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Gerrit VANDERSAR Obituary

On December 23, 2025, at his home. Beloved husband of Brenda for 53 years. Loved Dad of Jacquie (Jax), Carla and Mike. Most loved Papa of Jamie and Nick, Lillie and Reuben, Zoe, Joel, Maclaine, Eden and Paige. Special friend of Dallas Prestidge and Dawne Burns.

"Forever in our hearts"

Garden flowers only. The funeral service for Gerrit will be held at the Spring Grove Drill Hall, 244 Lord Rutherford Road South, Brightwater on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 11.00am, followed by burial at Spring Grove Cemetery.

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Published by Nelson Mail on Dec. 26, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerrit VANDERSAR

9 Entries

Jackie and Neville Simpson

January 3, 2026

Very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband father grandfather and friend . We missed the service as we are in Australia. Our thoughts are with you and your family

Tim and Jill Robinson

December 31, 2025

We have lost another from the old Appleby School days. Our sympathy to Brenda and your girls and all the Vandersar family.

Rances

December 30, 2025

A great family friend that will be deeply missed. Thoughts with you all.

Helen, Davey and Carol

Bruce Harvey

December 29, 2025

To Bren and Family our love and thoughts are with at this sad time .A bloke and good work mate.
Love Bruce & Sandy Harvey

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Jax vandersar

December 29, 2025

The bestest dad and papa a girl and her kids could ask for. Lots of love Jacqueline dawne xxx

Peter Hosie

December 27, 2025

A friend with a big heart

Irene Cook

December 27, 2025

To Brenda and girls
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Remembering
back to the days when we all lived at Appleby.
Sincere condolences,
Irene & Terry Cook

Erica Erskine

December 27, 2025

Thinking of you Brenda and family . I have fond memories of both Gerrit and you.

Karel Wallace

December 27, 2025

Enjoyed Gerrits company at Higgins Park just a month ago, reminiscing of past Hope days. Love and sympathy to Brenda and family. David and Karel Wallace, nee Hall

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