Vivian TELFER Obituary

This is hard to bealieve that we saw Vivian alive and well in August last year at our Newbold reunion. I was so happy to have met her again after the early 80ies and now I'm greatly griefed that I'll never see her again on this earth. Therefore I'm looking forward very much to the Great Reunion in heaven. May God be very close to you, Bruce and the children and be your strength and comfort.

Dear Bruce – my old room-mate from Newbold – Egremont -House. I still remember how you two come together and how you happy you both have been. I am so sorry to hear about Vivian. I really don't know what to say. I heard it from Anneli from Sweden. I'a m shocked. I still an't believe it. May God Bless and comfort you and your kids with the Love of Christ. I am thinking of you. In sadness and sorrow. Rudi

Dear Bruce and family. I am so sorry to hear about Vivian. Although I haven't been in contact with you or Vivian since 1980 at Newbold Collge, I have often thought about the both of you and have fond memories of our friendship there. May God Bless and comfort you with the Love of Christ.

I remember Vivian from the year that I spent at Newbold College '79-'80 and the joy and energy that she shared everywhere she went. I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of Vivian--please know that my prayers are with Bruce, their children and her family. May God's love enfold you and His peace surround you. May you take comfort in knowing that our LORD's return is very soon!

I have fond memories of playing guitar and singing with Vivian at Newbold, Enton Medical Centre, and in Norway during the late 1970s & 1980s.

"When We Get To Heaven" was one of Vivian's favourite Philip McGoldrick songs. Vivian sang these words:
"I dreamed that I was there within the Heavenly gates,
And all my friends were there together in one place.
I know there is a place where love will never end,
And there will be no parting when we get to Heaven."

Thank You Lord for planning the greatest Reunion of all time. May Your Spirit reside in our hearts.
With love in Christ,
David Goymer

I have fond memories of playing guitar and singing with Vivian at Newbold, Enton Medical Centre, and in Norway during the late 1970s & 1980s.

"When We Get To Heaven" was one of Vivian's favourite Philip McGoldrick songs. Vivian sang these words:
"I dreamed that I was there within the Heavenly gates,
And all my friends were there together in one place.
I know there is a place where love will never end,
And there will be no parting when we get to Heaven."

Thank You Lord for planning the greatest Reunion of all time. May Your Spirit reside in our hearts.
With love in Christ,
David Goymer

Together with Vivian I learnt a lot, laughed a lot and prayed a lot. She taught me life lessons about family, vegan cooking and singing. Always in my heart, never forgotten and missed. She will sing again, when we get to heaven.

Dear Bruce and kids. I am a very good friend of Synnoeve, who I know you know well. As a child I lived with my mum and sisters in one of the four flats in the same house as Vivian's dad for a while in Markveien, Lillehammer, Norway. My mum was a physiotherapist at Skogli for some years. I heard that he passed away a year ago... I lived in London for quite a few years and flatted with kiwis, ending up sharing my life with one of them. I became a registered nurse in London. Sometimes I would visit Newbold College, although not that often. My cousin Anne Grete Nordland (nee Pettersen) was a student there one year, but I also knew a few others (I'm a good friend of Inger & Lehnart Falk). - - - I must say that although I didn't keep in touch with Vivian as an adult, I would have loved meeting up with her here in NZ if I'd known she was here. It's always something special meeting up with Norwegians when you live so far away! Sending you all good wishes and may God help you carry on and bless you! Love Jette.

We will miss you sorely,Vivian.You had a very strong evangelistic drive,especially with the Health Expo and later the Impact project.Your winning smile and character will never be forgotten. Thank you for many trips in the nature together with you and your children. Yours sincerely Roald M.Mikkelsen with family.

Jesus is coming soon!... That was one of the messages she was always preaching!. Our hearts are with you in this difficult moment. Love,

Thank you for your song at Ekebyholm, Sweden "...I know my brother/sister that he will carry you..."

