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Dirk Roelof ZANDSTRA

Dirk ZANDSTRA Obituary

ZANDSTRA, Dirk Roelof. 20 June 1961- 13 September 2012. Died suddenly at home Thursday morning whilst waiting for the sun to rise to go out for his morning run with Millie. Friend and partner for 30 years and loving husband to Anna, the most terrific dad to Mikayla and Mitchell, adored son of Velma (and the late Hank), brother of Diane and the late Delphine. Favourite son-in-law of Joanne and the late Ray Snowden, brother-in- law to Kerry and Kathy, Phillip and Julie, Uncle to Chris, Sam, Matt and Katie, Elise and Amelia. Gone to play and supervise rugby in the sky. Left too soon, but we enjoyed your wit, humour and generosity, whilst you were here. 5 o'clock drinks won't be the same or the catch up gossip of the day in the spa. Sorry I couldn't save you, I did try really hard. Mikayla and Mitchell have lost their mentor and best friend but your wisdom and love will carry them always and I'll just have to tell you everything that is going on. Miss you honey xxx A service for Dirk will be held at Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Road, Tauranga on Tuesday September 18th at 1.30pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Tauranga Sports Rugby Club which may be left at the service. Elliotts Funeral Services Tauranga FDANZ

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 14, 2012.

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Ron Hughes

August 29, 2016

Dirk, you were a good mate and I have only learnt recently of your passing , a deep shock, always will be in our thoughts .

Laurie Heatherley

October 12, 2012

Weare so sorry for your loss. Dirk you were a great man and always fun to be around always smiling , you were always the fisrt to say yes I can help. We have only just found out and cannot believe it rest in peace mate. The Heatherley's

September 17, 2012

here is to all those great times we shared on and off the field...thanks mate!!
Brian Blackler Australia

Robyn and Craig Davis

September 17, 2012

Will never forget you and the wonderful memories and fun times in London that we had with you (Tarzan) and Anna (Jane). You always were the constant, the quiet, smiling, sweet, unassuming rock with so much to give and all with the mighty kindness of a gentle man. You will forever be in our hearts Dirk... always.

September 15, 2012

Dirk, words cannot express how much we will miss you. Nothing could ever prepare us for this. We all feel so empty and sad. We will always hold a special place in our hearts for you.

Rest easy. Love Nicola, Raymond, Tiffany and Justina xxxx

Jenny Gower

September 15, 2012

A lovely lovely man gone way too soon. Sending lots and lots of love your way Anna, Mikayla and Mitchell. Such great memories of happy times at Rotoiti. Jenny, David, Hannah and Tom Gower xxxxx

Sandy O'Brien

September 15, 2012

Our love and thoughts are with you Anna, Mikayla and Mitchell at this hugely sad time. He was a lovely man and will be missed by all those who knew him. Sandy, Courtney and Lexi

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