Ellen & Con Davis' Death (Scripps/Miramar)
Kathie Dunn
To all (and especially Saddlebred fans):
Early Sunday morning, a fire started in the living room of the Scripps-Miramar Ranch
home. Ellen Scripps Davis and her husband Con perished. The cause of death remains
undetermined, however, it is presumed it was either carbon-monoxide poisoning
or smoke inhalation. Both were elderly.
Kevin Michaels, barn manager, managed to pull "Brownie" (Ellen) from the home, however,
CPR failed and she was DOA at the hospital. Brownie is best known for beginning the breeding
of spotted Saddlebreds. Scripps-Miramar is under the direction of her daughter, Michelle, who
is currently in Nagano for the Olympics. As of yesterday afternoon, she is honoring her
commitment to stay in Nagano to complete her duties there which include driving and riding
spotted Saddlebreds in the closing ceremonies.
Scripps Miramar Ranch is home to WGC Memories Citation (5 & 3 gaited), WGC Skywatch (5-gaited),
WGC Buck Rogers (Fine Harness), Chubasco (#1 futurity sire), WGC The Fire Fox (Country Pleasure),
and numerous other champion Saddlebred horses, both spotted and solid.
JDoom21477
Our heartfelt condolances to Michelle during this difficult time. This is a
tragedy that will be felt not only through the Saddlebred community, but
through the horse community as a whole. Ellen's tremendous contributions will
not be forgotten. Our prayers go out to all who were close to these wonderful
people.
Leah and John
Laura Friedman
And condolences to their other daughter Vicky Green, an endurance rider.
Laura & Squiggles
Kathie Dunn
In article <6bqav3$8...@bgtnsc03.worldnet.att.net>,
Laura Friedman <lfri...@nospam.spam> wrote:
If you want to send cards to either, or notes of condolence, here is the
address:
Michele Macfarlane or Vicky Green
Scripps Miramar Ranch
10168 Caminito Nuez
San Diego, CA 92131
Kathie
p.s. - Michelle will not be returning from Nagano, she will honor her family's commitment
to the Olympics (as her mom & dad would have wanted), however, Vicky is at the ranch in
San Diego. As an aside, it has been determined that they died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
While it is not pleasant, there was probably no pain during their passing. They did not burn (as
that is one of the rumors flying around the country). kd