Raynes, 96, lived a life of science, shared a love of nature | Obituaries
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Bertram “Bert” Chester Raynes, who had lived in Jackson for years, died at his home on January 1, surrounded by friends and caretakers. The following was written by Franz Camenzind and provided by his friends, even though Raynes would have shunned so much attention.
Raynes, a self-taught naturalist, bird enthusiast, author, and columnist for Jackson Hole News & Guide, was born March 12, 1924 in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he spent most of his childhood. His parents, Morris Raynes and Celia (Mukashey), were immigrants from Poland and Russia respectively. He jokingly referred to himself as a “Jersey Boy,” but his heart and soul were at home in Jackson Hole, where he spent the last half of his life. Once asked about his origins, his answer was short: “European horse thieves.”
45 years ago .
⢠Worried about potential restrictions on hunting and fishing, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission pronounced itself âdiametrically opposedâ to any
extension of Grand Teton National Parkâs boundaries
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⢠Park rangers found the bodies of two men buried in an
avalanche near Jackson Peak. The two had set out nine days earlier for an overnight trip to the ski cabin at Goodwin Lake, despite reports of extreme danger.
⢠Jackson Animal Control Officer Diane Lane appealed to service clubs, businesses and individuals for money, materials and labor to correct problems at the
dog pound. She handled an average of 40 to 50 dogs and 15 to 30 cats a month with only four separation pens for dogs, makeshift facilities for fines and a total budget, including her salary, of $1,600 a year.
Longtime Jackson resident Bertram âBertâ Chester Raynes died Jan. 1 at his home surrounded by friends and caregivers. The following was written by Franz Camenzind and provided by his friends, even though Raynes would have shunned such attention.
Raynes, a self-taught naturalist, bird enthusiast, author and Jackson Hole News&Guide columnist, was born March 12, 1924, in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he spent most of his childhood. His parents, Morris Raynes and Celia (Mukashey), were immigrants from Poland and Russia, respectively. He jokingly referred to himself as a âJersey Boy,â but his heart and soul were at home in Jackson Hole, where he spent the last half of his life. Once, when asked of his heritage, his reply was succinct: âEuropean horse thieves.â