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In Memoriam
These Pages Honor Our Special Boston Terrier Friends Who Have Passed On.
Eleanor Candland ---1926-2011
The frisky pup frolicked in the yard with a soft length of yarn gently placed around her neck. She was from a long line of champions of a breed of dog nicknamed the "American Gentleman" but officially, she was a Boston Terrier. Her trainer handler carefully picked up El-Bo's "Solo Jelly Bean" and placed her on the table with rubberized top for skid safety. Ellie Candland a 22- year veteran of the show ring in world dog competition had proved herself a capable trainer and show ring handler of this effervescent breed of America. However, her skills in training and handling would shine internationally with Jelly Bean. Her dedication to a truly remarkable career began during her childhood in America's southwest of Tucson, Arizona. As a child she seemed to always have a Boston Terrier as a pet. That first connection with Boston's would come back to her nearly 30 years later. During the late 1960s Ellie was enjoying a solid career with the United States Postal Service that began in 1955. As fate would have it she met and married a co-worker Bob Candland. Bob had a childhood connection with Boston terriers, as he also had Boston Terriers as a family pet. Once Ellie and Bob discovered their interest in Boston's an adventure that lasted more than 40 years was launched. Ellie and Bob began their adventure when Ellie purchased their first Boston. He was named "OT". "Ellie paid for him with the money she had earned from her overtime hours," Bob Candland, her husband said. "She would tuck that money away in a tea cup, so when we bought OT from Pat Erickson, a San Diego breeder, that is how he got his name." So a worldwide adventure began, with "OT", and two recently married people with a childhood connection to Boston terriers, all tucked in the back of an eleven foot camper on the back of a Ford pick-up truck. Ellie's talent as a trainer set the stage for a career that would produce more than 150 champions. While Ellie used her patience and gentle tenacity to bring along those feisty handfuls of energy and bounce to compete not only nationally but also internationally, Bob took the leash in the show ring to present Ellie's work at its best. Ellie and Bob combined to make their award winning work an art form. "Ellie and Bob were a great team," Peggy Golden of Golden Kennels said. "I really admired her. She would lay the ground work in training the dogs and then step back and let Bob handle the dogs in the ring." Many agree the true secret to campaigning a finely bred dog is the patience of the trainer and skill of the handler. It was also widely accepted that Ellie could show a dog in the ring with the best of them. But her real forte was training. "I didn't have the patience to keep the level of focus needed," Bob said. "Ellie had that patience and she had great focus." Golden, also a Breeder / Owner / Handler, believed Ellie was a wealth of information. "I told Ellie she should write a book about training," Golden said. "Ellie had so many different methods to train her dogs. They were wonderfully trained, that was evident by the number of champions finished and the dog's accomplishments. Ellie never talked about what she accomplished. Ellie was an awesome trainer. Ellie and Bob were an awesome team." Bob said in show the dogs must be six months old to compete in confirmation trials. However, their training starts at around eight weeks old once they are up and around and accustomed to human hands. "Ellie would start them earlier by placing a soft string of knitting yarn around their neck," Bob said. "This would allow the dog to become accustomed to having something around their neck. She would also begin their table work to prepare them for the ring." Ellie may have picked this technique up during her childhood when she rode horses in the deserts of Arizona. Young horses are introduced to man's touch and headstalls by laying lengths of reins loosely on the colt or filly's neck. "Ellie never trained horses. However, she did tell me she was once tossed into a cactus patch by a knot-head horse on one of her rides," Bob said with a smile and a misty eye. Ellie practiced with their dogs daily, but only for two or three minutes at a time. Bob helped by petting the dogs as the dogs learned to stand on the table. Both worked together with the same goal in mind; to be together and have fun enjoying together what they enjoyed individually. In 1982 Ellie and Bob's effort