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David RUSSELL Obituary

RUSSELL, Dr David Garrett. Dave, you are already so sadly missed. Loving father of Saskia, Oliver and Zara. Deeply loved by Tanja. Much loved son of Garrett and Jan Russell, loving brother to Emma De Roquefeuil (Australia). Cherished by his family and friends. You lived your life loud and your laughter made us smile. Your passion for Chiropractic care was immensely inspiring and you touched so many hearts. Your unconditional love and generosity to so many will be sorely missed. You will always and forever be in our hearts.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on May 9, 2020.

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Jacqueline Ko

January 13, 2021

Dear Russell Family,

I have just learnt of David's news from overseas. He was the first and one of the best chiropractor my family and I have met many years ago. If I wasnt already in my 2nd or 3rd year law degree then, I almost got motivated to change to chiro! He was a very sincere, kind, pleasant, fun and inspiring person to be around. Deeply sadden with this news but to trust that Dave is in a better place now.

Hope all is well and better soon for the family.

Renata Stent

July 10, 2020

Only just learnt of David's passing. My thoughts are with his family and the Chiropractic community

Felix

July 1, 2020

I am deeply saddened by the news. Dave had a wonderfully outgoing personality and a heart warming laugh that always shared liberally. It was amazing how many things we could talk about despite our generational gap. We would chat about his love for music, gigs and travelling. Laughs were shared at every appointment and there was never a dull moment. No matter how you were feeling, his attitude would rub off on you immediately. He was a man I looked up to and offered guidance.

I hope he knew the impact he must've had on many lives if not a huge impact on mine. I wish his family and three young kids a healthy upbringing and a bright future and his dog Snoop many treats.

Thanks to him i am able to live a relatively normal life, mostly free from back pain. and for that i am eternally grateful.

We will miss you dearly dave. rest easy

Amanda Pierce

May 24, 2020

Takuta Dave, one of my son's, Ethan has been calling for you lately. He really appreciated that you knew how to make him comfortable. You once gave him a toy activator and he took that thing to bed and carried it around pretending to be like you for weeks. I'm sure our whnau were not the only ones who cried to sleep recently when we heard you'd passed on. Your healing hands have been with our whnau for almost 10 years. I remember being a very cynical, apprehensive and pregnant client attending the clinic for the first time at the NZ College of Chiropractic. You were on the team of supervising staff and made such a difference to my wellbeing. My sleep and digestion improved. My sense of touch hyper-heightened in a good way, to the extent I noticed for the first time exactly where my nerves, organs and bones were. Later, I got sudden onset of sciatica and was in agony. I showed up heavily pregnant and demanded to be seen at the fully booked clinic. Matt from Australia was my intern and you showed him how to treat me. I left completely healed, it was a real turning point for me. Another time I pranked you into thinking you'd put my back out (people were always more serious when I was pregnant). We laughed so hard we cried. We repeated that prank over the years through all 3 pregnancies and played it on unsuspecting interns and staff who needed a good laugh. In your own practice our whnau loved hearing you share about your whnau. My kids love that you are a dad and enjoyed quizzing you about your kids My husband needed a clinician who was relatable as a bloke. Your banter and friendly nature put us all at ease. Thanks for being such a contribution to our lives. Rest easy friend. From our whnau to yours thanks for the difference you make in the world, he really loved sharing about you with us, Aroha atu, aroha mai.

Annica Larsdotter

May 24, 2020

Mate,
Thank you for great times had, amazing laughs and wisdom shared during my time in Auckland. I have marvelled at your contributions to chiropractic from the sidlines over the years. In awe, inspired and sad I trust you are continuing spreading the word in that amazing way that only you can wherever you are, until the end of time.
Love, respct, peace and gratitude my friend.

Dave Kelly

May 17, 2020

Dave was great at challenging everyone else, to think deeper, debating the philosophical arguments; but, in the middle of that, he would crack a joke which would bring out that loud infectious laugh. He was obviously a stalwart in our profession, pushing the wheelbarrow of holism, but always made you feel better about yourself by just being around him.
We'll miss you sorely, Dave.
Dave Kelly

Alex Wild

May 16, 2020

An unfathomable loss, the passion and commitment to chiropractic extended far and wide. Had he had such a vast influence on so many. Thank you for everything you taught us.
Our love and warmest thoughts rest with Dave's family and friends; having to navigating this challenging time.
Much love from the Wild family.

