Peter NEILSON Obituary

Hi Loreen,
Sorry, to hear of the loss of Peter.

We pass on our condolences to you and the family.
Peter has been a great asset to our company over the years we have worked with him.
We had a good working relationship with Peter and always found him to be very flexible and ready to assist with any requirements.

It will be sad to lose your company as an affiliate and we wish you and the family all the best in the future

From Wade, Justin, Craig, and the team here at Bus Hire NZ
Warm Regards

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I'm so sorry for your loss Lorene..... I'm so lost for words at the moment as I don't know what more to say but had a beautiful heart for us all and had always carried that beautiful bright light where ever I'd see you both.... Werther if it was church days, Monday night dinners, and as a family that you both were with your own aswell as our brothers and sisters of our church and now I also need to say for you is that no matter what sister just keep shining, keep your cup filled and know you'll always have the beautiful memories you've had together as husband, wife, mum, dad aunty , uncle, and our Christian brothers and sisters being a part of your lives..... Keep glowing sister that's always been you!..... You've got this sister!... And love you always beautiful❤❤

Will always miss you Peter..... Rip and enjoy your new life in the heavens above until we all meet up again with love and grace from Darlene and Jordan Crossan ❤

Such a lovely man we feel blessed to have had in our lives. We met Pete as our school bus driver. One of my favourite memories of him was Valentine´s Day when my eldest had only been catching for a couple of weeks and was very late home. I was starting to panic when he arrived with the biggest smile on his face, Pete had stopped to get the entire bus slushies for a treat! He was so loved by so many, I will miss seeing him and catching up. Sending love and prayers, the Gilchrist and Price families.

Miss you papa Pete you always made me laugh and had some good chats on our pro love holidays away love shayara

Poppa Pete you have always loved us and everyone you knew unconditionally. A Godly man who focused on kingdom purposes and pursued life with a passion. Your infectious smile that lights up a room and your peaceful nature that easily connects with the hearts of others. You will be missed dearly your memories will forever live in our hearts Love always Marady and Taliah ❤

I met Pete in 2016 when he and Lorene opened their home to let me stay during a visit to NZ. I remember how kind he was and how patient he was when offering guidance and counsel. What struck me was just how 'solid as a rock' he was, always busy, always helping, always surrounded by loving people. He embodied these key ingredients that make up a GOOD LIFE and what an example he left for the rest of us! He will be missed!!! Lots of love to Lorene (Weens) and Brad!

Peter, a man who loved God with great passion and this same passion flowed into all he did & flowed out to everyone he connected with.
I can easily imagìne the look of pure joy & wonder on his face as he stepped into heaven & met Jesus & hear him say "I'm here! WOW, I'm here!!!"
It's been a privilege to know him & call him friend.
Love to all the family. You have lost a great totara tree

Absolutely heartbroken to find out you have gone big bro. Say hi to Mum and Dad for me. Arohanui xx

I wasn't ready to say goodbye my love

My Brother Pete in the Lord I think we meet end of year 2000 when I came home from chch working with Street van I was a field worker, I always found Peter very open for a time of support compassion, Man of God, humble
and He would spending time with anyone He new, encouraging each other in the The Lord Jesus, dearly miss Him but we know He's with His Lord and saviour Jesus Christ l, Praying and thinking of you Lorene and all the families

What a blessing it was to know you Peter. You were one of the most kindest, caring, patient people I know. You were Jesus hands and feet here on earth. I remember camping trips with airbeds that constantly deflated and the time you cheekily stopped off and bought restaurant dessert for yourself and Brent and returned home and sat at the dinner table and ate them while we were trying to put together a homemade dessert for everyone. I still smile at the time time we rode to the theatre in your big bus, just six of us. It was a treat, and we got free parking right outside!!! You will be missed.

Pete, will be remembered as a kind, gentle man. A man who loved the Lord Jesus Christ and showed it by the way he loved people. He always greeted with a smile and big hug and genuinely listened to what you had to say. Always happy to support a need with helping as the situation required.
Pete will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

We greatly appreciated Peter's wise and caring way which was so valued by us and some very needy people to whom he meant so much. He will be dèeply missed.
Our sincere condolences and love,
Tony and Christine Hañne

I love brother Peter! He loved and was kind to my sister who is with him and the father in heaven

Peter you will be forever in our hearts as a man of God that gave his everything. We will remember all the laughs we shared and know that you will be dancing in heaven and praising your father. See you again someday. Arohanui.

Pa to Rose and Papa to Marama. Arohanui Ake Ake Ake. See you and speak to you again soon Pa. I salute you. God's knight has been called Home.

My first connection with Pete was over a bus! I was training the NZ bus team on how to use the new BDCs that were being installed, he asked if I'd be training him, and I said no - I was only training NZ Bus staff. But being a bus person was enough for Pete!
That was at the first bible study I attended with him and Lor. We spent many years after that fellowshipping together with the Lord. Pete was the one we turned to for Christian advice and counsel because he knew his bible so well and loved God so wholeheartedly. He was a gentleman and a gentle man and if I were describe him in one word, I would say that he was noble. I so appreciate the kindness he always showed me, the friendship he gave me. It was an honour to know him and I will always carry him in my heart. 'Til we meet again, Pete, hamba kakuhle

Our world shattered to a million pieces when you left us, present with the lord earlier than we expected. Thank you for being the best grandfather to Azariah and the children, strong papa and dad for Pro Love who always led the way, fun and adventurous dad who loved well so grateful I was blessed of doing life with you. We will carry on with your torch of life and love forever and ever till we meet again. Please let Jesus know now all that we need down here on planet earth. Pro Love will look after Nana Lorene and we will soilder on as much as we can doing the things you loved. Love you always xxx

Peter was the most lovely man I have met in recent years. A kindhearted gentleman, I had the pleasure of working with him during our school holiday programmes. Seeing his smiley face in the morning to collect the children and hearing about his trip to Fiji, made my day. As I told him just a few weeks ago, I couldn´t do the programmes without him, and that the children looked forward to his bus trips, with many booking in just for the journey. I am extremely grateful to him and will miss him dearly.

Absolutely gutted to hear this news it was an honor and a pleasure working with such a nice man RIP Pete you will be missed

Sending love from Christchurch. Sorry I can´t make it back in time.

Love,
Cameron