Ian EARLE Obituary

A warm thank you to everyone for your kind words, flowers and baking received over the past month. Your kindness and support has given us the strength to get through this tough time. It has been wonderful to hear your memories of Ian and the great friend and colleague he was to many. Love and regards from Karen, Nick and Wendy

Very saddened to learn of the passing away of Ian, Karen. Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. Di and Kerry Lewis

To Karen and family,
Jo and I are saddened by your loss. Lots of good memories of a well-liked and respected colleague with a devilish sense of humour, also of the elder Earle, Colin, in Wanganui (as it was 50 years ago). Kind wishes to you all.
John and Jo Myers

Dear Karen and family, the reality of never seeing Ian again, has hit us like a lightening bolt, so so sorry for the sad passing of our friend Ian.
Ian leaves behind an incredible wife, children and grandchildren. You will all have some awesome memories of Ian, happy and sad, these will keep Ian up there always supporting you all when you least expect, Ian will be in your hearts forever,
Ian will remain in our hearts forever too. Ian RIP.
Love and hugs to you all, stay safe xxx
Rachel, Peter and family Brisbane. Australia

A good man gone, never could pick the right racehorses for me, thinking of you karen an family, alan dickson

Devastated to hear that Ian has passed away. So many great memories working with him on the racing pages at the Manawatu Standard during the eighties, nineties and beyond. Thoroughly enjoyed our annual get-together. A great mentor to me, a great colleague and, above all else, a great friend. Condolences to Karen and the family.
Ron and Deborah Gurney

Thanks for lending me your comics and letting me eat your fish and chips Ian! Take care Karen, Nick and Wendy.

Karen and family
We are so sorry to hear of Ian's passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all.

TO KAREN,NICK AND WENDY. A GREAT FRIEND OVER MANY YEARS. NEVER A DAY GOES BY WITHOUT ME REMEMBERING A QUIPP FROM IAN. tO ROSS SETFORD, HE COULD HOLD HIS OWN IN ANY CARD SCHOOL.

To Karen and family, so so sorry to hear of your sad loss. Really feeling for you all. Loving thoughts and Prayers go up for you all. He has left us with wonderful memories, he was a real Professional and a pleasure to have worked with him.
Maurice Costello

So sorry to hear of Ian's passing, our love and thoughts are with you all.
Gillian & Gordon

Karen, Nick and Wendy my thoughts are with you all at this time. Hold strong and remember all the good times.

So sorry to learn of Ian's passing, Karen. A top rate bloke who I enjoyed working alongside during our newspaper years. One of the world's best two-finger typists!

a great mate, great company, but a poor card player...my thoughts are with you Karen and family

So sad to read of Ian's passing. Always enjoyed working with Ian, who was a valued member of the Manawatu Standard team. Deepest sympathy to Karen and family. Adrian Broad

To Karen and family Our deepest sympathy to you all at this time. We met Ian when he was doing the race meetings around the central districts. thoughts are with you at this time Regards Ash and Lyn Miller Palmerston north.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief Karen.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.

To Karen and kids so sorry to hear the news my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time love Janet

Am so sad to hear the news of Ian's passing. Be assured he will now be being shown the ropes by Willie. Best wishes to you and the family Karen.

My sincere condolences to Karen and family, he was a great friend to Dad and Mum and I have some great memories of his sense of humour and many Friday nights when I was growing up. Thinking of you all at this sad time, Kind regards Kathryn McEldowney (Mainwaring) and family

Thoughts and condolences to Karen and the family. Had many a good hour with Ian at work, darts and arguing the merits of racehorses. Will be missed.
David and Pat Ogilvie.

Sending our thoughts and Condolences to the family on the passing of Ian. Thinking of you all, Greg, Tanya and Eva McGrail.

So sorry to hear of Ian's passing. A wonderful work colleague at the Manawatu Evening Standard, a great racehorse follower and in picking winners. A good all rounder, and especially a very good darts player. Very witty man. Our thoughts are with you Karen, Nick, and Wendy and families at this time. RIP Ian.