Longtime Madras resident Julius Floyd "Jay" Binder died of a stroke while at church June 9, 2007, at the age of 86.
Mr. Binder was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Munjor, Kan., to parents Joe and Maggie Binder. His interest in agriculture and the 4-H program began in the 1930s during his adolescent years on his parents' Kansas dairy farm. A 4-H leader encouraged his interests and subsequent enrollment at Kansas State University prior to his entering the U.S. Army on July 6, 1942. As a first lieutenant, he served in the Philippines with anti-aircraft artillery.
While stationed in El Paso, Texas, he and Alma A. Weigel were married. He was discharged in July 1945, and then returned to KSU on the G.I. Bill and completed a degree in agriculture in 1948. His first position as an extension agent was in Rush County, Kan., from 1948-50, at which time he was recalled to active duty, serving in the Korean War from 1951-52.
Following his discharge, Mr. Binder accepted a position with Oregon State University Extension Service in Jefferson County. He and his family moved to Madras in May of 1952, where he began a 23-year career as the county agent in charge of livestock and the 4-H and Youth Development program. In his new position, he was also actively involve with bringing irrigation to Jefferson County.
He and Alma enjoyed square dancing in their early years, and later played bridge monthly with a bridge club. He also enjoyed landscaping, building grandfather clocks, and creating extensive rock walls to beautify their home and the grounds of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
During 1966-67, Mr. Binder took a sabbatical to earn a master's degree in extension education from Colorado State University. He returned to continue as an extension agent in Madras until his retirement in 1976.
He was known for his gregarious personality, optimistic spirit and sincere caring about those with whom he worked. The many farmers, livestock ranchers and 4-H families of Jefferson County became his extended family.
In retirement, from 1976-85, he helped establish the garlic operation of the California-based Basic Vegetable Company in Jefferson County. He also substitute taught agriculture and shop classes for the 509-J School District.
Always interested in making the community a better place, Mr. Binder belonged to many service-oriented groups from 1952 to the present, including: Junior Chamber of Commerce, Toastmasters, 4-H Leaders Association, 4-H Junior Leaders Association, Jefferson County Livestock Association, Lions Club of Madras, Lions International, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Senior Citizens of Jefferson County, Central Oregon Council on Aging, Madras Urban Forestry Commission, Jefferson County Historical Society, Habitat for Humanity, and St. Patrick's Knights of Columbus.
A lifelong member of St. Patrick's parish, Mr. Binder served in liturgies, worked with the St. Pat's Cowdeo Committee, designed the landscape, maintained the grounds, and created the rock walls by hand using red rock from parishioner Ron Ochs' ranch.
He always felt at home at St. Patrick's Church, and his family felt it was fitting, therefore, that he suffered a massive stroke at Saturday evening mass, surrounded by family and friends he loved. He died peacefully shortly thereafter.
Survivors include his daughter, Christine "Christy" Brown of Madras; sons, Roger Binder of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Gregory Binder of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Bertha Dreese of Hoisington, Kan., and Helen Gross of Hays, Kan.; brother, Paul Binder of Hays, Kan.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Alma Binder in 2005; parents Joe and Margaret Binder; and sister, Mary Lafferty.
A recitation of the rosary will be held at 7 p.m., June 21, and the funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, June 22, both at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Madras, followed by graveside services at Mount Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial donations have been suggested to Mountain View Hospice, and the Central Oregon Council on Aging/Meals on Wheels. Arrangements are under the direction of Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home of Madras.
Mr. Binder was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Munjor, Kan., to parents Joe and Maggie Binder. His interest in agriculture and the 4-H program began in the 1930s during his adolescent years on his parents' Kansas dairy farm. A 4-H leader encouraged his interests and subsequent enrollment at Kansas State University prior to his entering the U.S. Army on July 6, 1942. As a first lieutenant, he served in the Philippines with anti-aircraft artillery.
While stationed in El Paso, Texas, he and Alma A. Weigel were married. He was discharged in July 1945, and then returned to KSU on the G.I. Bill and completed a degree in agriculture in 1948. His first position as an extension agent was in Rush County, Kan., from 1948-50, at which time he was recalled to active duty, serving in the Korean War from 1951-52.
Following his discharge, Mr. Binder accepted a position with Oregon State University Extension Service in Jefferson County. He and his family moved to Madras in May of 1952, where he began a 23-year career as the county agent in charge of livestock and the 4-H and Youth Development program. In his new position, he was also actively involve with bringing irrigation to Jefferson County.
