1).'. In last 24 years, Gates has topped the list not one or two but 18 times. After Mike Gibson succeeded his father as ranch manager, Hereford cows were phased out and replaced with Angus cows to take better advantage of todays markets. Anneenriches the lives of the people around her in many ways, Corbett said. He took the reins in 1991 from his father, the much admired and now deceased J.J. Gibson. She also inherited her parents and her grandfathers love of horses. And she was chairman of Burnett Oil Company, built upon oil strikes in 1921 and again in 1969, which made the grand patrons largesse possible. Friends with Theodore Roosevelt, Cpt. In a tribute posted to the ranch's website, Marion is remembered as one who led an 'epic Texas life that included prominence as a leading rancher and horsewoman, an internationally respected art collector and patron of the arts, and benefactor to healthcare organizations and educational institutions. Two-time world champion 'Dash for Cash' was reared at the property. The general public may not know her name, and may not know who she is. She is dedicated to her ranching interests and to her employees on the ranch. Burk made the town of Guthrie the headquarters for his Four Sixes Ranch and erected the Four Sixes Supply House so cowboys could purchase basic provisions, such as clothes. Through the next several years, more stallions were added in both the racing and performance industries. In the late 1970s,Annes mother wanted to make provisions in her will for an art collection, he said. Owner Anne Marion died in 2020 and the terms of her will dictate that all her ranching operations should be sold. First, it wasAnnes mother,AnneTandy. Mrs. Secondly, and more importantly, she does it in a quiet unassuming way. He acquired the 26,000-acre Triangle Ranch near Iowa Park in 1910 and expanded those holdings by buying five more ranches in the next 15 yearsincluding another Triangle Ranch near Paducahfor a total of more than 100,000 acres. Captain Burnett would have been proud of all of the Burnett women, but he would have lovedAnneMarionmost of all., Said Windi: My mom has taught me to surround myself with competent people. Nothing ever comes to you without ethical standards and hard work,Marionsaid. Tom Burnett supposedly said that Joe Hancock was the finest horse he had ever seen. . Taking into account various assets, Windi's net worth is greater than $499,999; and makes between $20 - 29,999 a year. I think I do a pretty good job of balancing my life.. The ranch also features multiple barns, pen areas and stalls for the horses. Mrs. Marion assumed management of the Four Sixes in 1980. Additionally, Marion was anhonorary trustee of Texas Christian University, contributing to a number of projects over the years, including to the development of the campus' medical school. They brought Dash For Cash to the ranch, repurchased some shares in Streakin Six (he was bred by the ranch) and brought him back. Although Cee Bars belonged to George, he was used on the Four Sixes. Born Anne Burnett Hall, on Nov. 10, 1938, in Fort Worth, Marion represented the fourth generation of the renowned Burnett family. Five years later, in 1922, Burnett Sr. would die too, aged 73. This 1960s photo by Frank Reeves could just as easily have been taken today as 6666 cowboys continue traditional methods of branding cattle at the fire, eating at the chuck wagon and sleeping near the wagon during branding season. It was also noted by Celebrity Net Worth that Grimes went on to sign with Jay-Z's Roc Nation management company and later had her songs featured on various soundtracks, including the 2018 movie . She serves on the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University in order to be involved with kids who grow up on ranches and plan to make ranching a business career. Built in 1917 for $100,000, the 13,280-square-foot house was intended to be (and may still be) the finest ranch house in West Texas. Photo courtesy Wyman Meinzerand Sam Middleton. This is for the first time that Bezos has got the first rank in this annual list. Her foundation has provided considerable assistance on the two major building projects we have had here over the last 15 years. Within a short time, Burkburnett had become 'the world's wonder oilfield', transforming the area from a 'sleepy farm town' into a 'boom town' which even helped to inspire a Hollywood movie of the same name. and My grandmother was the founder of The Modern. All you have to do is talk to anyone who works for her. As one of the largest ranches in Texas, it runs 20 miles long and around 12 miles wide. The former estate features 'the finest ranch house in West Texas' which was built in 1917 - the stately home which still stands tall on the property. Windi Grimes: My grandmother (Anne Burnett Tandy) built the I.M. Funeral arrangements and an official obituary will be shared on StallioneSerch.com when the information is available. Friends with Theodore Roosevelt, Cpt. Her mother, Anne Valliant Hall, was a rancher and horse breeder. Loyd, a Fort Worth banker who came to Texas from Missouri after the Civil War. He has also been supportive of many of the projects around Fort Worth that I have taken an interest in., Said Dee Kelly, founding partner of Kelly Hart Hallman,Marions attorney and a long-time family friend: For each generation since Captain Burk Burnett died, there has been a Burnett woman to carry on