Ian JAMES Obituary

Interesting to read Nell's post. A warm, hospitable, family. Clarrie also grew wonderful orchids and was gifted with starting talented horses which Bruce jumped. They kindly let me ride Brandy for a short while, won a pony hunter round at Rangiora Show. Good memories going forward. Also impressed with the family support for Bruce going farming, sounds like a life well lived. Best wishes to you all.

Bruce in March 2025

Sad to hear of Bruces' passing my family were friends of Bruce and Shirley's parents I recall taking my mum up to see Clarie in a hospital in Takika many yrs ago and my sister rode a pony ot theirs Brandy at the Chch Royal show and won Champion girl rider a great friendship started when the family lived in Woolston and Clarie had glass houses of Cacti I think he worked at the tannery ,my son used to call at Bruces or Shirley's farm for Accland chemicals ,I realize you don't know me however there were wonderful family memories love and best wishes to Bruces family

Condolences to Helen and family.
Bruce a wonderful life time friend in our family.
Grief can be so hard.but all those precious memories help us cope.

I am sorry to read of Bruce's passing. Sending you my deepest sympathy and condolences.
I am the second daughter of John and Jean Carter late of Heathcote Valley. Lots of lovely memories of the Jane's family