Kim FRANCIS Obituary

Dear Prue and family.
It was with great sadness that I learnt of Kim's sudden passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I have vivid memories of bible class camps with Kim at Somervell Presbyterian church and visiting him at Knox College and Papapkura Military Base many years ago.
I regret not keeping in touch but know he remained a man committed to The Lord and his family. I admired his courage to take a stand on issues of faith even against great opposition. Kim also had a kind and gentle heart for those in need.
He is with The Lord now - well done, good and faithful servant.

The family of Roma Mason would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Kim's family he was a wonderful friend and comfort to our Mum and ourselves. Rest in Peace

Dear Prue and your loving family,
We are sad and shocked that your family and St Andrews church in New Plymouth have lost such a wonderful Messenger of God. We were privileged to having had the opportunity to get to know you on a friendly basis during our temporary stays in New Plymouth; we will always remember your kindness and hospitality. Kim was a remarkable human being. Please receive our most sincere condolences with this tremendous loss of your loving husband, Kim.
Albert and Anette van Driel, Centurion,
South Africa.

So sad to hear of Rev Francis passing. He always inspired us with his stand and honesty. A great loss for Taranaki and large shoes to fill. Prayers with you at this time Lee and Robyn Edmonds Auckland.

I will always remember the warm welcome my son (age 3) and I received when we attended St Andrews for the first time in 1998 having recently arrived in NZ from South Africa. Although our stay in New Plymouth was less than a year, our memories of St Andrews will last forever (thank you Kim, the welcome the first day and friendliness afterwards made such a difference). May you rest in peace.

Pru and family

We in the South and saddened to hear of Kim's death. He was a true friend and warrior from out days at Knox . We will miss him as you will.
May god strengthen you with his love

Cam Weston Dunedin

Pru and Family
The Westons from the deep south are saddened to hear of Kim's sudden passing. A great friend and warrior from days and Knox and since.
May God strengthen you with his love.

Cam Weston

When we were in New Plymouth we saw Kim as a man of Christian integrity who fought hard for the integrity of the church. He had our greatest respect. Our condolences to the family. Selwyn and Sue Long, Waimate Sth Canterbury.

In 1963 I travelled from Gympie Qld with my brother Lindsay, parents Glady & Horrie Francis, our Grandmother Francis and Alan & Sylvia Bunter. We had the most wonderful Christmas with our New Zealand relatives - Aunty Win, Uncle Phil, and cousins Lesley, John & Kim. Thank you Kim for the beautiful memories. Later my sister Glenise and husband Graham met Kim, Prue and Family sharing more wonderful times. Taken too soon.
from
Narelle Francis (cousin) from Traveston

Sending our love and prayers from Kim's many Aussie cousins and Aunty Merl to Prue & Family, John & Family.
Will be with you in thoughts on Friday.

Prue, our love and prayers to you at this time. We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Kim's passing. We weep with you but rejoice that Kim is with his Lord. May wonderful memories shared with a wonderful man sustain you at this time & in the days and months to come.

Dear Prue and family. Our hearts go out to you at this time. We pray that you will be surrounded by love and experience Gods presence in the coming days and weeks. Our thoughts will continue to be with you.
Regards,

When I was a teenager, I spent a lot of time at Kim and Prue's place with their son Andrew. Kim was an imposing figure but he had a gentle heart. He accepted me for who I was as a person and I'll always respect him for that. That home was always a welcoming and caring place for me and any others that dropped in (which were many and often). He will not only be missed immensely buy the family but also by the community. He went by many titles, but one could always call him friend. You will be missed Special K.

Prue and Family,
Our deepest sympathy.
Lynn & Christine O'Keeffe

The Cope Family of New Plymouth pray that God will provide grace and comfort in this time of grief for the immediate family and the faith family at St Andrews. God Bless and farewell to a man who ran the race well. May you rest in Peace Kim with the God you served well.

Deepest sympathy Prue and family. A lovely man taken too soon. Donna Stratton