David QUESTED Obituary

Shocked & saddened to learn of David´s innings coming to an
end too soon

Sending so much aroha to you Jan and the whole whanau. I used to enjoy my chats with David in the portacom where I´d pretend to know more about cricket than I did.
Kallysa x

Sorry for you loss. Thinking of you Paul and Di Delaney

I'm very sorry to hear of David's passing. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. I am fortunate that I ran into him at a quiz fundraiser recently. Big hugs and much love to you all.
Melissa den Hollander

Jan, Richard, Nicola, Emily. Don, Wendy and families.
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Dave's illness and passing.
Our thoughts are with you all.

Dear Jan ...so terribly sorry to hear of David's passing, sending love and prayers to all of you. Such a great man and friend.
Forever in my heart
Alan

Dave provided sound advice and support when I started working on Training Section. A loyal colleague. R.I.P.

Our thoughts are with all your families at the sudden loss of Dave.
Remembered fondly through his service to cricket

From the Stead family

So sorry to hear of David´s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Jan and family

Condolences to Richard, Deb and family.
Keith Permain.

So sorry to hear of David´s passing, deepest condolences to you jan and family.

Such a big loss as Dave was not only a wonderful cricket umpire, but more importantly a champion of a man, who i know was so extremely proud of his lovely family. Sincere condolences to the Quested family.

So very sad to hear of David's passing. Such a lovely man - cheeky, but lovely. He will be sorely missed.

Deepest sympathies to Jan, Richard, Emily, Ben and family for your very sad loss, I remember David so fondly as an umpire and then as the father of Emily who I played cricket with. DQ was a wonderful passionate and caring person who will be sadly missed by all, forever in our memory.

To Dave´s whanau, my condolences, Dave was a great mentor to me while I was working in the Training Section. He will be sadly missed.
Timoti Riwaka

Our sincere condolences to Jan, Richard, Nicola and Emily and your extended families. We felt we knew you all with the stories he told of you all, all told with pride.
Thank you for sharing Dave with us, his cricketing colleagues. Our family grew to become friends with the nicest man around. He was a gem. When he was based in Dunedin for a while working for CYF he would come out to Mosgiel for a weekly evening meal which we as a family cherished, spending time outside of a cricket environment.
I spent a lot of time with Dave at cricket during his umpiring and Match Referee roles and after he retired from those commitments we have kept in regular contact.
Life will carry on but it just wont be the same without DQ. Rest easy old mate.
Jonesy, Nic, Hayden and Shannan

Our deepest sympathies to Jan and family for your sad loss of David, I was a cricketing team mate and a fellow umpire and had the honour of standing with Dave in my debut 1st class game at Lancaster Pk where He was such a calming influence helping me through, David was a guiding mentor to many umpires throughout his career and beyond always willing to offer wise advice, Dave will be sadly missed by all of us and his memory will live on.

My earlier condolence message has not appeared, so this is a repeat attempt.

My sincere condolences to the Quested whanau on the very sad loss of David, or Dave as I knew him. Dave was an impressive mentor and role model to others, and a very supportive and loyal friend and workmate who worked tirelessly for his community throughout a very productive life, suddenly cut short. We missed our rain-check catch-up over a coffee meet Dave, so I'll fall back on very fond memories of our chats over a Guinness or three during our visit to London a few years back. An outstanding experienced CIB supervisor who went out of his way to look out for his troops. Kind regards,

Dave Haslett

Very sad news re Dave. A top man sorely missed.
An excllent reliable Detective from Ch Ch CIB for many years.

Nic, Curtis, Carter and Ben. We were very sorry to hear this news. Our sincere condolences to you and other family members. You will have wonderful memories to carry you through now and in years to come. Our kindest regards.

Dear Nic Curtis Carter and Ben I had so much respect for your Dad and Umpa such a cool man remembered with love one of the best xx

I heartily endorse what others have said. A great man, and to me a great and wise tutor whose advice was always valued. Very sad to learn of his passing.

Contributed mightily to policing and his sporting interests. An amazing character!

Dear David, out for 78. If we thought there was a chance to get you back we'd appeal loud and long. Who knew when you and Murray started at East Christchurch school together way back in 1951 we would still be enjoying a wonderful friendship with you and your Jan. Everyone is going to miss everything you did to make us feel special, especially Jan, Richard, Nicola and Emily. You were the best Umpah to your grandbabies. Travel well gentle man.

So much love coming to you all. It was a pleasure knowing such a lovely man who had so much passion for the game of cricket. A supporter of so many players, especially his grandchildren. We will miss you on the sidelines Dave.
Lots of love xx

Sincere condolences to the Quested family. I feel very privileged to have known the legendary DQ. Rest in eternal peace DQ x

A valued and long time cricket umpire friend. Always cheerful and willing to help. Was supposed to meet up for a coffee and chat early Sept when I was down in Chch for a wedding. Sadly won't happen now, but will always remember him with great respect. Pat Carrick- Clarke.

Dear Jan. My Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Dave. May he Rest In Peace. Wishing you much strength and love, from Rita Livingstone

Condolences to Nic, Curtis, Carter and Ben.
A mighty humble man whom was very much respected amongst the Cricket Fraternity. RIP Dave

Dave was a multi talented cricket player in the Linwood High 1st Eleven. R.I.P. my friend.

To the Family
Dave was a lovely, genuine person who made a big contribution to the community through his Police service and to cricket as a player and umpire.
I always enjoyed playing with him in the Police, Inter-services and Combined Services ... less so when, occasionally, on the wrong end of his finger.
Roydon McLeod
NZ Police (retired)

To Jan and the Quested family

I am very sorry to learn of the loss of Dave. He was a wonderful and trusted work colleague, a good friend and top sportsman with many interesting stories. I always enjoyed our catchups which unfortunately were not often enough. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

To David rest in piece Tony Campbell

Quested Family. I am deeply saddened to learn of Dave's passing. He was always a pleasure to work with, a decent, honest man.

Sincere condolences to the Quested family.

Dave was a much loved team mate and club man at Woolston W.M.C cricket.
His exploits with bat and ball on Garrick Park will be remembered fondly.

The club was very proud of all Dave's umpiring achievements.
He will be sorely missed.

Sad to hear. My thoughts are with you.

We are very sorry to hear of Dave's passing, he was a real gentleman and lovely to be around. I always enjoyed our interactions.

Jan, Richard, Deb and family.
Sincere condolences to you all. We are deeply sadden on Dave's passing. Many memories of such an engaging man not only work related but back to those days of NZ Police and Services cricket before Dave made his mark as an international umpire. Dave will be really missed and the "Roundies" Edgeware coffee catch ups won't be the same. A friend to many.
Rest in Peace Dave.

Brian and Paul Kench, Christchurch

So sad to hear of David´s passing, my deepest condolences to you Jan and family. Sending all love, hugs and thoughts....Pat

Nic, Curtis, Carter and Ben my sincere condolences at the loss of Dave. He was a great man and I very much enjoyed spending time with him at cricket. Much love xx