Louise Farrelly

May 16, 2020

Goodbye my friend.
I'm lost for words......I will miss your booming voice and beautiful belly laugh....it was contagious.
You have taken a piece of my heart with you.
Louise
Aka "Lizardo"

Louise

May 16, 2020

Jacki Remihana

May 16, 2020

Dave... your words, wisdom, love and that laugh will be always remembered. My girls and I are that much richer for having you in our lives. You have gone far too early my friend. Sweet child o mine will forever be our song. All our love and thoughts with Tans, kids and all those you brightened the lives of.

Kimberly Harpur

May 16, 2020

I've known David for over 20 years, after being at Chiropractic College with him.
We were a small group of students being the first few groups of a new college in Auckland City.
We all got to know each other well over those years, and even though time has passed, and our lives have taken their own paths, I will always feel a great sense of loss that your infectious smile and booming laugh will no longer be seen and heard on this plane.
I hope that you have found peace now.
My love and thoughts go out to his family during this sad and difficult time.

Grayson & Dave last Oct 2019 at UCA Seminar

Warren Grayson Nolan

May 15, 2020

Grayson & Dave at UCA Seminar Oct 2019

Warren Grayson Nolan

May 15, 2020

I remember David from my years in College in the late 90's as a kind heart good-natured man. He had not changed when I met him over two decades later last October in a national seminar in the United Kingdom as he was promoting chiropractic across the globe. He left a great legacy but left to soon, a great loss.

My sincere thoughts are with his family at this time.

Junichi Araya

May 15, 2020

David,
I will always remember the fun times we've had in Tokyo 25 years ago. Thank you for the great memories.
My deepest sympathies to all of your family.

Didi Velkova

May 14, 2020

We are very sad of Dave's passing away. He was an incredible person and professional. Our hearths are full of love and great memories. Our deepest sympathies to Tanja and the kids. You will be missed, Dave, RIP.

Myron Brown

May 14, 2020

The chiropractic profession has suffered an irreplaceable loss. May Dave's family be blessed by the many who so appreciated Dave and share your bereavement.
Myron Brown, DC
Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA

sam liveriadis

May 14, 2020

Fond memories of a fresh graduate who came to start his Chiropractic career with us here in Melbourne. It was a gift being part of your journey Dave. Your memory will live on in all of us.
Our love goes out to Tanja, your children and family.
With deepest sympathy, Sam and Mary Liveriadis.

Yolanda Boote

May 13, 2020

Dave you brought out the best in people but particularly your students. You are deeply missed.
Deepest sympathy and thoughts to Tanja and children.

Hamish MacMillan

May 13, 2020

Always outspoken, always leading, always passionate. That laugh, that beard. Always striving for the best for others and for chiropractic.

You will be missed.

Paul Needham

May 13, 2020

Mate!! I will always remember the booming laugh, life of the party. As a student, what a classmate, as a Mentor constantly getting my hand slapped for telling the students things they weren't supposed to know. You will be missed. Condolences to Dave's family.

John Loveday

May 13, 2020

To Tanya and family - sadness is a shallow word when reflecting on Dave's life, his irreplaceable contribution to the profession he so loved and those of us who were fortunate enough to be touched along the way, will cherish his memory. He had that innate and God given gift of knowing how to connect on a deep level with people, no matter who you were and we are all the richer for our experiences with him. He inspired us all and called us to think about our convictions, dogma and beliefs.
Through their pain, his children will eventually realise the amazing legacy he gave them.
Thank you Dave for teaching us what real friendship means !!

John

Brendan Legg

May 13, 2020

David was one of the best friends I've ever had, and I can't believe he is gone. So many great memories over the years. He will be sorely missed. My sincerest condolences to all of his family in NZ and Australia.

