Bruce TEUTENBERG Obituary

Great neighbour and yes, that ringing, distinct laughter

Probably sometime around 1992, the hangars were echoing to the shattering bangs of dry ice bombs, we threw one out the back of Hangar three one evening but it refused to go off, so Toot jumped onto the Harlan, one hand on the steering wheel and one hand covering an ear, around and around he went trying to run over the dry ice bomb until..............BOOM!!! he nailed it, good old days Toot, thanks buddy.

Best wishes Karen, sorry to hear of Brian's passing, my thoughts are with you

All the best Karen
Glad everything was done that you could have.
Rest in Peace soldier,cowboy,adventurer, basket volley baller,topbloke you name it.
We loved our Tootie.
The world needs more Toots.
Always has .
God bless and thanks for our time together. Laughing working playing.

So sorry to hear the passing of Toot. He was larger than life character and a real gentleman. Big hugs to you Karen, my thoughts are with you. Marianne

Go well mate. So many memories. Tairua won´t be the same without you.

My thoughts are with you, Karen. He was one of the best.

Toot-where to begin! Thank you so much for your support and guidance and most of all the laughs and stories over the years-one night with Paris certainly grew legs over the years and beers in between! I will miss paddling out with ya at Tairua and so sorry I can´t be there in person-I will paddle out at Haleiwa for you. Karen, mere words cannot expresss how heartbroken we are for your loss, Toot gave more love, laughter, inspiration and legendary stories than one could ever ask for in a lifetime!
You´re in our thoughts and prayers, with much love, Marty and Wanda.

Oh Tooty! I cant begin to tell you what an impact you have had in my attitude towards life, let alone my career. I will forever cherish the memories created in heavy maintenance during the 777-200 upgrades. You and Les were my very first lead hands from the very start of my apprenticeship. I remember those years being the toughest years for me after losing my old man, but you got me through it with the chats, advise and many many laughs. You are the reason why I got into traveling, the stories about you and Karen taking months off to go exploring the world were truly inspirational. The BeeGees, cutting shapes, pole fishing with Freddy, the list goes on. Thank you for all you did for me, I will cherish you and your memories forever. Thank you for being the best mentor and such a good friend. Karen, words can´t begin to describe how heart broken I am for you. We are here for you and his legacy will live on through "his boys". Love from Shiv, Preeya and Arin.

My condolences Karen. "Toots" was a gentleman, and so easy to respect with his attitude to life, work and people. RIP.

Dear Karen I´m so sorry to read of Bruce´s passing. I´m thinking of you and sending my love xxxx Sarah

Our sincerest condolences Karen following the passing of your wonderful husband Bruce. May he rest in peace. From Darlene and Walter

Sorry to hear of Toots passing. I still remember his infectious laugh and sense of humour. Thinking of you Karen

Thankyou Bruce for the years of friendship and fun memories of the many camping holidays at Mangawhai Heads and many other places and many weekend BBQ's over the years with our families.
Love to Karen, Maureen and Paul. From the Ardern family.

RIP my dear friend Toot. Glad u r not suffering. So much could be said of this man. Thankful for knowing him from my 1st year at AirNZ 1979. Always appreciated you telling me how ugly I was. Your laugh will echo forever.
Love u to the moon & back.

Hi Karen, we never met but my heart felt sympathy to you and family. Tootie was ever present around the morning smoko table at Air New Zealand. We shared our stories and laughs, fond memories of a likeable larrikin.

Hi Karen, such devastating news and we are so sorry for your loss. The world is certainly a lot less humorous without my dear friend `Bob´ in it. His humour and laugh was contagious and able to lift the spirits of everyone in any surroundings. He gave us all such a positive and always a funny outlook to life, and I will miss him dearly.
Linda and I are overseas currently, and we wish you all the very best for the day, will be thinking of you.
I hope you received the photos that I sent via Freddy of some past fishing trips.
Loads of love Pete and Linda

So sorry Karen, for your loss. Such sad news. I have fond memories of sharing "our" birthday in the planning office, hearing his laughter ringing in the depths of the 747 and the many renditions of "Toots Tours".
He was a legend!!

So sorry Karen. Unable to come on Monday, but will be thinking of you. When I think of Bruce I can still hear how his laughter would ring out. It was so distinctive.

Toot, a hangar legend with such a true boundless love for life and people. You were one of a kind. I´ll never forget our conversations over the years always ending with that huge laugh of yours. Rest easy

So sorry to hear this sad news. Bruce, such a wonderful man! Thinking of you Karen, take care.
RIP Toot. Gary & Irene Collins

Karen, Jo and I send are heartfelt saddness at Tooty passing. He always told me we were the survivors. I think he was an amazing battler. I will miss his support. I am unable to be there Monday as I have med appts.
Our love is with you all, family and friends. Toot you are a good bugger.

A very special workmate.
Thinking of you Karen.

Kevin

Not enough days in your life but an abundance of life in your days. The road is calling, ride on friend.

So sad to hear. He was always happy, with a smile and wit that made your day. A truely great workmate.
Murray Swan

So sorry for your loss Karen, Toot was like my work dad, very happy memories.

So sorry to hear Bruce has passed,Thinking of you Karen

His laugh is still echoing in the hangar! Such a genuine person who made friends everywhere he went. So sorry for your loss Karen. Hayley and Andy

so sorry Karen. Much thanks and love to you for being such an amazing Wife, buddy, and carer for our special workmate. His laugh used to ring the full length of hangar 2, and put a smile on all our faces. Dave Gould

Very fond memories of such a great guy from "Burky" and the Burkill family

A great guy, total gentleman and always pleased to see you. Your smiling face and sense of humour will be sorely missed.
KD

Dear Karen, we´re so very sorry to hear the sad news of Bruce´s passing. A lovely man with the widest smile and heartiest laugh ever. Sending you our love and deepest sympathy, Chris and James