Jim Hattrick
Jim Hattrick
26 Sep 1947 - 05 May 2023
Clubs & Associations
Biography
Jim Hattrick started square dancing in 1958 at the age of 12. Soon after, he began calling for a teen group called the Teen Twirlers in Aberdeen, Washington. He has called for 28 years-the last 18 as a professional caller.
In 1976, he and his wife, Linda, took a goodwill square dance tour to Costa Rica, Panama, and Guatemala. The group consisted of 12 couples who performed square and round dances.
His latest recording called Tag Along is on the Chinook Record label. Mr. Hattrick presently teaches and call for five clubs ranging in level from Basic through A2, and is a member of Callerlab and the North Willamette Caller and Cuers Association.[1]
Quick Facts
- on the convention calling staff at
- Jim's artist profile on ceder.net
Media Features
- Despite decline in numbers, Jim Hattrick still going strong calling square dancing in Vancouver, Clark County Today.com, 18 Sep 2017
Obituary
James Michael Hattrick
Sept. 26, 1947 - May 5, 2023
James "Jim" Michael Hattrick (75), of Vancouver, Wash., passed away, May 5, 2023 from complications due to Ehlors-Danlos Syndrome.
Born Sept. 26, 1947 in Toppenish, Wash., and raised in Cathlamet, Wash., Jim was a self-proclaimed "country boy" and a lifelong resident of Washington State. Jim graduated from Cathlamet High School in 1965. In 1969 he married his lovely wife, Judy Jensen and they spent 54 wonderful years together.
Jim began his career as a square dance caller when he was 13 years old, living in Aberdeen, Wash. His dedication to square dancing and his dancers led him through a wonderful 62-year career. Jim lived a full and happy life. Always the life of the party and up for an adventure.
Jim is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Jeffrey, Jason (Andrea), John (Cara), and Joseph (G); grandchildren, Jack, Parker, and Jace, "Little Brother" Justin Pithoud; and sisters, Carol Danker, Gail McGaughey, and Tammy Schively; and dog Benny. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Delores Hattrick; and his sister, Michelle Eaves.
Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, at New Heights Church Central Vancouver Campus, 7913 N.E. 58th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98665.[2]