Love,

Brendan, on behalf of Hiroko, Gary, Norma and Catherine

Graduation evening

Mari Volker

May 12, 2020

Dave, I learn't from you for 3 years at NZCC. You really listened to my questions and concerns and offered kind words and constructive advice. You were the first mentor to teach me about the importance of delivering 'the truth' to my clients and deliver my reports in a philosophically congruent way. I appreciated your light heartedness in times where us students felt heavy. I am sorry you had to go. I hope that wherever you are, you feel immense joy, love and lightness. My love and thoughts for Tanja and your children

Joyce Sutton-Davis

May 12, 2020

Dave, you were such an encouragement and inspiration to me. I cherish the time that we worked together and can still hear the sound of your laugh booming through the clinic. I'm so sorry that you're gone and send all my love to your family at this time. I'll carry your memory with me in practice and will do my best to be the best chiropractor that I can be. Rest in peace

Paul Oakley

May 12, 2020

I am shocked. I, very unfortunately, never got to meet you in person but as we became friends over many discussions on Research Gate, became very fond of you and your important work for chiropractic. A great mind and soul. Rest in Peace Dr. Russell. I feel for your family...

Caroline, Theo and Rosie Haught

May 12, 2020

My deepest sympathies to Tanja and family. I'm heartbroken to hear of your loss and cant imagine how you must be feeling right now. We'll miss his warm, cheerful face and funny stories at our chiropractic appointments. Thinking of you x

Kimberley Collins

May 12, 2020

My big fellow Aussie mate! It was such an awesome pleasure to be taught by you and just know you as a person! Thanks for your passion for Chiropractic and just being you! It was comforting to hear that familiar strong Aussie accent across the Chiro Centre, when I was so far from home. Such a bright shining spark of life you were. You always had time for everyone and made everyone feel worthy of your time. Your laugh could be heard booming across any room. I send my up most heart felt love to you and your family! You will be truly missed! x

Chiro skills class circa 2006. You inspired us to strive for greatness, to care with our hearts and minds, and to laugh long and often. RIP

Sally Bonynge (McKerrow)

May 12, 2020

Frosini Konidaris

May 12, 2020

Feeling blessed to have known you Dave. Thank you so much for your dedication to this profession. My heart goes out to your family, Tanja and your children. X

Paul Jin

May 12, 2020

Rest in peace Dr. Russel. I am so grateful that I was able to do my profcom assignment on you. It was a pleasure to witness you banter with your patients and care for them so passionately. I know you will be deeply missed.

May 12, 2020

Dave, I had a pretty rough time at college and to be honest I did not think I was going to make it. You were honest, frank and gave me encouragement when I needed it. A but kicking when that didn't work but the Number one thing was you believed in me. Thank you for your time. I am like many others deeply saddened by your untimely passing. I wish it could have been different for you. May you rest int he loving arms of God the father.

Peace be upon you and yours!

love Jake

Jesse Cleave

May 12, 2020

Rest in peace.

It was an honour to know you and to see the positive impact you had on so many up and coming Chiropractors.

My deepest sympathies to Tanja and rest of your family

Jolanta Williams

May 12, 2020

I hope you have found your peace Dave. Thanks for your huge contribution to our profession, and for being such an instrumental part of who we are today. You have left behind many heavy hearts - you will be sorely missed xo
Jolanta Williams

Valerie Tan

May 12, 2020

Dave. I miss you already. Your zest for life and commitment to excellence was inspiring. I love how you were always up for anything and pushed others to step up in every way. Thanks for gatecrashing my date the last time I saw you. It was nice to reconnect. I'll always have the fondest memories of you, your ridiculous smile and contagious laugh. Rest in peace D-Russ. Love to Tanja and the kids.

Elise McMinn

May 12, 2020

Dave I was so sad to hear of your passing. Your help in getting through chiropractic college and advice along the way was deeply appreciated. I hope you are at peace. Sending love to your family at this very difficult time.

Rebecca Kara

May 12, 2020

A hole has been made that can never be filled. Sending my condolences and love to all those who are feeling the loss of such an amazing man, especially Dr Russell's family, and close friends. The profession is ever grateful for your contributions and charisma. You are missed.

