerged from the ground. The incredible scents and auras still remain imprinted in our family’s minds today.Noah Jr. and his parents, Lisa and Noah Beery Sr., came from a distinguished family of film actors. A genial, durable character actor, boyishly handsome yet still ordinary looking, Noah Beery Jr. appeared in over 100 films. Early on he was given a lifelong nickname “Pidge,” by Josie Cohen, sister of George M Cohen. He began as a child performer in silents and remained busy in the movie and television industry until the mid-1980s. Noah Jr. brought warmth and good humor to an incredibly prolific career spanning over 60 years. One of his favorite movies he starred in was “Red River,” noting his love for the ranch and amazing land. While some kids might have chafed at such isolation, “Pidge” loved the wide open spaces, and upon attaining manhood emulated his father by living as far away from Hollywood as possible. After he suffered from a stroke in the mid 1980’s, Noah remained in poor health until his death in October of 1994. His days reading in the garden, with a horse tied at the gate by his side show his loving and soothing aura that will never be forgotten. Noah’s fun loving, energetic, and caring spirit is remembered and cherished greatly. If you are interested in knowing more about Noah Beery Jr., visit this link: http://movies2.nytimes.com/gst/movies/filmography.html?p_id=4984
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