Maurice and Barbara Chapman
6/02/2008
Farewell Bob.
Our friend, Bob Colvin, was a man of integrity and high moral principles
with a deep faith in God and our Lord Jesus Christ. He readily shared his
wisdom and knowledge, gained through his life experience with those who were
needing help. He related well to everyone, regardless of age or background
always encouraging and offering practical help.
We thank God for Bob, for his long life, for the times we have shared
together and especially those times in the home of Bob and Dorrie. Love, and
that practical help and advice were always shared with a sense of humour. We
have the assurance that both Bob and Dorrie now rest in peace with their
Lord.
With Blessings to All the Colvin Family
Maurice and Barbara Chapman
124B Edgecumbe Road
Tauranga
Ph 07 579 9822
mab-chapman@ihug.co.nz
Tracey Piper
7/02/2008
Bob,
Thank you for all the long chats we had during my childhood at church. I
will always remember you with fondness and a smile.
May you and Dorrie rest in peace together.
Tracey Piper (nee Allen)
Roger Watkin
8/02/2008
Having known Bob since I first came to Wellington in 1972, I look back on
a friendship of 36 years. He and Dorrie were so much a part of our church
family. Until his later years, he was there every Sunday, and very much a
father figure to us all. We shared a love of cricket, and he always had a
comment or two about the latest game, or controversy. I was privileged to
join with other members of our church singing Christmas carols over the past
few years at their villa at "Village in the Park".
Farewell, Bob. A life well lived - a good innings! Sadly, like Sir Donald
Bradman, you just missed the century, although you got closer than he!
Until we meet again ...
Roger
Craig Bennett
8/02/2008
We remember Bob's friendliness, cheerful smile and sense of humour.
He was always interested in us and our family.
He welcomed the Sunday Club children who visited him shortly before
Christmas and immediately offered them some of his stock of lollies (never
mind that they were about to sing carols to him!)
We greatly appreciated the many different contributions both Bob and Dorrie
made to Island Bay Presbyterian Church, even in their 'retirement', when we
knew them.
Our love and prayers to the family.
Craig Bennett & Janet McDonald
Leanne McMillan
10/02/2008
I warmly remember Dorrie and Bob welcoming me into their home when I was
dating then engaged to Craig Clouston. They attended our wedding in
Rarotonga and had a great time. You would have thought that they were about
20 years younger than they were at the reception.
I remember the beautiful dinners that Dorrie cooked for us. The laughter and
the way she would not let me help in the kitchen, just lay the table. The
obsession that Bob had with his tomatoes, sterilising the greenhouse and the
garden. He gave me some great gardening tips that I still use today. I
remember Bob telling me about how they had taken the old people from the
church to the supermarket (they were often younger than him). His handicap
at golf was better still then than someone half his age. I remember Dorrie's
amazing laugh and Bob's wonderful compassion and both's love for their
family.
All my best to the family. I know that Bob and Dorrie will be sorely missed
by all of you.
Best wishes
Leanne McMillan
one of eight ash
12/02/2008
Bruce and Glen (and extended family)
Being one of eight and when we all came each sunday and parents we
took up a few pews but your dad was there to sort us out, I am sad to hear
of his passing, looking back I am reminded of his wisdom and the way he
related to the younger people. He and your mum were part of the church every
sunday.
I think back to my dads funeral in 1994 and the wise words he said to me and
just to see him at the church after so long it was like stepping back in
time.
Your mum and both of you were his life and love (oh and golf)
Take comfort in knowing that your dad and mum are together again
and proably organising everyone up there.
I think your children must know that they have wonderful grandparents.
Take care of each other kind regards
Carol
Lance Grainger
13/02/2008
Dear Glen & family,
Thoughts are with you on the occasion of your dad's passing. What a fabulous
innings.
Best wishes.
Lance Grainger
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