Jiyun Rhee

May 12, 2020

Rest in peace Dr Russell
My deepest sympathy to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jo Wilson

May 12, 2020

Rest In Peace D Russ... you have touched and shaped the lives and careers of many. Your infectious energy and steadfast philosophical views will be fondly remembered. You will be sadly missed. X

Rahmel Family

May 11, 2020

We cannot believe it. We're so glad we got to have dinner and drinks with you in Melbourne. Love to all the family in this painful time. We hope you and Stevo are having a beer in heaven together.
Love The Rahmels

joy white

May 11, 2020

so sorry to see ya leave us behind... so much life and love you had... hope your sitting back having mageritas some where like in a Jimmy Buffet song. Love to your Tanja and your children. You wont be forgotten. xx

Jarod Kim

May 11, 2020

Rest in Peace Dr Russell.

I never told you this but you were one of the chiropractor I looked up to, one day wish I could walk the path you were going.

Hope you are well up there.

Aaron

May 11, 2020

I hope you are in peace Dave. Thank you for the support and challenge. Condolences and thoughts with the family

Krystal Short

May 11, 2020

Rest in Peace,I a sorry to hear of this loss. Nga Mihi Nui

Sheetal

May 11, 2020

Such a sad loss of a kind and funny man, a passionate chiropractor. Lots of love and light to his family.

Israel Lewis

May 11, 2020

I learnt many lessons from you but I'll always remember the smile/laugh you gave me when you said Izzy, always have cash, ideally in a money clip in your pocket. You'll always feel good, even if you have no bookings for that day. It's a lesson I follow through most days and a lesson I'll always remember you by. RIP Dr DR

Jess Croft

May 11, 2020

It is hard to find the right words to thank such a wonderful man, with a huge heart, huge laugh, and huge amount of passion for all of us (His Chiropractic Students and Colleagues)!! I am so very grateful for his guidance, support, knowledge, and sense of fun!!
My thoughts are with your family at this time

Karishma

May 11, 2020

We have lost someone amazing. Your laugh and smile will always be remembered. May you Rest In Peace Dr Russell xx

Louise Christophersen

May 11, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. Dave was a great man. Full of laughter and passion for life and for chiropractic. My thoughts are with you all

May 11, 2020

My deepest sympathy to Tanya and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time and may his soul rest in peace.

Annette Huang

May 11, 2020

My deepest sympathy to Tanja and the family. I remember Dave fondly, from dreadlocks to suit, and appreciate his work and passion for chiropractic. With love, Annette

Melanie Morrison

May 10, 2020

So incredibly sad that the world has lost this amazing man. I'll forever wish I had told Dave how much of a difference he made in our lives and to thank him for all his support and guidance over the many years my family and I have been patients. Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Tanja, Saskia, Oliver and Zara and all David's family and friends on your loss. It was a privilege to have known your David and he will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Dave.

Adele Lorigan

May 10, 2020

So sorry to hear of Dr Russell's passing and great sadness. My condolences to the family. You will be remembered for your dedication to Chiropractic and the hours you spent to teach and impart the philosophy, art and science of Chiropractic, specifically Activator technique and teaching me how to set up a side posture adjustment. Be at peace Dave.

Mary

May 10, 2020

I hope you are at peace, wherever you may be. Your vision will live on.

Charlie

May 10, 2020

You were such a kind, funny, clever, effervescent human and I loved being around you. Your dedication to Chiropractic and your wisdom was incredible. I'm so sad I won't get to party with you on this Earth, I was so looking forward to seeing you again at the Lectures. Deepest condolences to your family and loved ones, you are in my thoughts x x

Liz

May 10, 2020

Still in disbelief myself so I cannot fathom the feelings of those he was closest to. Dave was the kind of man who found time for you. Passionate about chiropractic. Passionate about teaching, serving and research and the accuracy of it. Passionate about life. What I love, and will take forward from Dave was his deep understanding and critical thinking, seemingly boundless energy, laugh, and love. He is irreplaceable, his lessons are not. I shall take forward all the great things Dave reminds me of and hold those close to my heart. Huge condolences to the whole family.

Benny

May 9, 2020

it was my honour to spend time with you at the Edinburgh Lectures. One could only be impressed and inspired by your passion for Chiropractic. Your passing is a devastating loss to the profession. Our love and light to your family at these darkest of times from Wales.

May 11, 2020

RUSSELL, David. Our deepest condolences to the family of David Russell. A much loved man whose smile and laugh brightened any occasion. We will miss you very much. Love the Franich Family.

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