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Warwick John CROOKS

Warwick CROOKS Obituary

CROOKS, Warwick John. - Ex NZ Customs, Maori Affairs and dedicated friend and colleague to so many others. On January 3, 2013, peacefully at his home in Waikanae on his 73rd birthday after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Loving soulmate and adored husband of Raylene. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of David & Judy (Norwich), Peter & Jo'Ann (Gold Coast), Trish & Grant (Tawa), Vicki & Dean (Linden), Susan & the late Mike (Ohau), Jenny & Andrew (London). Treasured Grandfather of 16 Great-grandfather of 2. Son of the late Reginald and Audrey Crooks (Dunedin). Brother and brother-in-law of Geoff (deceased) & Joan, Barb (deceased) & Enrico (deceased), Judy & Terry, Gill (deceased) & Barry, Nola, Bill, Cliff & Marg. Special thanks to the Oncology department, Wellington Hospital, District nurses and the Mary Potter Hospice for all their care. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Society of NZ 55-62 Riddiford St Wellington 6021 would be appreciated or may be left at the service. Memorial tributes online may be left at
www.amemorytree.co.nz
A service for Warwick will be held at home, 156 Greenhill Rd, Waikanae on Wednesday January 9, 2013 at 2:00pm followed by private cremation at Kaitawa Crematorium. Messages to 156 Greenhill Rd, RD 1, Waikanae 5391.
Waikanae Funeral Home
FDANZ Tel 04 2936844

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Published by Dominion Post on Jan. 5, 2013.

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Trudy Downes

January 9, 2013

First time I met Warwick was when I was at Tawa College with Vicki, his daughter. We were in HIS spa pool and when he checked up on us I asked him for a beer. I never got it but it set the tone for every other time we met. His was a strong personality that kept his family and friends on their toes to think strong and act strong. He will be missed.

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Peter Gilberd

January 6, 2013

Warwick worked with my father, Ted Gilberd, at Customs, and my father always spoke very highly of him. I remember as a small boy meeting Warwick for the first time, about 50 years ago, when he made an energetic and memorable entrance to our family home. I am pleased that I managed to see him occasionally in more recent years, and nothing changed. Condolences to Rae and all the family from Ted and Judy's family: Sue, Jill, Paula, James and me (Peter)

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