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Jonathan TRACTOR Obituary
TRACTOR, Jonathan Ord (Joe). 10 November 1955 - 29 July 2013 Passed away Monday morning at our lovely home (Lower Moutere) looking over the valley, mountains, vineyards, orchards and the garden he put so much work into. We sure didn't see this coming. I would like to thank all our friends and families for the support, calls, emails, phone texts, flowers etc at this very sad time. Those that were with us when he passed, thanks for your help. Also the doctors and nurses at Nelson Hospital and the district nurse that helped us at home. As per Joe's wishes he wanted to be put into a cardboard box (didn't quite get that wish), a quick burn, chucked on the mantelpiece and when I'm ready take him home to Auckland for a farewell party. Will let everyone know about a month out when it will be so anyone flying in from other NZ centres and overseas have time to book airfares. ETA about end of September. He was the love of my life and Swamp (died 9 July 1980 whom we both loved - Joe saw him on Saturday morning so he knew his time was up even before we were told by the doctors) came to take him away to join the rest of their friends. We've had a fabulous life together, but it has ended all too soon. Ride on Tractor, Go Party with all that have gone before us, and be there to greet us when we all meet and party together again. Love You for Eternity Your Wife and Soul Mate . . . Janis Contact Janis at [email protected]
Memories and Condolences
for Jonathan TRACTOR
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peter sweeney
August 29, 2013
so very sorry to hear this we were good friand along time ago I taught him to ride a bike He and whent back along way My best frind at school buy joe
Brenda Frear
August 8, 2013
So sorry to hear the sad news.. Loving thoughts are with you Janis, stay strong. Wish we could have got down again to see you both but will make sure I come down to Auckland to say goodbye to such a full of life icon. Keep laughing that unforgettable laugh Tractor and I will know where you are when we meet again.
August 6, 2013
Sorry to hear Janis,its been a long time. Regrets to hear the news of Tractors passing,we had some fun. Kerry AAMC
Eddie Nua
August 5, 2013
Joe "Bloody" Ord, I'll miss that grumbly snarly voice of yours! "Never judge a book by its cover" and that best sums you up my friend! I enjoyed working with you immensely (Moyes & Groves), you were entertaining, worldly, knowledgeable, fierce and a lovable rogue! I still laugh when I think about your story of "the cabin boy and the last apple at the bottom of the barrel!
August 5, 2013
Joe, I can't believe you've really gone. Although I still feel your spirit around. You're making sure we're all O.K. and I think you're a bit lonely up there. You and Janis mean so much to me. You always had the best parties and bought the best presents! When I was lying in a hospital bed with tubes sticking out of me - your flowers and choccies really made my day. Joe, you had an open heart and a truthful tongue. You were one of a kind. Gone but not forgotten. Love Andrea B xx
Kev Benson
August 5, 2013
Mate,
you were my mentor and wisest friend.
I will be lost without our regular chats.
See you in modelling heaven one day
Den George
August 4, 2013
You've always been one to surprise us Joe.You could've chosen a different way to do it this time mate. You will always be one of those larger than life characters in my life and I will remember you forever. Ride on, catch ya later. Have them lined up for me when I get there.
August 4, 2013
Go well Joe. So sad to hear about your passing last week..Jenny xx
Doug Hays
August 4, 2013
Well Tractor very sad to hear that you have passed to the Great Ride in the Sky, meet alot of great people through you and your were always a character no one will forget, Doug, Erin, Lindsay and Nicole Hays
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