David BALLANTYNE Obituary

Dear Robyn, Nicole and Zac please accept my sincere condolences. David was a wonderful, generous supporter of young people in Auckland through Outward Bound. David cared about making a difference and creating opportunities for others. Because of David and Robyn dozens of young people have been able to experience the life changing impact of an Outward Bound course. It was an honour to work with David and Robyn. I know generations of Outward Bound Alumni will always remember David and his care and commitment making life a bit better for everyone.

Our deepest sympathies to Robyn, Nicole and Zac. David and Robyn have given so generously to ensure young people from Auckland can attend Outward Bound over the years and David completed his course in 2004. Many of our staff have reflected how wonderful their interactions have been with him over that time. He will be sorely missed.

Heartfelt condolences to Robyn, Nicole and Zac. May his soul rest in peace. I had the pleasure of serving on a Dio committee with David and our Daughters were in school together. We will remember him in our prayers and pray that God gives the family the strength to bear their loss. Darius, Edwina and Farrah Mistry

David was a colleague and friend for many years. He radiated joy and pleasantness whenever we met. Will always cherish our happy memories together. Rest in Peace my Friend. We will remember you with affection and gratitude. Love. Jai

First met David in 1977 in Form 1 and grew up with him at St Clair Beach, Dunedin. Have lots of good memories surfing together and doing what teenagers do. That led on to good times flatting together on the Gold Coast. David was always a great bloke to be around. Cherished memories of passing on our surf knowledge to Zac when I had my surf school at St Clair. Much love to Robyn, Nicole, Zac, Richard and Jayne

Dear Robyn, Nicole and Zac. Our deepest condolences on the passing of David. I have treasured memories of our time in London, and David and Robyn attending our wedding in Melbourne. David was always fun company, deeply intelligent and a wonderful husband and father. Feel grateful that we managed to catch up in Sydney last year. All our love, Debra, Chris, Luke and Matt xxxx

I have very fond memories of our time together at the Blue Star Group head office. Hard work and great fun with a good bugger. Safe travels David.

Dear Robyn Richard and Jayne and families Sincere condolences on the loss of David. I have very fond memories of him

Such a terrible, terrible loss. One of the real good guys. RIP David

Very sad to hear of David´s passing.I worked closely with David on several acquisitions whilst he was at Blue Star,he was clever and creative and part of a team that put together a very successful group of companies in the late 90s early 2000s

My thoughts are with you Robyn and family. I have treasured memories of David as a young professional, one of my first team members at Arthur Young. Liz Hickey.