David NALDER Obituary

Sunday, 3rd June, 2018
Thinking of you today especially, Dad, on what would have been your 78th birthday.
I'll always remember you for the young man who worked so hard when we were kids to build our home at Hope including all the gardens,vege garden, fencing, paths, 1/2 an acre of potatoes & onions at one stage, chooks(bantams), a few sheep, etc ALL while working full time as a painter & decorator.You went hunting, fishing, possuming, whitebaiting, floundering, cockling, diving, tramping, camping etc etc..I remember well and even now, although not things I need to do daily , ha ha, I could shoot a rabbit,fish, grade a possum skin, spear a flounder, drive & maintain a boat, check under the bonnet of my car (Holden, of course!), catch whitebait, put up a tent etc
Most of all I remember your infinite patience. You always had time for me.Quietly, patiently explaining the mechanics of our car as you worked; sitting there while I brushed your hair (or what there was of it ); so many memories which taught me to be patient with my own children and respect them for the beautiful people they are.
Your time and love was most precious, thank you,❤
Rest easy now, Dad/ Grandad
With love always, Jude, Matt, Katherine & Chloe ❤

Our deepest sympathy to everyone at this sad time of David's passing.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DAVID.
A painter decorator by trade, with unmatched skills to his credit, David was held in high esteem by those around him in the industry.
As an outdoors adventurer, the mountains were his calling, with a pack on his back, rifle and dogs at his side, David was in his element.
Tramping trips with David were truly memorable, a reliant tramping companion and great mate to everyone who ventured out with him.
His love for fishing in the warmer seasons was a way of relaxation, and a long cool beer, an elixir for a real Kiwi bloke.
We will always remember David as :- Brother inlaw, Uncle and Mate.
GILLIAN, JIM, CLIFFORD, STEPHEN.
BLENHEIM.

Maria and Peter Hambrook. Our sincere sympathy to the family. Many memories of our childhood and growing up as neighbours.

My sympathy to the Nalder family many fond memories of working together here in TAKAKA,Dave on the paintbrush with Arthur Polglase.

My sincere condolences on Dave's passing.Been thinking of Dave and Charlie these last few days.Do you think they will be off hunting somewhere together.Love to all
Lynn Martin (Nalder)

Our Deepest sympathy to you all our thoughts are with you at this sad time .Nola & Robin Andreassend .