Andrew BULMAN Obituary

Andrew
It's been a month since you passed and its still so unreal to us. We have thought about you each day, and can't believe your are not with us in person. We have laughed and cried thinking of all of our wonderful memories and time spent with you here and in NZ while you wee ill... Such Cherish memories . You are surely missed and so loved. Our lives have been enriched by your friendship we are blessed.

I struggle to find the words and cannot believe that today marks one month since your fight ended and you are at peace. Everyday, you are missed and I still expect you to walk through the door or wait for the text to have a coffee which I know will never come.
You are dearly missed by me and my family, including Susie....Nicholas continues to drive his little yellow car that you and Deb gave him. Laura is working hard at her studies and loves her challenge in Auckland...you would be so proud!
I cannot change the past but can move forward with the future and plan to make the most of every day as you have taught me that!
Hope you are enjoying your chats with dad and you are not and will not be forgotten.. you are with the Marriott family always.
Luv you bro

I miss you darling.....
I loved you with everything and we had a fabulous life together.
I'm not sure how to go on without you ~ but you always told me "life is for the living".
I hope I make you proud.
You will always be with me.
I will love you forever and I will never forget you.
Rest easy my darling ~ until we meet again xx

Mate
We will all do our best to live the way you would want us to, be easier if you were here to give us a hand but life doesn't work like that I guess "it is what it is" - Safe travels my friend look forward to catching up down the track somewhere.

BULMAN, Andrew John
On August 7th at home, aged 48 years; absolutely adored and treasured husband of Debbie, much loved and respected son-in-law of Pat and Les Edwards, loved brother-in-law of Jillian Edwards, Lynda and Russell Brodie, and Shelley and Grant Willocks; loved uncle of Maria and Josh Brodie, Brodie Thompson, Rhiannon and Ross Brodie and Katlyn and Jenna Willocks.
"Will be sadly missed".

We have been very fortunate to have had the priviledge to have you as a son-in-law, Andrew. We will cherish the many awesome memories we shared. Your death leaves a huge gap in our family and saying goodbye has been very, very hard. We are very grateful for the help you gave Jillian and to us and the wonderful years you gave to Debbie. Rest in peace, we are really missing you.

Although we all knew what Andrew was going through, his passing came as an unbelievable shock. We have lost a good dependable and sincere friend and will miss him for a long time. I know I always relied on him particularly when it came to any business information; his perspectives to the business were invaluable.
Debbie, I know it is a hard time for you and I am short of words to express myself other than that I pray for you to get enough courage to face this irreparable loss and wish Andrew's soul rest in peace.

Andrews news was received with extreme sadness.
Our deepest sympathies at this sorrowful time and our heartfelt condolences.
May God rest his soul in peace and give courage to the family to bear the loss.
Please let me know if I or any member of my team can be of assistance.

Debbie,
I wanted to pass on my condolences to you. Andrew was a brilliant guy, a great leader and very well considered in his approach. I always enjoyed our interactions - both professional and personal and had nothing but complete respect for him.
I know his passing will create a huge hole in your life and I can't begin to imagine what that feels like, but I do know that it will improve with time.
Our thoughts are with you.

Hayden and I were sad to hear about Andrew's passing and just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you Debbie.

Rest in peace bullbag. Thoughts are with you Deb

I can't believe its almost been a month since you passed away AB.
You were a cool & generous Uncle to my kids, A loving brother to my wife, a proud son of my Mother in law, a brilliant husband of my sister in law and a inspiring brother in law to me. RIP mate ...we all miss you

Dear Andrew
You have been such a inspiration to all of us and we are so proud of you for the battle you have fought . Know that you have left your footprint in this lifetime and we will never forget the loving, caring , compassionate man you have been to all of u, .And the wonderful devoted husband you have been to Debbie. We will never forget you . You will always be in our hearts and forever in our thoughts. It has been such a honor to have had you in our lives and to share such unforgettable memories. We love you and will deeply miss you.

