Search by Name

Search by Name

John RODGER Obituary

Aged 78, passed peacefully on June 26, 2025. Loved father of Sally and Simon, brother of Peter, Poppa of Olly, James and Harry,
and devoted Lions Club Member. As John wished, a private cremation has been held. A family memorial will take place at a later date. Messages can be sent C/o Simplicity Funerals, PO Box 7103, Nelson 7040.


Published by Nelson Mail on Jul. 1, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for John RODGER

Not sure what to say?





7 Entries

Darrell Daish

July 4, 2025

Thank you for all your work in Lions CLubs John in helping your community.
Condolences to your family.
Darrell Daish
PDG 202E 1999/2000

PDG Peter Yearbury

July 3, 2025

Good memories of our time together in Lions leadership.
Your help when I was District Governor (2014-15) was appreciated.
Well done Thou good and Faithful Servant.
Rest In Peace John.

PCC Graham Edge

July 3, 2025

Such good memories of working with john when he was District Governor

RIP John

PCC Graham and Linda Edge

Nalini Bhaskar

July 3, 2025

John touched so many lives in the very best way. I'm grateful I got the chance to know him as a friend.

RIP John, you will live in our heart.

. RIP John, will miss you

Paul O'Connor

July 2, 2025

Condolences to John's extended family, Worked with John in Lions Clubs, many interesting times were had. Another dedicated Lion is lost to the community. RIP John.

Helen Williams

July 2, 2025

Condolences to John's family. We have many fond memories of working with John during his Lions District Governor year and Malcolm was his Vice DG when he would often share a meal with us on his way home over the hill.
PCC Helen and PDG Malcolm Williams

Jan Moore

July 2, 2025

Rest in peace now John.........a LION who gave many years of service to his community

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results

Memorial Events
for John RODGER

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.