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Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch company history timeline

1956

Franklin Robbie founded Yellowstone Boys Ranch in 1956, following several years as a pastor and regional director for Youth for Christ.

1957

In June of 1957, the first boy was welcomed at Yellowstone Boys Ranch.

Bob and Doris McFarlane brought their family to Billings in 1957 and eventually lived on the campus.

Carl and Betty Orth moved from Texas in 1957 with their four boys to become the assistant superintendent at Yellowstone.

The Foundation primarily directs its support to the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch founded in 1957, which provides residential and community-based care and treatment for emotionally troubled youth, and K-12 education at the Yellowstone Academy.

1963

A rare form of skin cancer claimed Carl’s life in 1963 at the age of 41.

1988

Merle was diagnosed with cancer in 1988 and passed away later that year.

2006

In the fall of 2006, a book written by Franklin, A Legacy of Caring – The First Fifty Years at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, was published to kick off the 50th anniversary celebration.

2014

Franklin passed away March 21, 2014, at the age of 96.

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