San Jose, California
Joseph Daniel Dempsey Jan. 8, 1911 - Aug. 14, 2005 The passing of Joe Dempsey on August 14, 2005, marked the last round-up for one of San Jose's last cowboys. A cowboy and a rancher and an Irishman, he lived 50 years in the Evergreen area of San Jose on ranches on Kettman and Metcalf roads with...
Read MoreWhen I was a little girl, I went panning for gold in a nearby creek,
after my gold panning experience Joe would always call me the "Prospector", at the time I would feel embarrassed. But now It's just precious memories.
Gayle Reis
Gayle Reis
August 18, 2005 | Kansas City, MO
Thanks for always making me feel welcome when I visited you on your ranch. And you always took time to ask, "Young man, how's your Mother?" You are gone but not forgotten. Love, Denis and Will Telgemeier and Helen Bell
Denis Telgemeier
August 18, 2005 | San Francisco, CA
I will cherish my memories of you -- the barbecues with Nonie's Portuguese beans, you and your horse Tony, the long rides on the ranch in your Jeep, and the pride you took in your right to vote. I will always be your girl. Your loving grand-daughter, Diane
Diane Burkhart
August 18, 2005 | Pleasanton, CA
Farwell Great Uncle Joe. The last of a great generation of Dempsey's who were a big part of San Jose's colorful history. I was thrilled to have a real cowboy for an uncle. You will surely be missed by your many friends and family.
Frank, Karen, Matthew Nick and Joe Dempsey (Northfield, MN)
Frank Dempsey
August 18, 2005 | Northfield, MN
