Francis PROUTING Obituary

Condolences to the Prouting family,Frank was truly a great bloke.

Thoughts are with the families of a good bloke. I enjoyed the time I knew Frank and all his flying up and down the Awatere Valley. Rest easy.

Condolences to all the Prouting family. We will miss your wise council on all things aviation and the storytelling of adventures past. Enjoy your last flight home. RIP Frank.

Condolences to all the Prouting family. Thank you Frank for all the advice and opportunities for experience over the years. Sorry we can't be at your fairwell. RIP.

Sending our thoughts to you all. Frank was a legend in high country and flying communities.
A fitting tribute that this being his last flight home.
I wont forget that as i have watched his plane fly home to the Awatere in all sorts of weather.
Sorry we won't be there.
Godfrey Checkley & Andrea Zahn.

Franks words of wisdom climbing Mitre Peak " old man snow grass won´t let go " . Now old man snow grass Frank has let go.
We will miss your climbing and flying adventure.
Our condolences to all the Prouting family.
Regards Guy and Davida

Sending much love to you all. Frank just always seemed to be around either in person or as a bit of a flying legend. Nice that's he's heading home. Kindest thoughts sorry we won't be there.

Frank was an inspiration to me as a young person and then throughout my life. He was kind, patient and generous. He took time to teach and led by example. He was a safe haven for many. Legendary friend to all who knew him. Rest in Love and Peace Frank

Some wonderful times spent with Frank in the 180s.
RIP and enjoy those clear blue skies. Sorry we can´t be there to celebrate his life.

Condolences to the whole Prouting family on the sad loss of Frank. During my 12 years of working with the Prouting's I always found Frank to be a kind, caring person who was interested in other people´s lives.

Sending condolences to the Prouting family. Many fond memories of our families and journeys to Mesopotamia Station.
Warmest regards
From the Morrison family of Geraldine past and present.

Sincere condolences to Frank's family from the Zachariassen family. Frank will always be remembered as a kind, genuine and generous friend. There were many shared memorable experiences, especially the hunting and flying adventures going back many years. Our thoughts are with you all, from Zachariassen family members, past and present.

Condolences from Cullens

Our earliest Memories of Frank were the days when we lived at Hinds.
We were a great stop off on the way to and fro 'Messy'.
We will remember him as strong,caring and lots of fun.
RIP Cuzzy Frank.
Our Deepest Sympathy and Love to All Families.
From Helen & David; Brian & Jenni; Janelle & Wilton;Malcolm & Judith

Sympathies to all Frank's family and friends. He will be fondly remembered for his love of flying and how quickly he could travel from the Awatere to Blenheim or to Darfield. R.I.P. Frank. Always a caring gentleman.

Thinking of you Emma,Will,Georgie and families. I will miss Dad popping in for a cuppa at hop picking time
Liz Fowler and family

Thinking if you all at this sad time.
May you hold fond memories of a life well lived. Always some adventure & kindness to all. Lv Juliet & John.

Farewell Frank You led by example & left a large footprint on this earth
We will treasure our special memories of you gathered over many years.
Sympathy & love are extended to all Frank´s family.
Chris & Jan Moresby & Family.

Fondest memories of a kind and unassuming man, who lived for his family and his adventures. You will be missed Frank.
Grada and Brian