Keith NELSON Obituary

Otago University Rugby notes Keith´s passing with great sadness. An All Black while playing for the club (1962). The club extents condolences to family and friends

My loving dad ...my mentor my hero
Will miss him terribly Ly
Rest now dad with mum and Toni
Always in my heart

We are deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Keith´s passing. He was a great man, a true friend of the Glen Eden Cash Stores, a wonderful family dentist, and an outstanding member of the community. Our heartfelt condolences to the family. From the late Rama Patel, Urmila, Sanjai, and Sunita.

he was a loyal member of the Piha Memorial Club and was on the committee for many years.

Haere ra Keith! In 1961 I stuck a photo of Keith and other Junior All Blacks on a 1961 French Team Tour poster.
Decades later, our families became friends, two of my family worked for Keith and I played Golden Oldies for Ponies with him....a most generous, modest, wonderful human being who will be sadly missed by anyone who has benefitted from knowing him.
Aroha to Deanna, Vikki and Trish xxx

Great guy. Sadly missed. Condolences to his family. Keith Stead

Memories long ago from Dunedin ,the Dental school where I worked with his lovely wife Aldyth helping the students attain there degrees !
In between times many parties and fun was had by all.
A truly lovely man in all respects.
My condolences to all the family.

Dear Trish, Vikki, Deanna, Bruce, Rhonda and families,

We were sad to read that Keith had passed away last week.
My dad, Jack loved his sister Rita and so did I. She taught me to dive off the rocks at Tibbs Beach just down the road from the Argyle Street home.
Bruce, you were a good friend at that age.
Our whole family basked in the glory of having an All Black in the family. We were so proud of Keith.
Trish and Vikki, it was a lovely morning two years ago when you and Keith came and looked at our old home in Jervois Road before it was sold. Do you remember Keith dashing up the narrow attic stairs like a 40 year old and getting wet paint on his pristine jumper? He had great stories and memories of his time living there during the war and they have added richness and understanding to our own family history. I am grateful.

I know my late brother John would join us in sending our love and prayers to you all as you farewell your special bloke.

Heather (nee McLeod) and Merv Hoe and family.

So very sad too hear this today...I worked for Keith at Glen Eden for quite a few years and so did my late mum Runa Halfpenny, also babysat the girls when young but not seen for a while unfortunately. Condolences too the girls and their families and too Trish...
Keith was a genuine, lovely guy...RIP

My thoughts go out to the family. So many many happy memories. Night Night God bless. X
Your nurse Trudie
of 1976

Keith was my friend and mentor in the cunning arts of the lineout, back in Ponsonby and All Black rugby days. I learnt more from him than anybody else. I fondly remember a great catchup with him in Wanaka a few years ago. Condolences to all his family . Peter Whiting

Sending our thoughts and condolences to you all. Lots of memories as kids visiting your Dad at the surgery in Glen Eden! Our Dad and yours no doubt shared a lot of memories together at the Ponsonby rugby club and beyond! Love Kay, Karen, Greg and Lisa Stark.