Vicky Jo Anderson
Cousin
I was born on December 13th and Todd was born on December 14th. I always considered him my buddy-cousin. Todd was always the consummate gentleman, so kind to everyone.
Tommy Todd Tenney's Story
Tommy 'Todd' Tenney departed this life at age 79, on January 11, 2026, and has gone to reunite with his parents, Alaire and Lyman Tenney, and adopted brother Cody. Todd leaves behind his loving wife Peta-Anne, two sons Jacob Lyman T. Tenney (Renae) and Cotton Logan T. Tenney (Liz), eight granddaughters: Arianna Marie, Madison Elizabeth, Kennedy Brianne, McKinley Rose, Kauri Hope, Liberty Monroe, Nixon Alaire and Carter Claire, and a grandson, Harrison Logan T. Tenney. He is survived by his brother Jimmy Lyman Tenney and half-brother James Clifton Minyard of Texas.
Todd was born on December 14, 1946, lived his early years on the BarHL Ranch in the Winchester Mountains, attended school in Willcox, Prescott, and Imperial Valley, California, and graduated from Willcox High School in 1964. He spent many summers on the Muleshoe Ranch with his grandparents, J. E. and Polly Browning, and enjoyed hunting.
In 1967 he joined his parents in Australia where they worked on Wollogorang, an outback cattle station. When his father was injured he assumed management of the 1,250,000-acre station until Lyman returned.
During 1968-69 Todd worked at Mt. Isa Mines, at levels down to 3,700 feet below ground. After that he was a contract fencer and built 80 miles of fence in Queensland's tropical Far North, and in the Northern Territory. During 1969 Todd and his father gave a demonstration of team roping at Mt. Isa Rodeo, and the following year the Australian Rough Riders Assn. adopted team roping as an official event in Australian rodeo.
In 1971 Todd married Peta-Anne Miller and together they became Australia's leading horse photographers. In 1973 they started publishing Australia's Western Horsemen magazine, and annual Stallion Directories – promoting the 'new' western horsemanship in Australia and furthering the Quarter Horse, Appaloosa and Paint Horse breeds.
In 1973 Todd and Peta-Anne, and Lyman and Alaire, founded the Paint Horse Assn. of Australia and imported two Paint stallions from Arizona. In appreciation of his efforts to found and promote the Paint Horse, Todd was inducted into the PHAA Hall of Fame in 2018.
Returning to Willcox in 1983 Todd coached Little League baseball, and worked as a bus driver for Willcox Schools, Chicanos por la Causa and the Willcox Head Start. In the late 1990s he very much enjoyed riding his Honda ST1100 motorcycle with Peta and friends.
He retired in 2017, and enjoyed his grandchildren, reading almost anything newsworthy online, and was a fan of 'Itchy Boots'. The last few weeks he had spent a lot of time reading through Peta's monthly newsletters to family, and looking at family photos.
Todd was much loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Todd was born on December 14, 1946, lived his early years on the BarHL Ranch in the Winchester Mountains, attended school in Willcox, Prescott, and Imperial Valley, California, and graduated from Willcox High School in 1964. He spent many summers on the Muleshoe Ranch with his grandparents, J. E. and Polly Browning, and enjoyed hunting.
In 1967 he joined his parents in Australia where they worked on Wollogorang, an outback cattle station. When his father was injured he assumed management of the 1,250,000-acre station until Lyman returned.
During 1968-69 Todd worked at Mt. Isa Mines, at levels down to 3,700 feet below ground. After that he was a contract fencer and built 80 miles of fence in Queensland's tropical Far North, and in the Northern Territory. During 1969 Todd and his father gave a demonstration of team roping at Mt. Isa Rodeo, and the following year the Australian Rough Riders Assn. adopted team roping as an official event in Australian rodeo.
In 1971 Todd married Peta-Anne Miller and together they became Australia's leading horse photographers. In 1973 they started publishing Australia's Western Horsemen magazine, and annual Stallion Directories – promoting the 'new' western horsemanship in Australia and furthering the Quarter Horse, Appaloosa and Paint Horse breeds.
In 1973 Todd and Peta-Anne, and Lyman and Alaire, founded the Paint Horse Assn. of Australia and imported two Paint stallions from Arizona. In appreciation of his efforts to found and promote the Paint Horse, Todd was inducted into the PHAA Hall of Fame in 2018.
