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John Biggs
February 7, 2025
The Committee of the Rangiora and Districts Early Records Society were sorry to hear of David´s passing. As a member of our Sunday volunteer group at the Museum over the years his contribution has been valuable and appreciated. On behalf of the members we would like to offer our deepest sympathy to Leslie and the family.
Alastair MacGibbon
February 7, 2025
Very sad news. My endearing memory of David is as an enthusiast who brought energy and humour to everything he did. His legacy lives on in the staff he mentored. My condolences.
Phil OMalley
February 6, 2025
Sad to hear the news of David's passing and my condolences to the family. From my time at NZDRI (and subsequent interactions). I remember the character and bow-ties - and the help he gave me as I navigated my first job out of university.
Robert Norris
February 6, 2025
I was a colleague of Dave´s at NZDRI from 1968 for some 40 years and our paths crossed many times, particularly in regard to his specialist subject of recombining. We both attended the IDF Recombining Seminar held in Alexandria in 1987. It was there that Dave demonstrated the uncanny knack of seemingly sleeping through presentations and then being the first one to ask a pertinent question of the speaker. I recall that he chaired a morning session and had to give a presentation in place of the missing first speaker. Dave only had a a couple of hours to pull the presentation together with little material at hand but he was able to deliver a well judged talk. We travelled to Luxor after the seminar for a weekend of sightseeing and we were both astounded by the tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
Dave subsequently travelled to the Middle East on many occasions: as a key note speaker at the recombining seminars held annually in Bahrain by the Dairy Board and as a troubleshooter for problems at the recombining plants in the region. He became something of an industry oracle with an international reputation.
I´ll remember Dave fondly as a friend and a great colleague.
Robert Norris
Christina Coker
February 6, 2025
This is such sad news! My condolences to Leslie and David's family and friends.
David made a significant contribution to the NZ dairy industry, to dairy science, and in particular to protein/mineral chemistry and milk enzymes and to managing the impact of these on dairy systems and products. I really appreciate the support and encouragement David provided to me and so many others as we developed our own careers in dairy science and will always be grateful for this. I do miss our long conversations and debates over the lunch table. David was a true gentleman and supporter of the NZ dairy industry - his legend lives on!
Rod Bennett
February 6, 2025
David is a person to remember as a unique personality. I enjoyed knowing him both at DRI and Massey. He had energy, humour and enthusiasm .
Colleen & Jon Lochore
February 6, 2025
Jon & I send our deepest sympathy to Lesley & family.
I had the pleasure of working with Dave in the UHT Lab in NZDRI days & later Fonterra as Receptionist.
Dave was a lovely man,caring,honest & had a great sense of humour.
We well remember Dave's great baking skills when he would make the Showstopper "Quark Black Forest Cake with Kirsch & Cherries on Top"
Gordon Ashby
February 5, 2025
My condolences to Davids family and friends. David was ever enthusiastic and gave great guidance.
It was a pleasure to know him and work with him.
Dianne Ogilvie
February 5, 2025
So shocked to learn of David´s sudden passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Only went around to 73 Russell Street the other week to learn you had moved. Rest in peace David. All our love, Dianne and Grant Ogilvie and family. xxxx
Dave Packer
February 5, 2025
A real gentleman and great colleague. One of the identities at NZDRI/ Fonterra Research.
Feel for the family
Dave Packer
Skelte Anema
February 5, 2025
So sad to hear of David's passing, he was a valued colleague and a great friend to us. We always enjoyed our visits with David and Leslie. We will always have fond memories of David setting up his beloved steam trains in his lounge for Henri to play with. Our condolences to Leslie and the family. From Skelte, Siew Kim and Henri.
Phil Tuttiett
February 5, 2025
So Sorry to read of David's passing. He was a valued work colleague at NZDRI. I recall many conversations with David about a number of topics and his trusty bicycle. My sincere condolences to his family.
David Illingworth
February 5, 2025
So sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a good friend and colleague at NZDRI/Fonterra Research and Development Centre. He was a regular visitor to our house before he moved to Rangiora, but kept in touch. I shall miss him. My condolences to Leslie and the family.
Peter & Susie Hobman
February 5, 2025
Our condolences to David´s family.
We recall our wonderful times at the NZDRI where David was always very enthusiastic and willing to contribute.
Sorry to hear of his passing.
Steve Flint
February 5, 2025
So sorry to hear of David's passing. David was a highly respected staff member at the Fonterra Research and Development Centre and I recall having many interesting conversations with David. What I recall most about David was his dedication to fitness. His regular tramps through the Manawatu Gorge track were an inspiration to us all.
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