The British Simmental Review 2022

FAREWELL TO DEAR FRIENDS
IVIE HAIR
WASHAWAY SIMMENTALS
1940 – 2022
Ivie was born in Scotland where his grandfather and
father farmed in Largs, Ayrshire. In 1960 the family
took the major decision to buy Hendra Farm, St Kew in
Cornwall. The organisation of moving their stock led to the
unprecedented sight of a train pulling cattle wagons into
St Kew station, which featured in the local press with black
and white pictures capturing the event for posterity. Life
continued with the family milking and breeding Hereford
cattle, until Ivie was offered the opportunity to manage
Pencarrow Estate for James Molesworth St Aubyn in 1989.
Ivie and Jennie, who he met in 1983, settled into the
bungalow where he remained until his death. Initially
continuing the home farm Hereford suckler herd, Ivie
encouraged the transition to Simmentals in the early 90’s
obtaining foundation females from the Lancombe, Sacombe,
Hendra, Huntsland, Langford, Felixstowe, Dunninald and
Efford herds. The herd was expanded using AI and a stock
bull Carnon Warleggan, acquired from John Langdon. A
decade later the Pencarrow herd was dispersed due to the
owner’s ill health. Ivie and Jennie bought some land and
cattle from the estate and the Washaway Simmental herd was
established.
A Cornwall Simmental Club foundation member and
serving on committee for many years, Ivie’s passion for the
Simmental breed never dwindled. He attended the 2022
Royal Cornwall Show aided by a mobility scooter, oxygen
cylinder and Jennie’s caring assistance. Ivie advised and
mentored several fledgling Simmental herds in the county,
including Killiworgie, Sowenna and Pennytinney. His
experience, zest for life and mischievous humour will be
missed.
BETTY WILSON
CAIRNVIEW HERD
1943 - 2022
Betty was born at Cauldhame Farm, Dunlop,
Ayrshire, to William and Jean Struthers. She was
the fourth daughter of five girls, in what was
a close family. Betty always enjoyed working outside
with her dad, being given the name Tam – the son her
dad never had. Betty attended Dunlop Primary and
Stewarton High schools. After leaving school, she went
to secretarial college before starting work with Mortons
Auctioneers in Kilmarnock. After Betty’s eldest sister
married, she came back home to work. Sadly their dad
died suddenly in 1961 and the family farm was sold.
Betty married Sandy Wilson in 1963 and had three
children, Robert, Jean and Sandra. This marriage ended
and Betty met Andy (also Wilson) and they were married
in 1988, now becoming Betty Struthers Wilson. When
married, they lived at Cairnview, Kilmacolm, which is
where the Simmental herd got its prefix. Betty was never
sure if Andy loved his cows more than her. They moved
to Burnhouse and then to Westcroft in 1998. Some great
friends were met through the Simmental Society and
happy times were spent at Simmental outings, including
the Stirling Bull Sales and taking the caravan to the Royal
Highland Show. The kist parties were the highlight of the
show, meeting old and new friends, and the good craik.
When Betty managed to drag Andy away from the cattle,
they enjoyed cruising and a visit to the Toronto Winter
Fair.
Betty leaves behind a loving husband and dear friend
Andy, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren
and step family.
Our condolences to his widow and three sons.
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