Trevor ROWSE Obituary

Great of you Sharlene to remember our wonderful brother after all this time , he was the best brother and a great bloke to have as a landlord

The best landlord evr.Stil feel u are around Trever,checking on the property ;-)
We miss you

Always thinking of you

Thank you again to everyone who has placed a message in Trevor's Guest Book. We agree, he was an amazing man and his passing was way too soon he certainly was a LEGEND IN HIS TIME and has left a legacy of kindness toward others. He is sadly missed by all of his family especially his sisters, Anne and Lorraine and our brother Michael.

Mr Rowse was by far the best School Principal one could ask for. I attended Northcross Intermediate in 1993 and part of 1994. My family then moved to Glenfield and I was horrified at having to leave Northcross but did. On my last day Mr Rowse presented me with a "Principal's Award".. The White Badge that you could sew onto the sleeve of your Jumper. I still haven't forgotten that. Northcross was a school where the kids respected their teachers and the teachers/principal respected their students. RIP Mr Rowse, sad to hear of your passing.

From this side of the world I would like to express how deeply sorry I was to learn about the passing of Trevor Rowse. I didn't knew him nor ever met him, but in October 2012 - a few days after my daughter travelled to NZ to play softball in the premier league - I discovered his Trevor Rowse Media on the ASA website. From then on I never missed an opportunity to read about the Auckland's games after each weekend, founding great pleasure in reading his coverage. Condolences to his wife and family, wishing you all strength in these difficult times.

So sad to read about a true legend to teaching and the game of softball. Trevor introduced me to softball back at Tamaki Intermediate. It was such a thrill to catch up with him at the 2004 world series in Canterbury.My condolences to your family, you will be sadly missed.

deepest sympathy to the rowse family remembered with respect....alf maurie and ian dormer

Mr. Rowse and I crossed paths for the first time when hand-delivering an application for a job at NXI. This gives you the vibe of the school and students.
We introduced and then discussed our mutual knowledge on a smiling young lady with whom I was chatting and knew in times when she neither had the smile or that confidence.
Discussions done, he asked if I want to see the school …. why not, I was there. He rustled up two young ladies (students) and off we went on the guided tour. Tour ends, thanked the ladies, poked (after knocking) my head in his door and said the ladies did you and the school proud then departed. Oh … got the job.
Years past and (perhaps at Rosedale park) this tour story came to light and did I remember... Yes? He mused and then ventured to say that as soon as I left he sat both girls down and asked them would he be a good teacher for our school (sic) … Yes! Cunning bugger and thank you ladies.
Why has this tour story stuck … I have no definitive answer? Even retelling it to a handful (literally) of friends who think its pretty cool, tricky, cunning, but cool, well they weren't much help either?
So there in his office … he wants to know what we think about the person we just met … he also wants to know if he would be a good teacher for NXI? Must have made the girls feel pretty important (a little scared?) at the time, on what he was asking of them. However their opinions were important and valued by him … that's why he asked. Perhaps this is why, someone valuing others opinions irrespective and reflecting in the honesty in which they are given.
I am saddened by your passing Mr Rowse and this sadness is extended to all your family. However memories of our discussions on sport and the education of young people still evoke the odd smile.
This my eulogy to you Mr Rowse, thanks, and this proverb speaks of you.
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(Rough Translation. There is always difficulty in finding great leaders)
(NXI Teaching Staff: 2001-2007)

I'm proud to be able to say that I have known Trevor for longer than anyone else as I am his sister Anne and along with our other two younger siblings Lorraine and Michael we all adored him. It has made us so proud reading all the wonderful tributes that have been written about him. I'd especially like to thank Jeremy Ruane for the beautiful obituary he wrote. Thank you one and all from Lorraine, Michael myself and our families.

Eve & family

There are so many out there whose heart has been touched by Trevor and feel blessed to have known him.

It was a great honour to have known Trevor, since he came into my family's life in 1960, as our teacher at Gladstone School. It was a very long and rewarding friendship for both my parents and my brother David & me.

I will always treasure our last meeting in November, (and the DVD of that school trip,) the first of what we had planned to be an annual reunion of our class of 1960. Regretfully, he won't be at the next one, but he will be there in our hearts.

Honest, caring, cheerful, supportive, helpful, thoughtful to name a few of the many words that describe Trevor. Thank you for sharing Trevor with such a wide community.

He will be sadly missed, and thought of with love and affection by many over time.

Barb & Alan Dawe and David Fordham

Trevor, Anne , [Marianne.] in front , Lorraine in high chair. Pt Chevalier.