I remember teachng Vivian a step/clap dance with my friend Lydia. She loved it so much and I remember thinking she was such a fun and cool lady. I was quite impressed to find that she still remembered it years later. She always had a smile on her face and was so kind. She was a lady that was a blessing to everyone she came in contact with and she will be missed dearly. My condolences and hugs to her family. May you find peace and comfort through this difficult time.

Dear sweet Vivian,such a shock to see your name in the paper,my daughter Alana said you had the most beautiful singing voice she had ever heard and remembers the bible you gave her so many years ago,my son Barry still has the birthday card that you Joachim,Jonathon,and Julia made for his 9th birthday.Veronica remembers the bible classes at your house.
You and your family lived as our neighbours on Waikokowai Rd Huntly for a short time but left a lasting impression,You would have been the best Nana to Lucas and I want your children and Bruce to know that your memory will live on in our lives.

Hello Vivian's family - We were very lucky to meet Vivian and 3 of her boys at Pahoia beach . We chatted while the boy's kayaked. Vivian had taken my email to keep in touch. What a sad sad tragedy. [email protected].

Dear dear Vivian rest in peace. Symphaties to Bruce and the family,
Hannele and Barney

Thank you Vivian, for all the good memories we shared! I will miss you a lot my friend. R.I.P. <3

So glad I had the chance to spend the day with you Vivian and Julia in Auckland on the 29th January.
I think of you in silence and I often speak your name,
But all we have are memories and your pictures.
Your resting place I will visit, next time I come home to Norway.
Good bye my friend you will be missed.
Our sympathy
and warmest thoughts to Joachim,Jonathan, Julia, Jamie, Bruce and Sigrunn.

Inger-Johanne, Shaun & Andy - Auckland

Miss you Vivian <3

Vivian Telfer blew like hurricane into the lives of so many people.
In the 90s she was here in Tauraga nad a group of us lead the Tauranga Pathfinders.
Vivian the Vivacious and Audacious with a heart of gold!
Dear Viv you would be so proud of your amazing family at the funeral service, yesterday.
Your death is the world's loss, but your legacy will live on in your children!
Thank you for introducing me to my man of music and thank you for the music.
Sleep peacefully now and we will all meet again.
My love to Joachim, Jonathan, Julia, Jamie and Bruce as you take your Mum back to her homeland and her Mum
Love Shona xxx

Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. With deepest sympathy to Vivian's family.

I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't seen Vivian since college, but she is certainly one of those people never to be forgotten. My thoughts are with you.

Dear relatives of Vivian,
Last weekend I listened to vivian in my phone, from Newbold august 2012. I didn´t reach Newbold last year, but we where together there 1977. She sang at my wedding.
God´s bless to all of you

I will always remeber how she made my first year in Norway so memorable. The most fun loving person i know and always looking out for an adventure. She is dearly missed. I am so happy to know her and i look forward to meeting her again.My sincere condolence to the Telfer Family, Julia,Joakim, Jonathan+Line,Jamie and Bruce.

I did not have the opportunity too see Vivian since the 1980's, but remember her fondly from Newbold in the late '70s.
Mt condolences to her family. Sharing a photo of how I remember her

Vivian - very much a part of our Newbold, and it was as if no years had passed when we were together again in August. We are just so grateful for that lovely weekend, Vivian central to it, as full of life as ever with your beautiful, bright, welcoming smile. The loss goes deep.

With my deepest sympathy.

The first time(1978) and the last time (2012) I saw Vivian she had a song on her lips and a smile on her face. Vivian you will be sorely missed!!! My thoughts and prayers are with Bruce and the kids!!!

For you dear Vivian

Oddvar and I are so very glad that we got to reunite with Vivian last August at Newbold College Reunion. The years just melted away. Our hearts go out to your children and mom. We are so thankful for the text, "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying,nor pain anymore, for the former things have passes away."
RIP Vivian <3

Dear family! I knew Vivian from Norway, we both went to Tyrifjord together. I am so saddened about what's happened - it must be such a shock for her children, mother and the whole family! I live in Auckland and would have come to the service if I was closer by. God with with you all - especially her children! Thoughts and prayers - Jette Eriksson.