Ian LATTIMORE Obituary

LATTIMORE, Ian Murray:
549857 Maj (Ret) NZDF. Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Christchurch on January 28, 2023. In his 62nd year. Much loved only son of Murray and the late Gertrude Lattimore, Methven. Beloved only sibling of Kate Holmes, Methven. Loving father of Maire and Sarah, Brisbane. Loved stepfather of Stephanie Forsyth-Taylor, Loburn. Adored Grandad of Addison and Charli. Loved and admired by his godson Lockie Armstrong. Messages of condolence to be sent to Lattimore Family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. His company, humour, stories and support were enjoyed and appreciated by all of his large wider circle of family and friends. Highly respected colleague, friend, mate and respected officer of all who knew and worked with him for over 40 years' service in the New Zealand Army, including NZDF deployments all over the world. Ian's farewell and celebration of his life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday, February 9, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

Published by The Press from Feb. 4 to Feb. 8, 2023.

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Have fond memories of 1st meeting you in Cairo when I was serving in the MFO 1993/94. I can still recall how you made us feel so welcomed when we travelled in from North Camp for the rugby down in Maadi . Rest in peace Latts.

Neville Mills

Work

February 15, 2023

Ian, I miss your laugh, leadership and friendship more than words can say. Nic's picture from Op Raleigh days puts the fun you brought to everything into context. Wait for us, we are all coming ...Love, Kelle

Kelle Pionkowski

February 12, 2023

Kate our thought and condolences are with you. I hope the memories you made will help you thru this. Our hearts are with you xx Oz and Di

Diane

Friend

February 10, 2023

May you Rest in Peace Lats.

Tim Ryan

February 9, 2023

Will miss you cousin. Fond memories of childhood and young adult capers. Always entertaining over the years whenever we caught up.
Love to all, Lauren, Colin, Connor and Gabrielle

Lauren Hale

Family

February 8, 2023

A true mate at OCS Portsea, and my groom's man for my first marriage in NZ. I last saw Latts when we attended the Grade III Staff & Tactics course in 1987 in Waiouru, where his friendship and support helped me following my marriage break-up just prior to the course. We lost touch when I left the Army in 1990 until he phoned me out of the blue in 2020, after which we would chat from time to time about our past and present lives.

I'm so glad that I had those last few chances to talk and fill in some of the 30-year gap. As ever, Latts was the good-humoured top-bloke I had always found him to be; selfless and with only kind words for anyone we recalled in our conversations.

His loss has hit hard despite the years apart, I think because somehow I felt and knew the World was a better place so long as somewhere out there was Latts being his unique and wonderful self. He enriched my life, as I know he did many others.

My sincere condolences to Ian's family, friends, and comrades in arms. Farewell, and rest easy, Latts, you will always live on in the hearts of the many who were privileged to know you.

Mark John Davies

Friend

February 8, 2023

I am saddened to hear the news of Major Lattimore´s sudden death. A dedicated servant for NZ and a character! My deep gratitude for the time he gave to the young people of NZ through his leadership of the LSV programme.
I have been fortunate to have meet some of these young people years on and they have commented LSV as life changing.
The legacy of his work at LSV and elsewhere lives on.
My thoughts to his family and friends.
Kind Regards John Henderson (Former Regional Commissioner MSD Canterbury)

John Henderson

Work

February 8, 2023

Thank you for the belly laughs at 3LFG HQ Major Lattimore. Kirsty your Admin clerk

Kirsty

Work

February 7, 2023

Very sad to hear of Ian's passing. I lived next door to Ian at Oakley Crescent and we were both home brewers. We had some pretty big nights drinking our home brew, and I would always wake up with a headache the next day while Latts would jump out of bed, iron his uniform and happily get on with his day. Ian and I went to Japan together to buy cars and had a great time over there. Most people will not pack into their lives as much adventure and experiences as Ian. You will be missed.

Lindsay Barber

Friend

February 5, 2023

Great all round guy and lifelong friend from our experience on Operation Raleigh will be sorely missed

Nic Burne-Cronshaw

Nic Burne-Cronshaw

Friend

February 4, 2023

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Memorial Events
for Ian LATTIMORE

Feb

9

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Our Chapel

cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, Canterbury