Our darling brother,taken far too soon .You had so much more to live for and so much to still do .Loved and respected by all our family
You trips to Australia will be missed Love from Lorraine Cunnington,[ nee Rowse] Graeme, Julie, Debra, Lisa , Robyn and all their families .

I am sad to hear about Trevor and send my condolences to the Rowse family.
Trevor was the teacher who was most valuable to me because he had the wisdom not to stop me doing what came naturally, even though it was not the norm.
He gave me a great gift and I try to follow his lead with my own children.
Andrew Niccol

I was saddened to learn that Trevor had passed away. Trevor was quietly spoken, always attentive, and eager to learn as much as he could about his sporting loves - soccer & softball.
His dedicatiion to softball allowed him to play in representative teams and his knowledge of the game made him a first-class journalist over many years.
To Eve and family, my sincere condolences.

Paul Sylvia
former New Zealand Softball Umpire

Trevor. What a great friend and colleague from our days at Matamata Intermediate. We will miss you at reunions and other gatherings so much. Distance separated our families but could not break the bonds of friendship.
We pass our love and condolences to Eve at this time. The Coomber family.

I was very sad and surprised to learn Trevor had passed away.He was true gentleman and always gave you an honest comment on your performance in person or in the press.Softly spoken and always a glimmer of a smile in his face.
He is a great loss to softball and Association Football and we are all better people for knowing him.
In 42 years I have never heard a word against him which speaks oceans for his character.
Sincere condolences to Eve and the family.

Roger Woolmer
former National League Football Referee.

It is with deep regret that we note, Trevor Rowse is not writing this article, because it is about him, the man who kept us up-to-date with written submissions about softball and the events of the day.
At 10.30am on Saturday the 16th February 2013, as the Dean Schick Tournament was underway at Rosedale Park, Albany, our stalwart journalist, Trevor Rowse was being laid to rest. Mourners gathered at Purewa Cemetery to farewell Trevor Rowse, although I know, many more softballers were thinking about him as they carried on their competitions around the country.
Softballers both past and present, some in uniforms, gathered to support Trevor's family, to offer hugs and condolences to his wife Eve and the family he leaves behind.
Trevor's service was officiated by Peter Atkinson, and life-long friends gave us an insight into the Trevor Rowse we softballers may not have known, his work and family history, his hardships and conquests, ever repeating one common phrase “he was a gentleman” … but we knew that part.
Armin Lindenberg recounted Trevor's journalism life-span when he wrote softball reports for the NZ Herald, 8 o'clock and Sunday News papers, always by the deadline, mostly without even being paid. He particularly admired how Trevor had his own weekly column on the Auckland Softball Assn website.
Then Softball got a turn to speak so Hilton Earley, President of Softball NZ came up to the podium and spoke of the Trevor we knew.
Trevor was still writing articles up to last weekend, at Marist's Brother Patrick Tournament, his articles can be found on ASA Trevor Rowse Media
Trevor's sons and his first grand-daughter, spoke so eloquently of their dad and poppa. Their strained pauses brought many a tear to the audience.
One would wonder, how he found the time to come to softball, but he did, right up until the end of his long, full life.
Last Sunday, Trevor positioned himself beside me, behind the backstop fence, at the NZ Invitation game against Samoa. We agreed that the sun might not be so good for him, so he moved into the shade. If I'd known this was going to happen Trevor, I'd have got you an umbrella, so you could have sat right up by the fence, one last time.
Trevor's coffin, complete with a spray of freshly picked white lilies, was carried out to his favourite song “Take Me Out To The Ball Park”
As I settled back into this afternoon‘s games at the Dean Schick Tournament at Rosedale, I couldn't help but miss that familiar gentleman, in his seat, jotting down notes to post up later on that night.
God Bless you Trevor Rowse,
God Bless your family,
Rest in Peace knowing you will never be forgotten.

Peace has arrived Uncle Trevor. You have left us to soon but you have imparted to many a feeling of wealth for knowing you, and for me personally an understanding of how I can achieve my own level of personal excellence. You showed me that everyone can reach their best no matter what, but more importantly to forgive yourself for what happened before and move forward to a successful, happy life. Say hi to Nan and give her our love. xxx.

Some observations re Trevor from my years at Northcross.
As was Trevor's desire for excellence in response to the challenges of the field or diamond, so was his desire for excellence in the challenges posed by his educational vocation. None more so, than those provided by the principalship of a large decile 10 intermediate school.

Trevor was always determined to achieve the highest standards possible and make Northcross the best Intermediate in NZ, a model for the rest. When he had achieved this, as with a successful sporting team, he then critically reviewed the programme to see where improvements could still be made. However it was not to win at all costs, as Trevor always played and worked within high personal standards. Every staff member and student in the school community was encouraged to set and achieve high goals. He was a “hands on” principal who most enjoyed working alongside students, whether it be coaching sport or within the classroom.

