Herrick EASTON Obituary

as a grandaughter of Syd i would like to share the grief with everyone family friends anyone who knew his he was an amazing person I wrote a poem to share
In hills and valleys, he'd roam,
Grandad's spirit, tramping, found home.
Through whispering pines and rivers' flow,
His journey shaped stories, heart aglow.

Syd was simply a force of nature. To paraphrase C.S. Lewis, and with him now in God's hands, I envision Syd as a sword. A righteous blade that when the Almighty moves it across the heavens, it makes thunder and lighting. My prayers and condolences, Joe Bouton

Fond memories of a most knowledgeable and helpful grassland scientist.

To Syd's family, Audery and the children. On behalf of Syd's Lincoln colleagues from the DSIR Grasslands & AgResearch days we extend our condolences to the loss of a dear friend and much valued research colleague and team leader to many of us. He will be missed. Phil Rolston, Chris Pennell, Keith Widdup, Bill Archie, Ivan Baird, Lester Fletcher, Lee Sutherland

Rest in Peace, Syd. At church, you mentored my girls, helping them become who they are today. You will be truly missed. My girls, Juliet and Grace, sent their love and condolences and wished they could be here to say their final goodbyes. Rest in Christ's love. 'Ofa lahi atu from the Fakahau family <3

My thoughts are with you Audrey.
Syd was so good at looking out for us at the back of the pack. He will be so missed on Thursday´s .

I want to express the sadness of his French friends. He did his PhD in France in the 70s at Lusignan. Here, Easton name remains engraved on the stone and in the hearts. Although I did not know him at the time, my colleagues warmly recommended him to me when I wanted to do a post-doc in New Zealand. He welcomed me and my wife Sylvie in 1995. He was always there for us, with a great kidness. I remember him with a cup of tea in his hand, amused by our experiences of misfit Frenchies in NZ... and so happy to practice his French, which was just great. Syd was a "belle personne".

Thinking of you Audrey and families.Syd has a great guy-friendly and helpful and organised those Thursday Trampers well.RIP Syd.

Happy memories of Syd at Horowhenua College and St Johns Methodist Church Bible class. Always a gentleman. Will be missed by all and family.
Robert Heath

Dear Audrey and all Syd's family.
We did not know Syd for very long but we will miss him and feel privileged he came to the working bees we had and made a difference to the bush that we hope will be his legacy. Thank you and may all of you find some solace in walking the tracks through the peace of the bush he contributed to. With love to you all.
Rosemary and Ant

Simply one of the best !

A great tramping friend as well as knowing him at work. He was a fit supportive tramper who looked after slower trampers and stepped in to fill in for missing trips. We will miss him tremendously

Our thoughts are with you Audrey and family will miss you Syd at our church services on a Sunday.

Memories of Syd flooding back at Horowhenua College where he was a well respected prefect and also at St John´s Methodist Church Bible Class. Lots of happy memories.