1945
2024
21 Entries
Gaewyn Grant
June 7, 2024
Thinking of you Jenni and your family.David was a generous person .The many years he checked the Plant to plate books for us and gave his time to Menzshed from the beginning. David and I loved his happy nature RIP David
Gaewyn and David Grant
Ethel LeProu
June 6, 2024
We were so sorry to hear of David's passing and send our heartfelt condolences to all the Bateman family.
Graham Daily
June 6, 2024
My condolences to the Bateman family. I am sorry to hear this sad news.
Catherine & Craig Hannon
June 5, 2024
Jenni & Family, we were devastated to hear of David's passing. We will miss his hugging embrace & kiss. We always loved when David popped over to visit, he would just let himself in to the house and check in on me and the kids. He was like another grandfather to my two and he always said I was his other Daughter. Amelia and Lachlan remember coming over for lots of swims and chocolate fish. Also playing with Riley and Alexanders toys in the end room, especially the loud ones! He had the kindest, happiest soul. He was taken far too soon, but he had a lovely send off. Rest in Peace David, we will miss you dearly
Ralph Sims
June 4, 2024
We're so sorry Jenni to learn only today of David's passing. Have fond memories of those good times at Massey
We're presently in Wales with family so sadly cannot attend his funeral but will be thinking of you and family at this sad time.
Ralph and Cathy Sims
Sandra Daily
June 4, 2024
Sorry to hear this news and that I couldn´t make it to the service. I have lots of great memories from the Xmas days spent at Limbrick Street with Buster and Betty. We have David to thank (plus Robin Lange) for uncovering our Ngai Tahu connection through Dudley. Condolences to Jenni and family from the Daily family.
David and Rita Bingham
June 4, 2024
Jenni , so sorry to hear of your sad loss Happy memories of our trivial pursuit nights always remembered with fondness. RIP David
Rita and Dave
Cynthia & Tony Wilson
June 3, 2024
To Jenni, Aaron, Greig and your families - we are so sad to hear of David´s passing. He was such a great friend to us and our families. We have enjoyed many many happy times with David and you all from the time our kids were in kindy and right through the school years and up to the present time. When you and David came to Tauranga Jenni we enjoyed getting together on many occasions and we will miss him terribly.
All our love to you all
Cynthia and Tony
Tauranga
Guy Broadley
June 3, 2024
From David's life in the Hokowhitu Dairy as a child through to his stirling work with Gold Coast Vets and his reviewing of the Renaissance Singers accounts I recall him as outgoing, affable, and a do-gooder. He recently arranged for the refurbishment of my stereo speakers at the Man Shed, always just there and so very helpful. I enjoyed the many games of golf in his congenial company.
It was a shock to hear of his passing - he will be surely missed but will have also left an amazing legacy with almost certainly a lot of stories.
Jim Cruickshank
June 3, 2024
Sincere condolences Jenny,Aaron, Greig and families on David's passing.
Memories from Langston Avenue days
Linda Wezel
June 3, 2024
My sincere condolences to David`s family upon your sad loss,with my best wishes to you all,especially Jenny ,from Linda Wezel.
Gerrit & Clare Bahlman
June 3, 2024
So sorry to hear of David's sudden passing. Our deepest condolences to Jenni and the family. David was a loyal, caring friend with a deep commitment to his family, his friends, his community and his profession. David was as honest as the day is long and his cheeky sense of humour and charm made him an easy and affable companion. David loved being with people, he enjoyed them and knew how to draw them out of themselves and bring them into whatever activity was the current focus. He provided a form of social glue that you quickly learned to value. He was a superb organizer and always seemed to know the right people to get things done. We will miss him.
Graham Slater
June 3, 2024
The menzshed would like to acknowledge the passing of David, and express our condolences to his family.
David was a large part of our group, he contributed much to our initial setting up and has been part of our ongoing operation with enthusiasm and energy.
We will miss his upbeat and positive input into all our activities.
Graham Slater. Friend
Malcolm Reeves
June 2, 2024
David´s passing is extremely difficult to comprehend. He was always there. He was always cheerful. Nothing seemed to get him down. He contributed so much to the well being of others. He cared for all who were involved with him. He was outgoing and active.
He was a true friend. He was a family man, not just to his own family but to others as well. He was part of our family. That he was MC at the weddings of both of our daughters´ weddings is a mark of just how he and Jenni became part of our family. He always asked after our girls and their families.
We always looked forward to Jenni and David visiting Hawke´s Bay. There was so much to share, so much to talk about - our days at Massey, the families and what were our various children doing, plans for the year and yet no matter how much we talked there was still much that wasn´t discussed but we knew it would wait until next time.
We have lost a significant part of our world and our lives will be the poorer for that. A gap that no one will be able to fill for us.
To the Bateman family take comfort from the fact that he enriched the life of all he interacted with. Support each other as you cope with your loss. We will be thinking of you.
Malcolm (Mac) and Anne Reeves, Steph and Caleb, Carolyn and Phil
Jim Burke
June 2, 2024
Thinking of you Jenni and family in the sudden passing of David.
David will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
Jim Burke and Christine Helm
Stella Gordon
June 2, 2024
Sad to hear of David passing, love and thoughts to Aaron and Nicky, Jenni and your precious families. With fondest love from the Gs, Pete and Stella and our family xx
Steve Scott
June 1, 2024
I'm devastated. David was always there for me. When I qualified as an accountant he attended the dinner with me. I will always remember the countless games of golf we had. David's kindness and support will be with me forever.
Frances & Parry Matthews
June 1, 2024
We got a shock to read of David´s sudden passing in the paper Jenni .
We have some nice memories of shared times together in the past especially in San Francisco . David was a lovely kind man .
Our very Deepest Sympathy to you & your family .
Love Frances & Parry
Heather Colville-Smith
June 1, 2024
So sorry to hear about the sad passing of David, our thoughts are with all the Bateman family. Love Heather and Lester
Iola haggarty
June 1, 2024
Sad to hear this Jenni, the park dog walkers have missed David in the past few years.
Campbell
June 1, 2024
Sending all our love to Jenni, Aaron and Greig and family. Will always remember fondly all of the special memories growing up and the time spent with you all. Rest easy Dave.
Campbell, Seijanna, Henry and William in Tauranga
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