Added to this were the great expectations demanded by many parents that their children succeed. This meant that much of Trevor's role involved meeting them and replying to their correspondence. Moreover, Trevor was always prepared to listen, often at length, and endeavour to address their concerns.

Trevor knew that to be successful, an Intermediate must offer students the opportunity to experience as full a range of opportunities as possible in all academic, cultural and sporting fields. If this meant providing new gymnasiums, or outdoor training facilities, or the provision of areas for performance then plans were drawn up and funds sourced to provide these.

To achieve these goals Trevor needed a strong and loyal team around him, and like a successful coach or captain, he knew he needed to delegate, and this he most certainly did, using the strengths of his management team in particular, to be a sounding board and bring about changes when and where needed. He always acknowledged the achievements and strengths of his staff. He never referred to Northcross as his school, but always as OUR SCHOOL, and that included not only the staff but also the students and their families. The fact that there were, at his funeral, over 20 staff from when he was principal bears testimony to this.

There was no doubt that Trevor succeeded, as evidenced by the huge “out of zone” demand for students to attend Northcross. Whenever you meet former students in the community, their summing up of Northcross is that they really enjoyed their 2 years there and appreciated the opportunity to experience so many activities, whether they be sporting, musical, dramatic or academic- and he followed the successes of former students with keen interest

Loved and admired brother-in-law and friend of Pam &
respected friend of Bruce. Sympathy to Eve and Trevor's extended family on both sides of the Tasman.You were a wonderful roll model for future generations.

Trevor and I are the longest-serving voluntary contributing writers to the Suburban Newspapers stable.

Since I penned my first football story in 1991, rarely has a week gone by without at least one sports piece penned by one of the "two Rs" appearing in print in their numerous publications.

He will be greatly missed by very many.

Sincere condolences to Eve and the family on the passing of a giant totara in NZ sports journalism.

http://www.ultimatenzsoccer.com/NZRepSoccer/trevor_rowse_rip.htm

My sincere sympathy to all the family. I didn't know Trevor, but I know how proud he would be of Gary's tribute to him today at Peninsula-very apt song choice so beautifully sung.Made a lump in my throat too, as I'm sure it did for many there.

Taken too soon and we're going to miss him so much. Safe now in the loving arms of our mother. Rest in peace now my dearly loved brother.

I will always remember fondly my trips to NZ and the memories which will last forever with uncle Trevor. You will be missed and or condolences go out to aunty Eve and the Rowse family. I am sorry I could not be there.

To the Rowse Family, our Love and Sympathy at this time.
As a caring and innovative teacher, we know that Trevor played a vital role in developing the creative skills of our son Andrew who has gone on to become a noted film director.
May God's comfort and blessing be with all of you in the days ahead.
Don and Barbara Niccol

Saturday 16th.up Bay of Islands boating and so very sad to learn of dear Trevor's passing. He was one of my favourite people,honest,caring and always supportive, and we are all poorer for his loss.To his beloved Eve and to his family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of a lovely guy.

So many memories and special times in the years we worked together. You were a great mentor and an inspiration. Our thoughts are with Eve and the family. It was great to know that you were a great granddad now as I know you were a very proud grandfather. So many wonderful messages on your guest book just goes to show you touched a lot of lives. You made a difference to a lot of people and will be missed. Our children, now all grown up also remember you with fondness.

Our hearts and condolences go out to Eve and family on the sudden passing of Trevor.

Trevor was a real gentleman in all respects, and was so respected in Softball circles.

It has been a joy to have had a friendship with Trevor going back to the 1950's, and over recent years in our combined interest in Softball History, in which Trevor was greatly involved.

He will be sorely missed and remain firm in our memories.

Peter & Pat Campbell
Otaki

Dilworth Junior Campus softball will always remember Mr. Rowse (Trevor. He always asked me to call him Trevor but I never did out of respect!) I will remember him most for his honesty and inspirational words of encouragement for my own development as a coach, a mentor, teacher, husband father. You will be missed by us all.

John Langatuki
Year 8 Teacher
Housemaster Gibson House

A true gentleman and wonderful friend over many years to the Brewer family. You will indeed be very sadly missed. Our Love to Eve and family. Don, Mark, Glenys, Hamish, Cameron and Duncan Brewer.