He and Alma enjoyed square dancing in their early years, and later played bridge monthly with a bridge club. He also enjoyed landscaping, building grandfather clocks, and creating extensive rock walls to beautify their home and the grounds of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
During 1966-67, Mr. Binder took a sabbatical to earn a master's degree in extension education from Colorado State University. He returned to continue as an extension agent in Madras until his retirement in 1976.
He was known for his gregarious personality, optimistic spirit and sincere caring about those with whom he worked. The many farmers, livestock ranchers and 4-H families of Jefferson County became his extended family.
In retirement, from 1976-85, he helped establish the garlic operation of the California-based Basic Vegetable Company in Jefferson County. He also substitute taught agriculture and shop classes for the 509-J School District.
Always interested in making the community a better place, Mr. Binder belonged to many service-oriented groups from 1952 to the present, including: Junior Chamber of Commerce, Toastmasters, 4-H Leaders Association, 4-H Junior Leaders Association, Jefferson County Livestock Association, Lions Club of Madras, Lions International, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Senior Citizens of Jefferson County, Central Oregon Council on Aging, Madras Urban Forestry Commission, Jefferson County Historical Society, Habitat for Humanity, and St. Patrick's Knights of Columbus.
A lifelong member of St. Patrick's parish, Mr. Binder served in liturgies, worked with the St. Pat's Cowdeo Committee, designed the landscape, maintained the grounds, and created the rock walls by hand using red rock from parishioner Ron Ochs' ranch.
He always felt at home at St. Patrick's Church, and his family felt it was fitting, therefore, that he suffered a massive stroke at Saturday evening mass, surrounded by family and friends he loved. He died peacefully shortly thereafter.
Survivors include his daughter, Christine "Christy" Brown of Madras; sons, Roger Binder of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Gregory Binder of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Bertha Dreese of Hoisington, Kan., and Helen Gross of Hays, Kan.; brother, Paul Binder of Hays, Kan.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Alma Binder in 2005; parents Joe and Margaret Binder; and sister, Mary Lafferty.
A recitation of the rosary will be held at 7 p.m., June 21, and the funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, June 22, both at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Madras, followed by graveside services at Mount Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial donations have been suggested to Mountain View Hospice, and the Central Oregon Council on Aging/Meals on Wheels. Arrangements are under the direction of Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home of Madras.
Longtime Madras resident Julius Floyd "Jay" Binder died of a stroke while at church June 9, 2007, at the age of 86.
Mr. Binder was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Munjor, Kan., to parents Joe and Maggie Binder. His interest in agriculture and the 4-H program began in the 1930s during his adolescent years on his parents' Kansas dairy farm. A 4-H leader encouraged his interests and subsequent enrollment at Kansas State University prior to his entering the U.S. Army on July 6, 1942. As a first lieutenant, he served in the Philippines with anti-aircraft artillery.
While stationed in El Paso, Texas, he and Alma A. Weigel were married. He was discharged in July 1945, and then returned to KSU on the G.I. Bill and completed a degree in agriculture in 1948. His first position as an extension agent was in Rush County, Kan., from 1948-50, at which time he was recalled to active duty, serving in the Korean War from 1951-52.
Following his discharge, Mr. Binder accepted a position with Oregon State University Extension Service in Jefferson County. He and his family moved to Madras in May of 1952, where he began a 23-year career as the county agent in charge of livestock and the 4-H and Youth Development program. In his new position, he was also actively involve with bringing irrigation to Jefferson County.
He and Alma enjoyed square dancing in their early years, and later played bridge monthly with a bridge club. He also enjoyed landscaping, building grandfather clocks, and creating extensive rock walls to beautify their home and the grounds of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
During 1966-67, Mr. Binder took a sabbatical to earn a master's degree in extension education from Colorado State University. He returned to continue as an extension agent in Madras until his retirement in 1976.
He was known for his gregarious personality, optimistic spirit and sincere caring about those with whom he worked. The many farmers, livestock ranchers and 4-H families of Jefferson County became his extended family.
In retirement, from 1976-85, he helped establish the garlic operation of the California-based Basic Vegetable Company in Jefferson County. He also substitute taught agriculture and shop classes for the 509-J School District.
Always interested in making the community a better place, Mr. Binder belonged to many service-oriented groups from 1952 to the present, including: Junior Chamber of Commerce, Toastmasters, 4-H Leaders Association, 4-H Junior Leaders Association, Jefferson County Livestock Association, Lions Club of Madras, Lions International, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Senior Citizens of Jefferson County, Central Oregon Council on Aging, Madras Urban Forestry Commission, Jefferson County Historical Society, Habitat for Humanity, and St. Patrick's Knights of Columbus.
