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Ian McKELLAR Obituary

McKELLAR, Ian John. Ian died tragically on 26 March 2014, aged 51 years. Loved son of Joy Whitmore (McKellar) and Bruce McKellar. Cherished brother of Ross and Sonia, brother-in-law of Stephanie. Worshipped uncle to Alexandra, Sophie and Phoebe. Dearly, beloved partner of Neil. Loyal, compassionate friend to many. You will live in our hearts forever. A celebration of his life will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank on Tuesday 1 April at 12 noon. All communications to PO Box 301468, Albany, Auckland 0752.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Mar. 29 to Mar. 31, 2014.

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Elliot

December 15, 2024

September 26, 2014

Hi Ian, I found out today about your passing over. I remember meeting you in Ponsonby, we were going in different directions and said we'd catch-up. You mentioned Karma had a lot to do with your life. What stands out in my memory is your witty playful humour, when were in Air Traffic Control. "Cheers Mate. See you on the other side."
Danny Orani

Jon Arvidson

April 22, 2014

Ian you were a Roman Candle which burned brightly for a short time.

You helped so many.

Love from your ex-flatmate, brother and friend

Jono

Jan Howe

April 18, 2014

Ian, it has taken me a wee while to write this farewell to you.

I have fond memories of you at Stanmore Bay. How you took such great care of our baby sister, your loving nature to your mother Joy, brother Ross,and father Bruce. My outstanding memory was sports days when those long legs came to the fore, for you.
I shall forever see you with that beautiful smile, I see it now, in my minds eye, at the outdoor concert "In the park", which Joy and I attended, siting on the grass, when you happened to find us.
It is a happy memory for me, something to treasure.

April 9, 2014

big Ian i can not believe what I have heard. You are one of the few people I had complete trust and faith in. I always expected you to be successful in everything you put your mind to.I will never forget when you won pick six at the gallops and you thought you had won $50K and you had in fact won $100K. i was so impressed. The thing I loved about you most was you was you believed in me with my passion with the horses and I still watch our video when vinnie barbarino was a star at cambridge and we had such a great drive home to auckland. will always remember you big ian. go vinnie!!

Chris

April 9, 2014

I miss you.

Christine Spicer

April 3, 2014

Dearest Ian
We had a connection which seemed to defy location. Even from the other side of the world one of us would think or speak of the other out of the blue and then the other would ring, text or even happen to walk right by. Last Tuesday out of the blue I was suddenly thinking of you. Caught in amongst my own life events, this time I didn't ring. And I have to trust that this time it was exactly as you wished it and that you are now in a place of surrender, beauty and peace. You are a beautiful being, bringing such love out in everyone even now in your passing. I keep seeing your smile and hearing your voice. My heart is hurting and I will miss you. Your being here mattered to me. I remember all those times at Waiheke enjoying our catch and your wine, evenings in Mt Eden in front of the fire and of course the mirror for the massage clinic room that took soooo long to arrive! Just a little one would have been fine! Lunches, coffees, movies, philosophising, swapping treatments, laughing, sharing our hearts dreams and secrets. You were a regular friend at our table as our boys Nick and Tim were growing up and provided a caring listening ear as we ventured through those years. Thank you for being you. Big Love always xxxx

Wayne Beverley

April 2, 2014

Ian - we knew one another to pass greetings and pleasant conversation whether it be at Les Mills or as you strolled along Ponsonby Road. A lovely guy and most surely gone to soon.

Peter Bonney

April 2, 2014

Dear Ian,

We loved you. You've left a hole in our world. It's a hole the size of a plate full of ribs, fresh off the barbecue at Clear Lake, followed by your enthusiastic introduction to s'mores. It's the size of a bag of cream puffs from Beard Papa in San Francisco. It's the size of a Thanksgiving dinner on a balmy November evening in Auckland.

Alison remembers meeting in San Francisco and going to Tartine for fresh sourdough and duck confit, and you making sandwiches as Alison drove north to Clear Lake as the sun set, and absolutely just savouring the moment.

To Simon and Auriol you were like a big joyful uncle, never arriving empty handed, always up for whatever was happening. "Oh yeah!", you'd say, in your best American accent. "Oh yeah!"

You and Simon went at it hammer and tongs when we got our new ping pong table. You were sweating, but trusted your lucky white socks to see you through.

On your first visit to Clear Lake, you came out in your speedos, and the ladies in our cabin immediately decided they had their own pool boy. And they did: you embraced the role, relishing a chance to help others feel special.

That was your gift. You made us feel special. A massage was never just a massage, it was a whole mind and body experience. You called Peter "Big Pete" with an affectionate grin, even though he was anything but. You put everyone at ease. You loved to sit and listen to Auriol on the violin or Simon on the cello.

Alison remembers being in the hospital with pneumonia, and you came to visit even though you hadn't known each other long. It meant a lot to her.

You and Simon shared a special passion for ribs off the barbecue, and for Beard Papa. "So good, man!" That American imitiation again. "So good!"

And that's what it was. So good.

We will miss you so.