In darkness,the beauty of stars and constellations will be admired more now....cuz Our dearest landlord Trevor Rowse is up there shining like a bright star.
We had a long chat a week ago,and I just can't believe my ears that you left us with out saying a good bye. Trevor you were such a wonderful down to earth and chatting person. Hearty thanks for sharing your teaching principles/philosophy with me and thank you so much for all the encouragement and confidence you built in me during my teaching degree last year. Most of all,I will always remember your class room tricks you shared with me (in fact I feel like laughing my lungs out :).......Your kindness will always be remembered and treasured. May your soul rest in peace Trevor.Hearty condolence to the Rowse family. May God give you the strength to support each other during the sad loss of lovely Trevor.

Trevor,our landlord,u were such a wonderful nd down to earth person.Jst had a long chat wif u last wk,could'nt believe u left us wif ot saying gud bye.Thnk u so mch for al da encouragement nd confidence u gv me towrdz my teaching degree nd most of al thnk u for sharing ur teaching experience wif me.Ws realy nyce knwing u Trevor.May ur soul rest in peace,hearty condolence to da Rowse family :-(

I met Trevor in my days with Soccer Express in the 80's. A knowledgeable, friendly, well-spoken gentleman, and obviously well-loved by all who knew him. RIP TRevor, see you at the far post. Paul Gerrard.

Mr Rowse. My favourite Primary School teacher. So grateful we got to see you in November last year. Plans were made for annual reunions. Little did we know this would be the first and last for you. Thanks for the wonderful memories you shared with us and the DVD's of the school trip we made over 50 years ago. You were a fantastic teacher and I have never forgotten you, nor will I. After all these years I still get "here sick." RIP Trevor, you deserve it.

Rest in Peace Uncle Trevor. You were an inspiration and will be sadly missed by our family. Very sorry we can't be with the family tomorrow but our thoughts are with everyone

You were well respected by the Herbert family. God bless

Our two girls, Hayley and Jene, prospered under Trevor's guidance and I enjoyed 5 years working on the Board with him. Condolences to the family from Malcolm and Colleen Wassung.

The best neighbor we've ever had. A role model for remaining healthy and engaged with his passions and the interests of his surroundings and those around him. We are truly sobered by his sudden parting as only a week or so ago he visited to leave us a sketch of our house that he had from the days he lived here long ago! Rest in peace Trevor

R.I.P trevor ull be dearly missed by anit sonam and family of 388 ellerslie panmure hway ,auckland

ull be missed by the residence of 388 ellerslie panmure hway ... R.I.P

Grief can be so hard, but our special memorise help ur cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Trevor you had a golden heart may you rest in peace. You will be always missed....
Nitesh, Ashika, Nishika, Aarush here in Ellerslie Panmure Highway

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

R.I.P. Trevor Rowse. Thank you for being a legend and a softball mentor to me. Condolences to the Rowse family. Maggie Isle (Fordham).

Trevor, you have been part of my life and the rest of The Allan Family for such a very long time. Way back in the 50's Geoff Sinclair introduced you to my family when we were all part of the Ponsonby Primary School lot. You instantly became part of the Allan Family. It wasn't unusual for Rick or me on a Saturday morning to find one or other of you on our kitchen sunbed, sleeping/snoring off the events of the night before! We owe a huge thank you to Geoff for bring you along to our home. At the time I would have been about 6 or 7 years old. Trevor, thank you for the wonderful memories that both you and Geoff have provided me with - I shall always remember you both with great happiness and now with sadiness that you have both gone. I hope you are all up there having a great big Ponsonby/Shelley Beach Rd Reunion with my mum and dad. Love Liz Allan ox

Trevor R.I.P. sincere condolences

ROWSE, Trevor. A true gentleman and greatly respected softball legend who will be sadly missed around our diamonds. Rest in Peace Trevor, Howick Softball Club.

ROWSE, Trevor. President and Life Member of the Auckland Softball Association. You contributed to our sport in so many ways and you will be very sadly missed. Our condolences to Eve and the family. ASA Board, Staff and Auckland Softball Community.

ROWSE, Trevor. Northcross Intermediate School would like to pass on their condolences to the Rowse family after the death of Mr Trevor Rowse, Northcross Intermediate Principal from 1985 to 2003. The Board and School would like to acknowledge Mr Rowse, a man of great integrity and vision, whose inspirational leadership has made a positive difference to the lives of the staff and students who have been part of our Northcross School Community. He will be greatly missed.

ROWSE, Trevor. Rest in Peace Trevor. Once a player, latterly an administrator but always a true historian of the game of softball. Your passion was remarkable, you battled tirelessly with your reporting of our great game. You will be sadly missed by all your friends at Auckland United Softball Club. Our condolences to the family.

ROWSE, Trevor. Treasured memories of a precious, much loved and respected brother, mentor, friend and family patriarch. We love you and will miss you always Trevor. So proud to have had you for our brother. Till we meet again. Love from Anne, Lorraine, Michael and families. RIP