Ian SEARLE Obituary

Sorry to hear of Ians death.A kind friend and always helpful when I had problems as President of NZMTA.

My sympathy to Colleen and family for their loss.

Ian was a founding member of the NZ Manipulative Therapists Association and became a tutor in the art and practice of manipulative technique in New Zealand and abroad. His contribution to the International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Therapists firstly as a delegate then as Secretary is immeasurable particularly his pursuit of cooperation and harmony between member organisations. I well remember his “back room” negotiations starting in the Canary Islands in the early 1970s and his continued dedication over many years to achieve this. No doubt his sense of fun helped in tight situations. Ian was a trusted friend and colleague who I greatly admired.
Rest well my friend.

Ace Neame.

The Executive and members of IFOMPT would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the Searle family on the passing away of Ian. He was our founding secretary and instrumental in shaping IFOMPT over the many years that he was involved.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. God Bless.

Dear Searle Family

Ian's hands were the best ever observed and encountered, this includes international colleagues. Ian's skills and healing were transmitted through his palms in a manner unsurpassed. It is no wonder he was at the forefront of manipulative physiotherapy.

Kindest

Malcolm and Susan Hood

On behalf of the Physiotherapy Staff at Whakatane Hospital we wish to send our condolences to Ian's family.
He will be missed. He has been an inspiration to us all and shaped many of our careers.

Ian was a life member of the NZ Society of Physiotherapists (now Physiotherapy New Zealand) because of his huge contributions to his profession. We're very grateful for the expertise he dedicated to the advancement of physiotherapy. On behalf of the National Executive and members of Physiotherapy New Zealand we extend our warmest sympathy to his family.

Our Love and Sympathy to you all Paul Louise and Families.
Robyn & Clinton Ashby and June Macdonald

On behalf of the Executive and members of the New Zealand Manipulative Physiotherapists Association we would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the family of Ian Searle. He was a giant of our Association and will be sorely missed. His legacy will live on.

So sorry to hear of Ian's death. He had a profound influence on my early learning of manual therapy techniques 25 years ago with his gentle hands and great teaching.May God bless you at this time of mourning.