rocketed them to national and international recognition when the April edition of the prestigious Kennel Review spotlighted their success with El-Bo's Rudy is a Dandy as the Number Two Non Sporting Dog in the nation for the 1981 Kennel Review award period. This was the first time in the history of the award a Boston was selected. "The best (Rudy is a Dandy) the breed has ever seen," reported the Kennel Review of the opinion of "most knowledgeable Boston experts." This unsolicited award was made more unique because Ellie and Bob were considered "relative novice(s) to the 'big time' competition." They, of course, were breeder-owner of Rudy with only 11-years in competition. This marked a mile stone for not only Ellie and Bob but all breeder-owners with love in their hearts for dogs, but also that elusive goal that of being recognized as being the "best" by those in the field. This award spotlighted the best in the American spirit of individuality and entrepreneurship. During 1992, Ellie found herself in the international spotlight again. A sparkling pup, Jelly Bean, with a color that reminded some of a delicious Eskimo Pie ice cream bar, was presented to the dog world. Ellie trained and campaigned Jelly Bean. The dog world nodded in the affirmative and said, Eleanor Candland, you have presented the 1992 United States Puppy of the Year. Ellie was whisked away, escorted by husband Bob, on a first class trip to the Crufts Dog Show in England, United Kingdom. Sixteen years later, after more wins, more champions and more adventure, Ellie and Bob received a phone call. Ron Rella of the American Kennel Club called to invite Ellie and Bob to represent the Boston breed and non-sporting group by accepting the prestigious AKC Breeder of the Year medal for the Non-Sporting Group and competing in the AKC Breeder of Year competition with all dog groups represented. The AKC Breeder of the Year award honors breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. "It is a thrill to honor these individuals whose long-standing breeding programs have produced many successes not only for their kennel, but for their breed as a whole," said Ron Menaker, AKC's Chairman of the Board. "They deserve recognition for the time and effort they have put into breeding and exhibiting quality dogs and improving upon the foundation of their breeds." Nearly four decades of hard work and dedication seasoned with large amounts of love for their dogs and each other Ellie and Bob were recognized by AKC as the best. Ellie had led the way for this rock solid team to the Hall of Fame. Hard work was nothing new to Ellie. There was more hard work ahead. In1998 Ellie battled cancer and beat it down. She then faced a massive bacterial infection acquired by simply tending the roses she loved in her garden. More treatment and surgery followed. Elli with great patience and tenacity beat it down. However, in May of 2010 she suffered a stroke and rebounded with her typical optimistic personality and fully recovered. But 2011, she was diagnosed with cancer for a second time. Again, she regrouped and began to battle back by accepting tough treatment usually intended for younger patients. Ellie was tough. In June with great poise and composure, she looked at her husband Bob, whispered his name and squeezed his hand for the last time. An all star in the dog world had received her last accolade with grace and style and her world said good-by to a Hall of Famer. Eleanor Candland ---1926-2011.
DOROTHY PAMELA GOMES Dorothy Pamela Gomes was a person from humble beginnings who became a pillar of strength in the Wakefield community of the Northeast Bronx. Dorothy improved the quality of life for area residents by being instrumental in restoring bus transportation services at the East 233rd Street train station, after the New York City Transit Authority discontinued the bus route. She was also involved in several social, religious, educational and political activities. Her optimistic and indomitable spirit, along with her great contributions to the Northeast Bronx will be remembered and cherished forever. Dorothy was the Former Secretary of the Boston Terrier Club of New York from 1980 to 1995.
DOROTHY PAMELA GOMES WAY designated street sign is located at the corner of East 233rd Street and Edenwald Avenue. Bronx. NY 10466. This historic street naming was voted on, and approved by the New York City Council In honor of Dorothy's contributions to the Northeast Bronx, specifically in the area of transportation. Dorothy was, the first woman to be granted a bus franchise in New York State.
