Roger WHATMAN Obituary

Very sorry to read this news. Remember a close friend in Christchurch. Many hours spent kicking a ball around Malvern Park. Sympathy to all his family

Being at Roger's service brought back so many memories of Lance's farewell. So many similar accolades. Great men-great memories
Bob and Louise Oliphant.

A great team mate when the Grammar 3rd grade won the Auckland championship in 1965.
Always admired Roger’s rugby achievements. Fond memories of him singing Monday Monday, a Mamas and Papas huge hit. Rest in peace my friend.

Sherralyne
Thank you for sharing your wonderful man with us, he was such a treasure, gentleman through and through. We will never forget you Roger, your legacy will grow in your children and theirs, they too have both of your integrity and spirit
Safe journey our friend

It was an honour and privilege to work alongside Roger at PMPS. He was such a warm, genuine man - a true gentleman.
Much love to all of the family.
Jason & Lisa Cox

Roger brightened up our school and was a treasured colleague to us all at Pigeon Mountain School. Without exception, Roger was positive, thoughtful, and engaged with every member of staff. He gave his time so willingly, even after his retirement, and it was evident that he got so much out of coaching children to enjoy sport as much as he did. More importantly, he taught children about being a good sport too- winning was not the most important thing to get out of sport in his eyes, and this matched our school values perfectly. We'll miss his visits, but his kind and generous influence on our students and staff will never be lost.

Roger was a wonderful colleague and he left his mark on so many children and sporting peoples lives. Condolences to the family.

Dear Sherralyn,

My condolences to you and family .
So sorry to hear of Rogers passing. We had a lot of fun when we were coaching together at the Auckland Rugby union many years ago . A really good and top man.
Grant Dickson

Dear Sherralyn and Family
Sending our deepest condolences at to you all at this sad time. Blessings to you all.
Lots of love Tony and Susana Matalavea

Dear Sherralyn and family,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences at the loss of your beloved
Roger, he will be sadly missed.
May he rest in peace now.
Our prayers and love,
Mike and Helen Hammond

To Sherralyn and Family our sincere Sympathy and condolences to you at this sad time.Enjoyed having swims and discussing sport,with a mutual Love of Eastern Beach,Blessings to you all Robert Rew

Dear Sherralyn and family,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all.
Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Sending you all love from
Michael, Leanne and Kirsten (Otto)

Deepest sympathy to Sherralyn and family on their sad loss.
Roger was a lovely man and will be very sadly missed by all.

Terry and Ken

Our condolences to you
Sherralyn.
Roger was a teammate both at Tennis and Rugby back in the day.
John and Georgina Cook

Stunned to hear of Roger's death. Sincere condolences to all the family. Can't attend funeral due to mobility issues but will watch the livestream.

Dear Whatman Family
Loverly Man. The only person that could kick a rugby ball forward and it would float backwards. How did Roger do that ! Memorable.

Kindest

Malcolm Hood

Sherrilyn, I remember you and Roger from Reelick Ave days, and also we grew up together. My girls also remember athletics with with David and Bevan, our condolences are with all your family
At the sad loss of Roger. Thoughts and love from Sheryl (née) Hooker and Donna & Tracey O´Meara xxx

Thoughts are with you Sheralyn and family
We shared many fun times together
Love Marg and Merv ( recently departed) Jamieson

Condolences and Arohanui to Sherralyn, Philippa and the extended family.
Thinking of you all
Vicki Shaw

Roger We had so many great times from Auckland Grammar days when we won the lst XV Championship to Under 23 trials where we both made the NZ team, and playing against each other for Manukau and University I remember one of our first rugby discussions when you said Trevor a morris was the best fullback in Nz Who? But you were right but that was 9 years before he posted for NZ Butch you always had a smile on your face and took the hits snd the good times the same Rest well my friend
Thorney

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Much love from Mike and Jo Trotter, and family xx

Sincere sympathy to you Sherralyn, & your wonderful family. Thoughts,prayers, & love. Pam Kennedy