Heather LANKOW Obituary

Heather was so much more than a 'cousin' She was always in my life as a 'friend' We've had so many laughs together .Will miss just knowing you're at the other end of an email or visit over the years . To her family I'm sorry we can't make it to Heather's service today but we send our love to everyone

Auntie Heather has always been a central figure in my life, and will remain so. She was a loving presence throughout my childhood. That said, she accepted no nonsense and had clear expectations about behaviour!

In later life, I came to better appreciate her shrewd understanding and wry Lankow sense of humour, where so much is left unsaid but fully understood. It was always great to catch up with her when she came to Australia and when I visited Nelson.

Heather and I had a wonderful time in 2018, driving from Nelson through Blenheim and down the Kaikoura coast to stay with Perine and Laurie in Christchurch. Heather's anecdotes about the places we passed, and the people who had lived there, brought our family history to life even more vividly that her written works on the Lankows and farming. I gained a new insight into her younger days and what her life then was like.

Heather lived a grand life and I feel lucky to have been part of it. My husband John feels the same way.

ToTheFamily, Working alongside her @ the Genealogy meetings, she was a real ball of knowledge & will sadly missed. Also her passion of Walnuts.

"Miss Lankow" was an extremely popular and caring teacher to several of my children, and we have fond memories of her. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.

We were sorry to hear of Heathers passing and wanted to pass on out condolences to you all at this difficult time.

To Heather's family - on behalf of our group of Wednesday morning Petanque players, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of a lovely lady. We all very much enjoyed the time that Heather played over the years and it was a happy time to catch up with her when she came to our get-together in January. Heather will be very much missed by many.

To Heather's Eli, Nieces and Nephews, please accept our Sincere Sympathy on your loss of Heather. We have wonderful memories of times shared with her. Our apologies for not being at the Memorial Service but we are south. May your Memories sustain you through this
sad time. Ron & Helen Harris

A very sad loss of a much loved close friend, sister of the late Jack and sister-in-law. Many wonderful memories.

We the Mahers of Kaituna Marlborough convey our sympathy at this time of Heathers passing on.
Heather is a distant relative of ours.Heather was able and willing to assist us with our family research.
Together with my sisters Julia and loreto we visited Heather last year. May she rest in peace.

With much sympathy to Heather's family. A very knowledgeable and clever lady has passed; a loss to the Genealogy group, her family and her friends. Heather contributed much to our local history with her diligent research and careful recording. I will miss her.

Our love and respect to our dear cousin. Rest in Peace.