Anna Spurling Sunday
Anna Louise Spurling Roark Sunday was born 1949 in Grants Pass – died at her home on Tuesday, November 23, 2010. She grew up in Grants Pass, graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1967 and attended Graceland University. She was the granddaughter of a local early settler and nationally recognized Jersey dairyman, Franz Schutzwohl. She spent most of her life raising show-type Boston Terriers and was one of America's top Boston Breeders. She was given her first dog at age 3 and at age 8 she was taking a dog into the show ring at a 4-H event. At one time she owned the Pet Parlor Dog Grooming shop in town. She spent lots of time traveling to dog shows to showcase her Sunglo Bostons and won many of the very top national awards. Her recent successes included: 2003 Best in Show (BIS) of Bred-By-Exhibitor entries She always tried to breed a better Boston and to be a part of the gene pool to improve breed quality. Among her many other activities were 9 years as a facilitator at St. Anne's Divorced, Widowed and Separated group, 15 years as a realtor, and 4 years doing “soup and bread” circles as an extension of the Living Enrichment Center teachings. She enjoyed laughing, reading, taking her grandsons on “missions”, personal growth (retreats and Klemmer seminars), and music. She married Neal Roark in 1974 and divorced 18 years later. On June 3, 2000 she married Thomas Sunday. Her closest living relatives, all from Grants Pass, include: Thomas Sunday, spouse; Harriet & Steve Kolias, mother and step-father; Phillip and Jeremy Roark, sons; Carol Spurling and Joy Ivie, sisters; Aunt Marie Hutchins and honorary family member, Edna Swift. She had 7 grandchildren, 3 step-sisters, a step-brother and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Phillip Earl Spurling, her grandmother, Clara Spurling, and her brother, Bobby Anderson.
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO JANET LEE REES
Janet and Boston Terriers traveled through life together. From the day she was born until the end, she had the joy of one or more Bostons in the home thanks to parents, grandparents and a husband who also adored the American Gentleman. Like another BTCA member who preceded her in death, Janet too encountered polio as a youngster that led to the deterioration of her health in senior years but her childhood Boston named Corky was always at her side during that illness. As the years passed, many other Bostons filled her life with the joy of loving dogs and being loved by them in return. Eventually that affection led to the show ring as well as to membership in the Heart of America Kennel Club for the past 30 years. Each of those years was devoted to serving the club and the dog fancy in many ways including the most recent 13 years as club secretary and board member. She tackled all jobs large and small, complex and simple with the same energetic enthusiasm that she lavished on her dogs. With a helping hand and a winning smile, Janet made friends from coast to coast and border to border as she competed on the show circuit. Many Boston clubs benefited from her passion for serving and her desire to help smaller clubs financially. She enjoyed membership in the Topeka Boston Terrier Club (now known as the Heartland club) that she served as President; the Oklahoma City club that she served as Publicity Chairman; the Des Moines club; the New York club that provided a special moment of pleasure when she was able to loan them some club artifacts to display during their Centennial show and the Boston Terrier Club of America that she served as National Treasurer and Board member and helped plan several National Specialties. With Karen Milham, she formed and co-chaired the Perpetual Trophy Committee to preserve the BTCA's spectacular, vintage trophies and teamed with Betty Swick to establish The Boston Quarterly to provide the Boston fancy with a professionally published showcase for their beloved Bostons. Janet served the Quarterly as an Advisory Editor from its inception in 1987 to the present. An avid collector of Boston Terrier memorabilia, she enjoyed assembling an outstanding collection representing the breed that adopted her so many years ago. Two of her biggest thrills were to attend her first dog show (the Topeka club's 1980 specialty show) while searching for a puppy that ultimately led to beginning her show career and to help plan and present the BTCA's Centennial Show in Hyannis, Massachusetts in 1991. The joy of seeing what the breed had evolved into during the club's first 100 years was a thrill that she cherished for the remainder of her life. Janet's one unfulfilled desire was to become an AKC judge and she devoted herself to meeting the various requirements to achieve that goal but lengthy and numerous medical issues prevented a successful conclusion to her dream. Independent and strong willed, but with sound judgment, a willing and loyal advocate of the dog has been silenced. However, her service will continue through the many friends who were touched by her devotion as they continue their own commitment to the sport of dogs. No doubt Janet is already at work helping God organize dog shows in Heaven to continue what is done on earth for our beloved Bostons and to provide a venue for those who want to show their dogs forever. She dearly loved Bostons and the BTCA! A video of Janet's life is available for viewing at www.tributes.com. Memorial donations in Janet's name are suggested to the BTCA's Perpetual Trophy Fund or to the Boston Terrier Fund at the AKC's Museum of the Dog, St. Louis, Missouri. Written by Janet's devoted and heart-broken husband, Richard
Rosalind “Ann” McCammon
Rosalind “Ann” McCammon, 73, of Prairieton, passed away at 12:26 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010. She was born in Sullivan on Nov. 20, 1936, the daughter of Howard Young and Thelma Keagy Young. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Sullivan, the Terre Haute Kennel Club and the Boston Terrier AKC Club. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, James L. McCammon; three sons, Jeff McCammon (Kelly) of Matthews, N.C., Todd McCammon (Annette) of Houston, Kerry McCammon (Jennifer) of Sugarland, Texas; one daughter, Cathy McCammon of Sugarland; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at Banks and Brust Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Wise officiating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time Sunday. Cremation will follow.