Returning to Willcox in 1983 Todd coached Little League baseball, and worked as a bus driver for Willcox Schools, Chicanos por la Causa and the Willcox Head Start. In the late 1990s he very much enjoyed riding his Honda ST1100 motorcycle with Peta and friends.
He retired in 2017, and enjoyed his grandchildren, reading almost anything newsworthy online, and was a fan of 'Itchy Boots'. The last few weeks he had spent a lot of time reading through Peta's monthly newsletters to family, and looking at family photos.
Todd was much loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
A Gallery of Moments
Memories & Condolences
Suzy Eames
Cousin
My little adorable cousin Todd. I named one of my kids Todd because he was so cute, just like my sweet cousin. He was a fun gentle soul and I know he is hearing much from his family in the Spirit World. We love his darling wife and kids. We love all of you.
John Lo Re Jr
Brother in-law
I have known Todd and Peta for many years. They loved each other very much and had a wonderful life together. Todd was an honest man of no guile. We shared talking on so many subjects and he was always well-read, open-minded and honest with me. I am glad I had such enjoyable times with him. He will be missed.
Marsha Romney Stratton
Cousin
Todd & Vicki had a birthday in December & then my birthday was in January. It was fun when we had family gatherings. Todd was quiet until you got to know him. He was fun to be around. He helped his family do Reunion Activties that were fun to do. We are grateful that Todd married Peta-Anne and had two sons. They are a wonderful & friendly family. Family was important to Todd. He could always get me smiling. Love You my dear cousin.
Julie
Todd was there for all of my life. He knew something about everything and a lot about everything else. He was an encyclopedia of different topics. He had a kind hug, a great laugh, a dirty snicker, a twinkle in his eye and an enormous heart. We will miss him.
Maxine Lo Re
Sister-in-law
Such an unexpected loss. Todd was a loving, loyal, funny, generous man. I have been blessed to have him as a brother-in-law for over 50 years. His love for my sister, his sons and their families was deep and generous. Thank you, Todd, for who you have been to all of us. Love you 2,3,4!!
Jim Minyard
Brother
Thank you Todd (and Peta) for taking that DNA test that allowed us to reunite as brothers after 75 years. Also, thanks to Todd and the entire Tenney clan for welcoming me into the family. Loved hearing the stories and adventures that Todd shared along with his warmth and caring. A life well lived!
David Tonne
Friend
I'm sorry for your loss my brother cotton my prayers are with you and your family
Dennis Tenney
Cousin
When I was a little kid, when Uncle Lyman and Aunt Alaire lived in Prescott, I remember that my Dad would take Harold and I down to their house from time to time, where Dad and Uncle Lyman would watch boxing matches on their black and white TV while Todd, Harold and I would play cowboys and Indians. As I recall, Todd had a BB gun which could shoot real BBs! We thought that was so cool! He was always quiet, thoughtful and kind. He will be sorely missed!
Peta-Anne
Wife
Todd was the best husband. I fell in love when we first met and we had many wonderful adventures together. He totally supported me in all my crazy endeavours, and never begrudged me a trip overseas, or "getting into trouble" at an art gallery and coming home with a new painting. He was a great father, supported our sons in their childhood activities and through school. He was a loving grandfather, and loved all his grandchildren equally. Before he passed recited the name and birthday of everyone in our family - chronologically! Night, night, my love, kiss, kiss.
Ronda and Forrest Tignor
Maxine's in-laws
What a loving pictorial display of your father. Thank you for sharing, Cotton. I never met your father, but your mom has visited us a couple times while she visited with your Aunt Max here in Richmond. We have always enjoyed those times and the telling of her adventures. We are so sorry about the passing of your father. You, your mom, and the extended family have our deepest condolences.
Cotton Tenney
codercotton@me.com
Son
I will always remember Dad coaching our baseball teams, teaching us how to shoot a bow, and being a troop leader in Boy Scouts. I loved camp outs and learning how to live off the land. I loved knowing he was there to teach me in any way he could. Later in life, he always had good advice for adversities I faced. He loved learning and sharing information about health, politics, and opened my eyes to those who would use power to enslave us. I love you Dad. Thank you for always being there, for teaching me, and for loving me and all your grandchildren. You will be missed. Until we see you again!