FUNERAL HOME

Waimea Richmond Funeral Services

24 Champion Road

Nelson, Nelson

Buster STRINGER Obituary

STRINGER,
Buster (Clive Alan):
On August 5, 2017, aged 94. Wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, provider, inventor, volunteer fireman, raconteur, chainsaw mechanic, musician, Rotarian, dancer, gardener, motorcyclist, whistler, historian, go-karter, punster and all round great joker. Gone to join Marion, his beloved wife of 63 years. Much loved Father to his 6 daughters and their partners, Kath, and the late Tony Nixon; Beryl, and Marshall Dunham; Cec, and Dave Hoare; Lucie, and Dennis Creed; Victoria, and the late Basil Brown, and Clive Baxter; Jill, and Mike Arnopp. Adored Grandad to his 10 grandchildren and their partners, Gemma, and John Philipz; Amy, and Danny Schroder; Suzy, and Andy Maxon; Emily Dunham; Tim, and Jasmine Creed; Oliver Creed, and Kelsi Green; Wiremu Brown; Benj, Ksenia and Vanya Arnopp. Doting Great-Grandad of his 6 'greats': Millie, Lachie and Rosie Philipz; Isabelle and Zachary Schroder; and Elizabeth Creed. Thanks to the friends and caring staff at Ernest Rutherford, and Dr Katy Roff who helped Dad enjoy his last years. In accordance with Dad's wishes, a private cremation has been held. To acknowledge his life and service, donations to the Wakefield Volunteer Fire Brigade, PO Box 30, Wakefield, in Buster's name would be greatly appreciated. Messages for 'The Stringer Girls' to 144 Milton Street, The Wood, Nelson 7010, or via Dad's tribute page at www.heavenaddress.com

Published by Nelson Mail on Aug. 9, 2017.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Buster STRINGER

Not sure what to say?





7 Entries

Our thoughts are with you all and great memories of the gokarting days.
Malcolm and Adrianne Abbott

August 14, 2017

So sorry to hear of Busters passing. We have many fond memories of growing up with you as our lovely neighbours. Our thoughts are with you all.
Dianne Holmes (Jarrett) together with Terry and Brian.

August 11, 2017

Buster was quiet and unassuming in his own way, but a highly intelligent and original thinker and problem solver. He was a very clever inventor & many will remember inventions such as his motorised rotary clothes lines, children's rides, lemonade bottle rocket launcher to name but a few. Thankyou to Buster & Marion & the Stringer family for the very loyal friendship shown to Claire and the late Brian Higgins and family. Friendship never to be forgotten. Brent Higgins

August 10, 2017

To Beryl, Kath, Cecily, Lucie, Victoria and Jill. Sorry to hear of Uncle Buster's passing I am thinking of you all, he was a lovely kind man and I have fond memories of him from when I was young

Colleen Earl

August 9, 2017

Our sincere condolences to the Stinger family on the passing of Buster an all round great man also a foundation member of the Wakefield Volunteer Fire Brigade. A lot of those no longer children will remember Buster from their rides on the Merry Go Round he built and operated for many years for the fire Brigade.
Ian Thorn Toni Douglas

August 9, 2017

We were very sad to see that Buster has passed away. It was with great pleasure that we hosted Buster for a day in the forest last year and shared a lot of his memories with him. Our condolences to the Stringer family, but what wonderful memories you have of a father who lived his life to the fullest. Kindest regards. Andrew Karalus and Bim Rogers - Nelson Forests Ltd

Bim Rogers

August 9, 2017

STRINGER,
Clive Alan (Buster):
26.5.1923 — 5.8.2017
Some say a mighty oak has fallen, but we know that isn’t true,
For in our memories that oak forever tall is you.
And like the boyhood oak you planted, growing true and strong,
The seed of love within our hearts, is where you still belong.
Loved and remembered alway by his 6 daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private cremation was held on Tuesday.

August 9, 2017

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results

Memorial Events
for Buster STRINGER

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Waimea Richmond Funeral Services

24 Champion Road Richmond , Nelson 7020