MARY JO SCHREIMANN As a child, Mary Jo had two things which would remain with her for the rest of her life: polio at the age of 19 months and a Boston Terrier. Both challenged her throughout her lifetime, one bringing pain, the other immense joy. Mary Jo loved life and "NEVER QUIT"! During her high school years, she participated in sports and played the French Horn in the band. In May 1957, she graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing in Kansas City, Missouri, having served as President of the Missouri State Nurses Association and Delegate to the International Council of Nurses in Rome, Italy. She continued in this career until 1959 when she entered the Religious of the Cenacle where she remained until 1967. It was then that she continued her education, completing her B.A. at St. Louis University and then her M.Ed. at the University of Missouri in 1971. From there, she continued to work in health related fields. Mary Jo never forgot her first Boston Terrier. In 1973, she purchased "Jo's Tiny Darling". Tiny was her sidekick and the foundation of her continued love of the Boston Terrier. In the next twenty-nine years, she shared her love and home to sixteen Bostons and Ginger. In 1978, Beacon's was adopted as a kennel name by Mary Jo and Marian Sheehan. As each of the eighty plus puppies were born, Mary Jo would give them what they needed; tube feeding, burping, a lap to sit in, extra socialization, etc. etc. She was co-breeder of the 1991 Boston Terrier of the Year, CH Beacon's Do-Go Sunny of Sabe. Sunny would go onto achieve many other honors, and Mary Jo was proud of him. But those who knew her, knew that she was no more prouder of him than all of the other champions and nonchampions. She carried each one of them around with her, and hated to see them fo to their new homes............Always wanting the best for them. As time began to wear her body down, she would lovingly give them rides on her battery-operated cart. I'm not sure who was having more fun, the Bostons or Mary Jo. In all of life, Mary Jo lived fully. She loved playing her French Horn, enjoyed flowers, gardening, stained glass, antiquing, and so many things. On June 6, 2003, surrounded by friends, she died of cancer. It was one of the few times a Boston Terrier was not physically by her side.. Written by Marian Sheehan
Charles Stevenson 
On April 25 of 2004, the Boston Terrier world lost a great ambassador. Early Friday morning, the day after the National specialty in Frederick MD, Charles Stevenson suffered a massive coronary and passed away. He was with friends in the hotel lobby waiting for the airport shuttle. He was in his element that week, doing what he loved with people he cared about. He had found the time to visit with most everyone. He was tickled with his auction wins and with the antique bookends he had found in Leesburg VA. He had a great time bragging about the senior discount he had gotten. The void Charles' death leaves resonates like the proverbial pebble-in-the-pond, each ring separate but connected, each ring claiming him as its own. Charles was the core of so many organizations, so many relationships. We've always recognized that. We realized his importance. We talked about it. We shared it with him. It humbled him, which in turn made us respect him more. Charles was serving the last year of his term as vice president of the BTCA. He was the hospitality host at the national specialty. There to greet friends, old and new, he was handsome in his dark suit and hat. He said he had to have a hat, because then the ladies would give him more hugs. He collected hugs like a kid collects baseball cards, recounting who had hugged him best and most often, always keeping score. Charles was a hard worker. He was the go-to guy; the man who had all the answers or knew who to ask. He took on as many tasks as were asked of him, and then some. The members of the Boston Terrier Club of Western Washington knew that all too well. He was a founding member, serving as president for the first 21 years. After he finally was allowed to step down, he continued as a board member. He acted as facilitator, arbitrator and administrator. He tried to become a behind the scenes person, but it didn't happen. His persona was just too familiar, too important. He remained the heart of the club. And so the void. It will take a lot to try to fill it------a task that might never be accomplished. The BTCA and BTCWW are only two clubs among many that will miss Charles immensely. He was president of the Olympia Dog Fanciers Association. He served as vice president, long-time show chairman and devoted member of the BTC of Portland, Oregon. He was a long-time member of the local Maltese club, as well as the Orchid Society and a bridge club. He was dedicated to the kids he taught and loyal to his friends. He had four Bostons and a Maltese and was proud of them all. He touched so many people. Each of us claimed him as our own, and he claimed us. Helen Johnson
In memory of Mr. John C. Riley of Kansas City Mo. John passed away recently after a long and successful show carrier with his beloved Bostons. John's family and many friends will miss his smiling face and loving disposition. His devotion to his Bostons was unlimited. John will be at our shows in spirit and in his Boston's legacy.