the tradition. The lower valley areas of the property have a variety of trees including soapberry, willows and hackberry. The Four Sixes had other good stallions, including the only one George Humphreys ever boughta son of the Thoroughbred Three Bars called Cee Bars. The answers to most any question aboutMarionmay be obtained through 1-800-CallJulie, according toAnne. Burnett even had a local town - Burkburnett - named after him at the president's suggestion in 1910. Born on October 15, 1900, in Fort Worth, she was named for her father Tom's little sister, Anne Valliant Burnett, who died young. When Burnett died in 1922, he passed most of his estate to his daughter Anne Burnett in a trusteeship for her yet unborn child who became Anne Marion, according to the property listing. Lige Reed, who managed the Iowa Park division of the Triangle, broke the colt as a 2-year-old and wanted to keep him on the Triangle, but George told Miss Anne that he wanted to bring him to the Sixes and raise some cow horses. WG: Right, timeless is a perfect word for almost everything she did. Compared with other collections, it also stands apart because it spans archetypes of the two defining movements of post-war American art history, namely Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art.. Login to your account. She is survived by her husband, John, her daughter,Anne Windfohr Grimes, four stepchildren, one grandchild and seven step-grandchildren. Loyd, had made him a director in the First National Bank shortly after he and Ruth married, but he made frequent trips to his ranches in his own custom-designed railroad car. We take great pride in that museum., He said that even though he was a Yankee, he learned fast how to be a Texan. Jerry was able to put together a small herd of cattle, but both his herd and the amount of land on which he operated grew considerably in nine years. Pei house in Fort Worth and had originally planned to give it to The Modern, much like Bayou Bend was given to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. It is renowned for breeding horses and its owners the Burnett family made its fortune in cattle and oil after founding the ranch in 1870. But, she was determined, and she had an ally. She tried to be very deep. The slogan of the ranch is Horses with a history Brands with a background. The 6666 brand has a background that closely parallels the history of Americas westward expansion and the rise of cowboys in cow country. She would really, really study all the artists she collected. He was friends withPresident Theodore Roosevelt and turned the 6666 into 'one of the largest cattle empires in Texas history' - even having a local town renamed Burkburnett at Roosevelt's suggestion in 1910. Gibson saidMarionhas a presence and that there is no doubt as to who is in charge, but that she is never intimidating. Doing the right thing includes being the first in the ranching industry to provide medical insurance and retirement plans for staff. She and her husband John Marion, a chief auctioneer in New York, established the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe in 1997. The comments below have not been moderated. Rachael Bunyan For Mailonline The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Tom took a chuck wagon, horses and a group of cowboys to a site near present-day Frederick, Okla., where he set up camp for Roosevelts10-day stay. When Burks father, Jerry Burnett, suggested his son act as trail boss and take another herd for him, Burk was ready to go. That way, you know your direction. The Statler Swaps Tex-Mex for Steak, Grapevine Gets a Brazilian Concept, and Barbecue Debuts in Grand Prairie. The government reserved 488,000 acres for grazing use by the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache tribes. She credited the cowboys and their families with instilling a set of values in her and teaching her how to raise livestock. I have always believed that you do what you have to, and what is expected of you. WG: Its actually in the family offices. Its a place to go. Is there work in the auction you would like to see in a museum? Anne Marion inherited a ranch that was steeped in history, but thats not all. Five years later, in 1922, Burnett Sr. would die too, aged 73. The home contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, three powder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and three fireplaces. The pastures on the property range from around 900 acres to almost 10,000 acres each. He had a net worth of $6 million at the time, which is equal to $93 million today. Relationships Interlocks Giving Data She also is a past trustee of the Museum of Modern Art of New York. 25. . Marion has one daughter, Anne "Windi" Phillips Grimes of Houston, Texas. She takes the time to care, Phillips said. As well as beef, the the ranch also became renowned for its breeding of horses, specifically American Quarter Horses used as racehorses or for ranch work. 1. S. Middleton and Son has the rare listing. Between The Modern, the Kimbell, The Carter, moms house, and a few others, they go, Oh my gosh!. She really honed her eye. Many of the pieces have not been seen by the public for decades, Barrons reports. WG: There was a big entry hall that was made for entertaining, and then there was a very wide hall that went back to the residence, and the art was in those two spaces. She got her candy, smiled and wiggled a bunny nose.