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His days at Church College of New Zealand
New Years Eve 2010
March 6, 1954 - February 5, 2010
Dave's Unveiling 2011
One of Dave's Favorite sayings
Ngati Whakapono, Ngati Tumanaako, me te Aroha.
Ko enei taonga te me nui, Te Aroha.
The tree most important things in life are Faith, Hope & LOVE.
Ko enei taonga te me nui, Te Aroha.
The tree most important things in life are Faith, Hope & LOVE.
Tangi slide show
"In all of living have much fun and laughter.
Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured."
President Gordon B. Hinckley
Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured."
President Gordon B. Hinckley
JAP
His days at Church College of New Zealand
Rawiri & Heni
New Years Eve 2010
Dad & Mum
OBITUARY
David (Rawiri, Jap) Richard Henry Atkinson completed his life's journey suddenly on February 5, 2010.
Born in Kaeo, New Zealand to John and Dulcie Atkinson. He met his eternal partner and best friend, Jennifer Margaret Oliphant at Church College of New Zealand. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the LDS NZ Temple September 27, 1975. He served an LDS mission in Wellington NZ from 1973-75. He and his family moved to the Salt Lake Valley in the spring of 1983 (just in time for the floods) where he lived the remainder of his life. David served unselfishly in many callings. He is one of the founding members of the nonprofit organization, The New Zealand American Society (NZAS), where he volunteered most of his free time. David is known for his unconditional love, compassion, honest nature and contagious smile.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, father-in-law, Donald V. Oliphant, and his sister, Patsie Hughes.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jenni; daughter Melahn Taingario; daughter Beelyn Hurihia (Marvin) Moore; son Manasseh Rawiri; sister, Dawn (Colin) Armstrong; sister, Jo (Oz) Short; sister, Doreen Atkinson; granddaughters: Tyler Elizabeth Atkinson and Kaia Aroha Moore; grandsons: Mathias Manasseh Rawiri Atkinson, Jacob Jerry Atkinson, and Deion Kia Kaha Moore.
David will be laying in state at 950 North 600 West, West Bountiful, Utah, 84087. Family and friends are invited to visit anytime from Monday afternoon, February 8, until Wednesday, February 10. An evening service will be held each night at 7:00 p.m. The final viewing will be held Thursday, February 11th at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 noon at the West Bountiful Stake Center, 1930 North 600 West, West Bountiful, Utah, 84087, under the direction of Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main. David will be laid to rest at Lakeview Memorial, 1640 East Lakeview Dr, Bountiful, Utah 84010.
Born in Kaeo, New Zealand to John and Dulcie Atkinson. He met his eternal partner and best friend, Jennifer Margaret Oliphant at Church College of New Zealand. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the LDS NZ Temple September 27, 1975. He served an LDS mission in Wellington NZ from 1973-75. He and his family moved to the Salt Lake Valley in the spring of 1983 (just in time for the floods) where he lived the remainder of his life. David served unselfishly in many callings. He is one of the founding members of the nonprofit organization, The New Zealand American Society (NZAS), where he volunteered most of his free time. David is known for his unconditional love, compassion, honest nature and contagious smile.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, father-in-law, Donald V. Oliphant, and his sister, Patsie Hughes.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jenni; daughter Melahn Taingario; daughter Beelyn Hurihia (Marvin) Moore; son Manasseh Rawiri; sister, Dawn (Colin) Armstrong; sister, Jo (Oz) Short; sister, Doreen Atkinson; granddaughters: Tyler Elizabeth Atkinson and Kaia Aroha Moore; grandsons: Mathias Manasseh Rawiri Atkinson, Jacob Jerry Atkinson, and Deion Kia Kaha Moore.
David will be laying in state at 950 North 600 West, West Bountiful, Utah, 84087. Family and friends are invited to visit anytime from Monday afternoon, February 8, until Wednesday, February 10. An evening service will be held each night at 7:00 p.m. The final viewing will be held Thursday, February 11th at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 12:00 noon at the West Bountiful Stake Center, 1930 North 600 West, West Bountiful, Utah, 84087, under the direction of Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main. David will be laid to rest at Lakeview Memorial, 1640 East Lakeview Dr, Bountiful, Utah 84010.
Beautiful page - Beep. We miss him so much but know that his wairua will always live on through your family and Hiona. LUV YOU GUYS!! Sreeve, Ryan & whanau
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for putting all that together! David was an amazing man and someone I looked up to as he taught us all about the Maori Culture and our heritage; so many great memories! I was so sad I was unable to attend any of the services, but this helped me to at least feel as if I was a part of it in some way...miss and love you all!
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THANK you so much for sharing all of this with us! Beautiful! You are in our thoughts and prayers! David has and will always hold a special spot in our hearts! Lord bless you all! julie & craig Pacini
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