Love forever,
the Bonneys

April 1, 2014

To Joy, Bruce and families it so hard to believe that someone who obviously had a brilliant life to live with wonderful friends and family is no longer here to laugh and enjoy his life.
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Love Mandy & Tui

Tracie

April 1, 2014

Ian, such a nice, kind guy. Thanks for all you did for Dean, i hope you find the peace you deserve.

Christine Price

March 31, 2014

Dear Ian you gave so much of yourself to so many. I will always be grateful that I spent time with you. You were loved and admired and will be so missed. I cannot be there to celebrate your life, but you will always be in my heart. Love and strength to your family and so many friends.
Christine Price, London, Auckland, Dunedin

Tracey Howe

March 31, 2014

I remember Glenn & I walking to the Stanmore Bay Dairy which your parents owned. 50c got a big bag of lollies in those days. Sometimes you served us and we were so envious of you living behind a lolly shop. I have vague memories of BBQs where our parents had a great time and we had to amuse ourselves. Ian you were always nice to me and Glenn. You didn't tease me - thank you for that. May you be in peace Ian.

My dear Joy, Mum and I both wish we could be there for you. Just to give you a hug or hold your hand.

Alex Lee

March 31, 2014

Such a wonderful soul. I shall miss your friendship. Rest well

Abbie Morgan

March 31, 2014

Oh Ian, my heart hurt when I heard the news. You were a blessing to this world and left far too soon. Xxx

Kirsten

March 31, 2014

Ian, thank you so much for your generous heart and being a really special person. We will miss your wonderful smile, laugh and funny nicknames. You were extremely talented and irreplaceable. You have touched so many lives and helped so many people. You will be greatly missed. Be at peace. We will always remember you.

March 31, 2014

Dearest Ian! Your passing sadden me greatly. You have been thought of you often since we last talked, and I had wondered many times when you would visit SF again. I wish I had sent a text, an e-mail...regrets! Rest in peace sweet man. Sending a huge hug from my heart.

David and Martin Robins

March 31, 2014

It seems so long since we where playing in the courtyard of Whangaparaoa primary in the 70's. Although our 3 paths crossed again only shortly, in Air Traffic Control,you have often been in our conversations over the years. Rest in peace and our sincere best to your family.

Ann Purton

March 31, 2014

Ian, such fun memories of working with you in Auckland Tower and your wonderful sense of humour. You were always thoughtful and kind. I remember you bringing me dinner when I had come home from day surgery. I think of you talking about your connection to the Chathams. And you took time to catch up with me in Christchurch when you were visiting your brother and his family. You will be deeply missed.

Andrew Gill

March 31, 2014

Dear Ian, I sent you a text last week to say Hi and wondered why I did not get your usual witty response. When I heard of your death I was truly saddened.
My trips back to Auckland will not be the same without your brilliant massages, the witty banter and the catch ups about wine and life.
May you have found peace now.

Christopher Wang

March 31, 2014

Thank you for EVERYTHING you have taught me and shared with me…My heart will always belongs to you and love you forever…xoxo

Bones, Bolsamic & Barolo

Sarah-Jane Attias

March 31, 2014

Dearest Darling Ian, my heart is heavy to think that we will not met again over wine and marrow bones; over discussions of mutual patients; over ideas of building ways to help and enable more people in their wellbeing. Rest easy now my love. My deep condolences and courage to your loved ones. xx

Tracey Bakker

March 31, 2014

Ian you passing leaves an enormous gap.There are so few in life like you- generous of spirit, caring and compassionate. I can't even begining to say how much I will miss our restaurant reviews, solving the problems or the world, dinners,laughing,Waiheke, your skill at your craft and overall making my world a better place to be in.Last Tuesday will be tresured forever. I hope you have found peace my beautiful friend.

March 31, 2014

A wonderful last dinner together in London and memories of a terrific person. Rest in peace dear friend. Our condolences Neil. Gabrielle and Kenneth Corbett. Kuala Lumpur

Lynda Jameson

March 30, 2014

May you shine in heaven as you did on earth.

Lynda Jameson

March 30, 2014

My darling Ian. I have shared so many trips away with u and have had some amazing times. You are the most giving, caring man I know and I will miss u so much. Always in my heart.

Chris Drew

March 30, 2014

Ian. You were a good friend and a gentleman. Always remember your sense of humour. Rest now WingCo.

Martin Boult

March 30, 2014

So very sad to hear of your passing Ian. Our days growing up together in Whangaparaoa and Orewa were the stuff of dreams. Life by the beach, radio-voice overs on the school broadcast system, 11 year-old political foes in the 1975 general election, camping adventures up north and then leaving school to build our careers. I was always in awe of your account of the stressful testing to become an air-traffic controller. There you were, living such an exciting life, travelling the world and fitting in a few good rounds of golf on the side. While we did not see much of each other in recent years you often crossed my thoughts. I am sad to think we will not have the chance to share a few vino's and a catch up on life's twists and turns. Find peace and rest well my friend.

Andy Cooke

March 30, 2014

Shocked really, I totally enjoyed working with in the 90's. I found your company enjoyable and refreshing. Not something I say lightly I promise. Wine, food, coffee exercise plenty to talk about. I am very saddened even though we didn't keep in touch World's apart in many ways but someone I have always had good memories and look back In fondness of what little time we shared.

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