Kloof dog lovers celebrate golden anniversary
Connie and Rod Jarman celebrated their 50th anniversary on Saturday, 7 October.
A KLOOF couple who has made a name for themselves internationally as dog show judges, Connie and Rod Jarman, celebrated their 50th anniversary on Saturday, 7 October.
Rod and Connie got married in Port Elizabeth in 1967 after dating for four years.
The couple met at a restaurant where Connie was working part time as a waitress.
“I was working as a sales representative and had just moved from Pretoria and I fell in love with Connie and asked her out on that day,” said Rod.
The couple moved to the Highway area in November 1978, and bought a dog boarding kennel on Field’s Hill.
In 1981 they sold the boarding kennel and moved to Kloof.
Connie opened a dog grooming parlour, and they soon became leading exhibitors in the dog show world.
Both are international dog show judges which has taken them to many parts of the world.
The Jarman’s are among the few judges qualified and experienced to judge all breed of dogs.
The couple have two daughters and two granddaughters.
The Highway Mail visited the couple and they shared their marital journey.
- How did you know your partner was ‘the one’?
Rod: We got on so well together and I did not see myself spending the rest of my life with anyone else but Connie.
Connie: Besides mutual interest and our love for dogs, he was also very strong as he use to be a soldier in the Rhodesian army.
- What do you love about each other?
Rod: Mutual interest, understanding each other’s needs, travelling around the world also strengthened our love and we have a strong bond.
Connie: Honesty and respect, we have been together for many years, we understand each other.
- What has kept you together for so many years?
Rod: We have been faithful to each other in the years we have been together.
Connie: Understanding each other’s ability and forgiveness, no matter what the situation.
- What your secret for a happy relationship?
Rod: Being religious, understanding and being good companions.
Connie: Overcoming challenges, speaking about our problems and never going to bed angry.
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