A lifelong member of St. Patrick's parish, Mr. Binder served in liturgies, worked with the St. Pat's Cowdeo Committee, designed the landscape, maintained the grounds, and created the rock walls by hand using red rock from parishioner Ron Ochs' ranch.
He always felt at home at St. Patrick's Church, and his family felt it was fitting, therefore, that he suffered a massive stroke at Saturday evening mass, surrounded by family and friends he loved. He died peacefully shortly thereafter.
Survivors include his daughter, Christine "Christy" Brown of Madras; sons, Roger Binder of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Gregory Binder of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Bertha Dreese of Hoisington, Kan., and Helen Gross of Hays, Kan.; brother, Paul Binder of Hays, Kan.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Alma Binder in 2005; parents Joe and Margaret Binder; and sister, Mary Lafferty.
A recitation of the rosary will be held at 7 p.m., June 21, and the funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, June 22, both at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Madras, followed by graveside services at Mount Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial donations have been suggested to Mountain View Hospice, and the Central Oregon Council on Aging/Meals on Wheels. Arrangements are under the direction of Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home of Madras.
Mr. Binder was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Munjor, Kan., to parents Joe and Maggie Binder. His interest in agriculture and the 4-H program began in the 1930s during his adolescent years on his parents' Kansas dairy farm. A 4-H leader encouraged his interests and subsequent enrollment at Kansas State University prior to his entering the U.S. Army on July 6, 1942. As a first lieutenant, he served in the Philippines with anti-aircraft artillery.
While stationed in El Paso, Texas, he and Alma A. Weigel were married. He was discharged in July 1945, and then returned to KSU on the G.I. Bill and completed a degree in agriculture in 1948. His first position as an extension agent was in Rush County, Kan., from 1948-50, at which time he was recalled to active duty, serving in the Korean War from 1951-52.
Following his discharge, Mr. Binder accepted a position with Oregon State University Extension Service in Jefferson County. He and his family moved to Madras in May of 1952, where he began a 23-year career as the county agent in charge of livestock and the 4-H and Youth Development program. In his new position, he was also actively involve with bringing irrigation to Jefferson County.
He and Alma enjoyed square dancing in their early years, and later played bridge monthly with a bridge club. He also enjoyed landscaping, building grandfather clocks, and creating extensive rock walls to beautify their home and the grounds of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
During 1966-67, Mr. Binder took a sabbatical to earn a master's degree in extension education from Colorado State University. He returned to continue as an extension agent in Madras until his retirement in 1976.
He was known for his gregarious personality, optimistic spirit and sincere caring about those with whom he worked. The many farmers, livestock ranchers and 4-H families of Jefferson County became his extended family.
In retirement, from 1976-85, he helped establish the garlic operation of the California-based Basic Vegetable Company in Jefferson County. He also substitute taught agriculture and shop classes for the 509-J School District.
Always interested in making the community a better place, Mr. Binder belonged to many service-oriented groups from 1952 to the present, including: Junior Chamber of Commerce, Toastmasters, 4-H Leaders Association, 4-H Junior Leaders Association, Jefferson County Livestock Association, Lions Club of Madras, Lions International, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Senior Citizens of Jefferson County, Central Oregon Council on Aging, Madras Urban Forestry Commission, Jefferson County Historical Society, Habitat for Humanity, and St. Patrick's Knights of Columbus.
A lifelong member of St. Patrick's parish, Mr. Binder served in liturgies, worked with the St. Pat's Cowdeo Committee, designed the landscape, maintained the grounds, and created the rock walls by hand using red rock from parishioner Ron Ochs' ranch.
He always felt at home at St. Patrick's Church, and his family felt it was fitting, therefore, that he suffered a massive stroke at Saturday evening mass, surrounded by family and friends he loved. He died peacefully shortly thereafter.
Survivors include his daughter, Christine "Christy" Brown of Madras; sons, Roger Binder of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Gregory Binder of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Bertha Dreese of Hoisington, Kan., and Helen Gross of Hays, Kan.; brother, Paul Binder of Hays, Kan.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Alma Binder in 2005; parents Joe and Margaret Binder; and sister, Mary Lafferty.
A recitation of the rosary will be held at 7 p.m., June 21, and the funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, June 22, both at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Madras, followed by graveside services at Mount Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial donations have been suggested to Mountain View Hospice, and the Central Oregon Council on Aging/Meals on Wheels. Arrangements are under the direction of Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home of Madras.
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