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Ian CLARKE Obituary

CLARKE, Ian William:
On March 19, 2015, as the result of a tragic accident, dearly loved husband of Janetta and loved father and father-in-law of Paula and Jonny, Sarah and David, Amy and Chris, and Tracey; treasured granddad of Ella, George, and Poppy; Mikayla, and Logan; and loved brother and brother-in-law of Janice; and Les and Shirley and a dear friend to many.
Ian will be sadly missed
Messages to the Clarke Family, c/- PO Box 16189 Hornby, Christchurch 8441.
The Service to celebrate Ian's life will be held in the Vintage Car Club Hall, Cutlers Park, McLeans Island, on Wednesday, March 25, at 11.00am, and afterward private cremation.

Published by The Press from Mar. 21 to Mar. 24, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Ian CLARKE

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41 Entries

Richard Bradley

March 25, 2015

such a wonderful character Clarkie was with so much passion for everything, endless enthussium for his family and friends and projects. great times had with you. steam on

Jan Cook

March 25, 2015

Everyone needs a 'Hairy' in their life - I will miss being chased on my walk to work, the banter, the stories and yes even those dirty overall cuddles.

Ally Wright

March 24, 2015

Mr Motoguzzi you will be missed popping in to give cheek and have a conflab. You have been a great person to know and taken to early. Thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Barry McCone

March 24, 2015

Sorry to hear about Hairy. Went to the Corrections College with him. We were in neighbouring rooms. We had a lot of laughs. You made it a lot of fun, Hairy. Great to catch up with you when you were working down here a few years ago. You were a man of many talents and skills. Taken too soon.Deepest sympathies to your family. Rest in Peace and ride free.

Barry McCone. x Dunedin Prison now OCF.

Mary Sullivan & Elton Merrin

March 24, 2015

Dear Janetta and the girls; it was a total shock to hear of Ian's untimely death. Our love,thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Ian would say "Bugger - I had more than a few projects to get done..." We will miss Ian's cheeky ways, his wiry whiskers & his good heart. Go in peace - many blessings

Colin and Eileen

March 24, 2015

How very saddened we were to hear of the tragic passing of such a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prays go out to your family. Hairy you will be sadly missed.

Stuart Larsen

March 24, 2015

A great man, friend and colleague. So very sad to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers for you Janetta and your family. Much love to you all.

March 23, 2015

To a true friend and mentor for over thirty years. I'll never forget our many rambling sessions. Miss you mate.
Dave Sewell

Debbie Vuleta

March 23, 2015

Hairy, will miss your great sense of humour, you losing your glasses only to find them on the top of your head, our chats to grumble about work in the supermarket aisle, will miss you heaps - love to your friends and family

March 23, 2015

So sad to hear of Ian's passing It is true that the good die young Heartfelt sympathy from our branch of the Clarke family Roi and Ngaire Clarkes daughter Ellena - now in Taupo

Andy & Pam Barnes

March 23, 2015

We are wholly shocked and grieved to hear this news. What a wonderful, lovely and genuine friend, lost far too soon. Janetta, our love and hugs to you and the family. We will see you on Wednesday. XXXX

March 23, 2015

So many fond memories of an amazing man taken far too soon. I'm going to miss our plunger coffee dates and seeing the biscuit crumbs in your whiskers!!! So many amazing stories you shared. Love always Mel & Jaran xx

Vic Blair

March 23, 2015

Words hold no meaning to the sadness at learning of Clarkies death - he was such an inspiration and all ways had a smile on his face! Love to all his family.

Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle Club South Island Chapter

March 23, 2015

Great guy, big heart, sadly missed, thoughts with you all.

Ant & Sue Newton

March 23, 2015

To Janetta and Ian's family, Ian's passing has left a huge void. He was a very unique and wonderful person who was an inspiration to like minded enthusiasts. His passion for family, life, and his pastimes was huge. His wonderful sense of humour which will be missed.

Rest in peace.

March 23, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

March 23, 2015

To Amy and family
Our deepest sympathy's to you and all your family for the sad loss of your dad, Ian will be sadly missed.

