Peter SPOELSTRA Obituary

So sad to hear of Peters passing from here in the UK. He and Gwen were wonderful friends when myself and my family arrived in ChCh and lived at the Motel for nearly three months in 1972. The whole family live large in my memory. lovely people. God bless my friend stammering Peter! I see him still.

We just learned of Peter's promotion to glory. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife and family. We know that he is happy in heaven with his Lord.

I remember Peter picking us up for Bible Class every Sunday morning in your station wagon. Often we were invited for lunch or dinner at the motel. The ontbijtkoek and oliebollen were yummy. You took us out on walks and outings sometimes. I especially remember traversing the rocks around Taylor's Mistake in our Sunday best (I was slightly scared lol) . I remember our Bible Class trip to Lake Daniels and a weekend at the batch at Hamner with the Youth Group and Reese Camp too. I remember your Dutch accent and your slight stammer, most of all I remember your kindness and generosity and your willingness to share your time, your knowledge of the scripture and advice on life. Condolences to Gwen, Aleida, Karen, Dirk and Mark. R.I.L Peter

With deepest sympathy to Gwen and family on your lost of a love husband and father
Allan and Barbara Stewart

Our aroha and sympathy to you all as you farewell Peter and give thanks for his wonderful life if faith, fun, influence and hope. I am grateful to God that I knew him.

So sorry to hear that Peter has passed away. Such a lovely man and friend to our family . Many happy memories of Peter, a great personality , full of life and fun. Condolences to Gwen and family on your loss. Audrey Young ( Van der Woude).

Sad to hear news of Peter's passing and sending all my alofa to Gwen and the family. How blessed was I to have Peter and Gwen to guide me (and many others) as such caring elders at St Paul's Trinity Pacific Presbyterian Church during our formative years. Then open up their home in Christchurch and later, Hanmer, for us and our children. As a family you all had such a major impact on our lives. Remembering you with so soooo much love Peter ... always. Ia manuia lou malaga.

Sad to hear of the passing of uncle Peter. He was a part of our families lives for many years and my fathers best friend.We have lovely memories of our times staying in Hanmer in their house that he so generously offered for our family holidays.Always positive about life and had an unwavering faith in his Saviour.Love to the family, Leo and Julie Fietje ( van der Woude)