Obituary

 

Jim Hall (Trammerfield)

I am saddened to report the death of Jim Hall, in hospital, on the 10th September, aged 80. Jim had not been well for some 12 months having had circulatory and breathing trouble, and he had also had a femoral bypass operation and had not regained the health he had enjoyed prior to the operation. He was re-admitted to hospital with breathing problems and unfortunately was not strong enough to overcome this.

Jim had been involved with Dobermanns since 1957 when he purchased his first Dobermann, a bitch named Ira from a Danish ships Captain. He later made up a grand-daughter of Ira to be Ch Trammerfields Du Bonny Princess and maintained his interest in the breed up until his death although in the later years due to failing health he felt he was not able to care for a dog in the way he would like, so reluctantly his ownership of the breed came to an end.

He was a Founder Member of the Trans Pennine Dobermann Club which was established in 1964 as a branch of the original North of England club but subsequently merged back into the NEDC in 1971 and has always maintained his interest in the affairs of the Club in the role of Chairman, President and latterly Honorary Life Member. He was also a Ch Show judge of Dobermanns and had the honour of judging the breed at Crufts.

Whenever possible, he attended each of our three shows, and fittingly, the trophy which he donated many years ago to the Club, in memory of Ch Trammerfield Du Bonny Princess, and named after her, was awarded at our Open Show on the day he died to the BIS winning dog.

The funeral was held on Monday 18th September at 12.30 at Agecroft Crematorium, Clifton, Manchester and the family would like any donations in memory of Jim to be made to the St Francis Childrens Hospice. Jim was a widower, his wife Ann died some 2-3 years ago. He leaves a daughter, Ann, to whom my thanks go for providing me with the details of Jim's early association with Dobes. Our condolences go to Ann & her family, I'm sure Jim will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The NEDC shows will not be the same without his presence.

Judith Balshaw.
PRO, North of England Dobermann Club.