Eliot Edmond Appleton; 1945-2026

Galt, CA, resident, Eliot Edmond Appleton, rode to his home on God’s Range Oct. 23. His desire was to sit on the porch and enjoy the beauty that God has given us all.

Eliot was born Nov. 9, 1945, in Sacramento, CA. He was the only child of Ellis and Fern Appleton. He attended Del Oro High School, Sierra College and graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in agricultural business. He retired from Yosemite Farm Credit as an agricultural appraiser.

Eliot was a member of the Fresno State Rodeo Team, bull rider, member of the livestock judging team, and a member of the California Cattlemen’s Association, as well as the San Joaquin-Stanislaus and Amador-El Dorado-Sacramento cattlemen’s associations.

He was past president of the Clements Buckaroos, volunteer for the Oakdale Rodeo Cowgirls Luncheon, a member of the Modoc Tribe Ride and supporter of the Clements School Community Center.

He enjoyed his cowboy life growing out stocker cattle and raising calves from his Charolais herd. He loved to team rope and support young folks any way he could. He sponsored awards at the Amador County Fair, Stockton AgFest and the Junior Charolais Association.

Eliot is survived by his wife of 55 years, Virginia (Ginger) Appleton. A memorial celebration will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Valley’s Children’s Hospital, 9300 Valley Children’s Place, Madera CA 93636-9883 or the Clements School Community Center, PO Box 743, Clements, CA 95227.