From Annie and Barry Nelsen; X Warehouse staff Hornby Branch, now at the The Department of Corrections.

March 23, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief -From all the Instructors Rolleston Construction Yard

Pierre Kickhefer

March 23, 2015

Very sadened by this tragic news , "hairy" will be sorely missed by many.
Good bye old lad I salute your life and your wonderful positive attitude.

Lucie Masselink and Craig Marshall

March 23, 2015

Shocked to learn of Ian's passing. Holding on too all the fond memories, plunger coffees, muffins and hugs. Forever in our thoughts. Much strength for Janetta and the family

Yvonne & Bob Stiles

March 23, 2015

Shocked and sad to hear the tragic news of Ian's untimely death. Our thoughts are with you Janetta and your family

Richard and Hilary Daglish

March 22, 2015

So saddened to hear of Ian's passing. A good friend and relative. Condolences to Janetta and family.

Noeline & Jim McCaughan

March 22, 2015

To Jannetta and family we send our heartfelt condolences,Ian touched our lives with his kindness,wacky sense of humour and sincerity, as a family we will never forget him.

Bruce Clarke

March 22, 2015

Cut Short before your time Ian - So many projects yet to complete. Rest,In Eternal Sleep.

Hilda &Nigel Copus

March 21, 2015

Very sorry to hear the news of Ian.Fond memories of days in Timaru and Cnristchurch and old machines!!! We are now in Australia but Barry and Jeanette Saunders have sent us the news.Look after yourself

vanessa hoare

March 21, 2015

Dear friend of Bryan and Vanessa Hoare ex Lincoln University. It was a pleasure to have known you Nitty. Rest in peace xxxx

raewyn Alexander

March 21, 2015

I was saddened to hear of Ian's untimely passing. I have thought often of you both over the years Janetta. I know I am a voice from the past. My thoughts are with you all. Raewyn Alexander ( née Conder)

Morris Harris

March 21, 2015

My thoughts go out to Janetta and the Girls at this very sad time such a sad loss to so many I will never forget the effort "Clarkie" went to which made the 50th Jubilee Traction Engine Rally at Rangiora the Success it was.
R I P "Clarkie" you were a great Guy.

March 21, 2015

Shocked and sad to hear the news off the loss off Ian thinking of you all at this time
love Dave and Yvonne Clark Oamaru

March 21, 2015

Hairy was a great work mate and will be sadly missed by all. My sincere condolences to all his family.
Ride free my friend.
From Freewood

Tui

March 21, 2015

What a wonderful kind man. Thinking of the family at this sad time. xx

David Clarke

March 21, 2015

Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower;
We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind.
~ William Wordsworth ~

Mel, Tapp

March 21, 2015

A good kind man,a craftsman,loyal friend,Will be missed by all who came into contact with him

Vicki Clutterbuck

March 21, 2015

So very sad and sorry to hear the news of your beloved husband Ian. My thoughts are with you janetta and your family at this sad time. Treasure the many family memories.

Brigid and Adam Sinclair

March 21, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We are thinking of you

Barbara and Allen Duckett

March 21, 2015

A fine good man has been lost to us all, hugs and love to Janetta and girls, we will all miss him so much

Valda & Ray Robb

March 21, 2015

Shocked to hear of Ian's tragic death. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

don Le comte

March 21, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time .We have happy memories of Ian over many years .With all our love from .Don and Heather Le Comte Vac members

March 21, 2015

Sorry to hear the sad news of Ian's passing, Your cheery cherp will be missed by friends and family that knew you,From Jeff Rogers, vcc member

March 24, 2015

CLARKE, Ian William:
To our cousin Ian, you have left an empty space in our lives. Missing you, as we always thought you would be around. — Isabel and Graeme Whitfield. David, Ellenor, Emma and Lydia Whitfield. Julia, Chris, William and Niamh Hince.
“So many things done, so many things
left to do”

March 23, 2015

CLARKE, Ian:
Our dear friend, can't believe you’re gone, going to miss hugs and hot chocolate.
— Emma and Fay.

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