James Eachus

James Eachus James Eachus, who died on September 30, 2009, will be missed, but not forgotten. He has left a four-legged legacy that will continue to prosper long after his two legged kin, including his wife, Maureen, his two sisters, Marilyn and Cindy, and his brother Chris, have passed on themselves. Jim's beloved Border Collies, many of whom he took great pride in flying to their new homes himself, are spread across the globe. It all began in Manor, Texas in the year 1996 with Sheba (better known as the Mother-of-all-dogs) who has since retired and is providing comfort to Jim's grieving family in Burnet, Texas. Never one to do something in a small way, Jim then had his sister, Marilyn and her husband, Mike, import studs Chaz and Flyer from England. From these three was born an empire of pure-bred pride and joy that came to be known as Buchanan Border Collies. It is true that Jim's passing has caused the kennel to be disbanded, but that does not mean that his dream is gone. Thanks to the large generosity of the people who live in that little state known as Texas, Jim's progeny will not only survive, but thrive! JB Border Collies in Spring Branch, Texas has taken Flyer, who will continue to work his magic with the Ladies! Chaz has joined a few dames of his own, on a huge ranch he can now call his domain. As for all the little black/red and white and tri-colored "women" in Burnet, whom the "men" leave behind, don't you worry about them; they, too, have been adopted by wonderful and generous families who will love them just as their master would have wanted. And for that man, Uncle Jim, as he was known to many nieces and nephews, don't you worry about him, either. He left this world the way he would have wanted: Flying high and living big-always and forever! At the request of Jim and his family there will be private funeral services at a later date. Donations may be made in Jim's memory to the Border Collie Rescue 16051 E FM 1097, Willis, Texas 77378-4077. Arrangements entrusted to the Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory 145 Texas Avenue, Kingsland, Texas 78639. An online guest register may be signed at www.putnamfunerals.com.