Patti Eisner It is with much sadness that I report the death of a dear friend, Boston breeder/fancier and club member, Patti Eisner. Patti used the prefix, "Magic" for her Bostons. Patti Eisner passed away on Monday, February 10th. She had been ill for quite some time but was able to remain at home and care for herself, as well as work a few hours a day in her grooming shop. Patti will be missed by those of us who knew and loved her. Karen Milham
Tribute to Karen Sue Wilson
On May 14, 2004 the club suffered a great loss of a great friend Karen Sue Wilson, our president. It was a very sad day for us at the 2004 Specialty. Our hearts were heavy and our eyes were full of tears as we showed our fur babies. Karen was such a great friend to so many people throughout her life, through work, showing her Bostons and with her family and friends. The quote by Winston Churchill best describes Karen – "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Karen was such a giving person - by the love that she gave to her family and friends and the devotion that she had in her work. The Club will miss her willingness to pitch in as needed and the giving of her time and her heart. The only way to take the sorrow out of death is to take love out of life." Author Unknown IN MEMORY OF JUDY KAY GABRIEL
Judy Gabriel lived in Akron, Ohio most of her life. As a young girl, Judy had a calling to help people of all ages. At one time, Judy worked for a family who had a handicapped child that could not talk or see and Judy taught this child to talk and to get around. Judy also worked at a camp in Summit County, Ohio. This camp was for disabled young people. She helped many children to learn to do what they could do for themselves. One of the boys had no arms and no legs but wanted to go swimming. Judy picked up the little boy like a sack of potatoes, put him under her arm, walked down to the lake and took him swimming. Judy’s mom and dad said, “That’s our Judy”. As a small child, Judy’s grandfather, AKC Judge and Boston Terrier breeder, Joe Faigel, would take Judy to dog shows. She would get so tired that she would crawl into on of the crates and go to sleep. Again, her mom said “that’s my Judy”. Judy had a calling to the Boston’s as she loved them and they loved her. She did not know a stranger. If someone were new to the dog world, Judy would go up to him or her and say, “Hi, that’s a nice dog. Can I help you groom your dog?” Then off she would go with the novice handler to help in any way she could. Judy had thousands of friends. Sound like an exaggeration? It’s not. She did many kind acts. With one novice show person, Judy noticed that the handler was very nervous. She introduced herself; gave the novice handler a few pointers; then she took the Boston Terrier porcelain pin off her own shirt and pinned it on the new person’s shirt. She told her, “This will bring you luck”. This person still has the pin Judy gave to her and will always remember this incident. Judy also volunteered at the Battered Women’s Shelter and the Food Bank. Her concern for others, human and animal, was paramount. Judy was a golden thread that held all her friends together and she will be missed! And, as your memories of Judy Kay Gabriel begin to unfold, always remember, Judy Gabriel had a heart of gold. Donations in Judy’s memory may be sent to the BTCA (Boston Health or Rescue) in care of Joyce J. Fletcher, 3878 Banks Road, Cincinnati, OH 45245.
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