L.D. McVeigh

L. D. (Dee) McVeigh currently of Las Vegas, Nevada took his last ride into the sunset to be with his Lord and savior on June 5th, 2018 in Centennial Hills Hospital with his wife Helen and only child John R. McVeigh by his side. He was 94 years old.

During his working years Dee was a successful rancher and businessman working for the Samuel Edwards Associates in Ventura, CA., before moving to the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley where he worked as Manager of Rancho La Laguna for over forty years. The ranch was owned by Mr. & Mrs. Francis Sedgwick. Dee was part owner of a strip mall in the Santa Ynez Valley and operated his own Santa Ynez Barbeque Catering Business where he and Helen met many famous people through their work and travels around the world. He was an outgoing, friendly, happy person and never met a stranger. He loved his way of life on the ranch and enjoyed riding his horses every day working the cattle. He was truly a cowboy. He also was an avid hunter and loved the beauty of the outdoors, especially the mountains. He served as President of the Sportsmen’s Club and was a Life Member of the National Rifle Association. Dee is survived by his wife (Helen McVeigh) and their only child, John R. McVeigh, both of whom reside in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonzo and Ollie McVeigh, grandparents Manuel and Addie Moore, Aunt Mae Faulkner, and three Uncles Dewey, Bob and Ulus Moore.

Dee will be missed by all who met and knew him.