Goodbye to an Old Saxon Warrior

I had the pleasure of representing the club at the funeral of an old South Saxon; and when I say old ….. she was born in 1913!

If there ever was someone with hockey in their blood it was Barbara West.

During her 100 years she:

• started playing in 1925 and retired 60 years later
• played for England touring NZ and the USA
• had a game abandoned when a German fighter strafed the pitch
• was a player, umpire and coach and taught hockey at Chelsea College
• played for Saxons for 20+ years
• was a Vice President of the club

Bar is a shining example of a lifetime’s dedication to the great game of hockey.

I just wish I had taken more time to talk to her.

Peter Klein
President
South Saxons HC