There is really nothing more to add, AB you were a total inspiration to me, on your visits to HDPS Timaru, work wasn't the first thing on your mind, but how's the caravan, where you been and what's the plan, you were like a kid in a toy shop when you towed down caravan number one, come see you said, but I'm working I replied, it can wait was your answer, so into all the boxes you ripped explaining what each part did and where it fitted, great I said, so how did it tow I asked, well I didn't have brakes as it's electric and my vehicles not set up for that, but travels great at 120km/h..... Oh dear lord was my reply better get back to work. Your visits south I will miss, and the pep talks regarding life in general, you have left such a gap.. But we will continue, Debbie we will do our utmost to make you both proud, in Gayles words you know where to find us, whenever you need us and that's in writing xox

Our hearts ache as we have to deal with life without you Andrew, you were not only the most amazing "Boss" anyone could have but you were also the most loyal, genuine, caring person anyone could meet. We know we have to stay strong to carry on your legacy here at HDPS. Thank-you so much for all the opportunities over the years AB, all the laughs we have shared and even some tears.. You and Debbie have become very close to me over the years, you will be greatly missed AB but never ever forgotten. xx
Debbie you have been an amazing person throughout this ordeal, you have so many people around you to help you to get through this terrible time. You know where we all are. xx

Gayle Wanoa

Very sorry to hear the news about Andrew, our deepest condolences to you Deb and all the family.

A life cut short but lived to the max so well. We grieve for the family times we will never share, but cherish those we did. The board games with Uncle Andrew and Aunty Debbie, the drive-in-movie at Wanaka, the priviledge of driving Andrew's beloved Chrysler V8 and the family Christmas times together. We enjoyed you sharing your holiday adventures and will miss catching up on your latest projects.
A special Uncle and Brother-in-law "never forgotten".
To my courageous sister - Andrew will always be by your side.
To Emma, you lost your Dad too soon but he will always guide you.
To Betty and family - a son, brother and uncle to be truly proud of.
To Dexter - look after your Mum and give her lots of cuddles.

Andrew fought so hard to stay with the ones he loved. Now he rests - pain free.
My beautiful sister Debbie, my heart aches for you. Please allow the love of your family and friends to lift you up in your time of grief. We love you and are just a phone call away xx
Betty and family, may your loving memories of Andrew help you find peace.
He touched so many people, you must all be so proud.

Andrew was a very Carrington and loving person he loved meeting new people and seeing new places he will truly be missed by all that knew him rest in pease

We will always treasure the time we spent with Andrew. His zest for life, his love for Debbie and his drive and ambition will always inspire me. We will miss him dearly but the amazing memories we have of him will last a life time. The world has lost a great man. Deepest sypmathies and much love!!

Andrew.....a lovely, loving, caring husband to my dear friend Debbie. You always made me so welcome when visiting. My thoughts are with you Debbie and family. Rest peacefully Andrew.

Rest in peace Andrew. What a dear man you are. It's been my honor meeting and laughing with you.

Debbie and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this sad time.Sorry we couldn't make it today but will treasure the memories we have of AB.
Dean,Sarah and the Eastland Oil team

Rest In Peace Andrew thanks for all your help and advice with trucks over the years. Always up for a chat and catch up you will be missed mate. Heartfelt condolences to Debbie and family and the HDPS team. Sorry I could not be there today to say my goodbyes in person

Uncle Andrew I looked up to you so much, because you never let anything get in your way. Even though you are no longer with us, you will always have a very special place in my heart and I will treasure the memories we shared together forever. You were loved by so many and it will be a very hard goodbye. I know you''l be watching out for me up there and i will see you again one day, until then rest easy. I love you.

Very sad to hear the news today. Always welcoming and genuine in your dealing, and a great leader to your team. RIP mate. Thoughts with Debbie and the family.

Sincere condolences Debbie, to you and the family. Your old friend, Lara Pomroy

Uncle Andrew i looked up to you so much, because you never let anything get in your way. Even though you are no longer with us, you will always have a special place in my heart and i will treasure the memories we shared together forever. You were loved by so many and it will be very hard to say goodbye. I know you'll be watching out for me up there and i will see you again one day, until then rest easy. I love you.

Words are hard, and feelings are harder. The world has lost a bloody good guy. Uncle Andrew, I'll miss your advice and all the debates. Arohanui.
"Say not in grief, 'He is no more', but live in thankfulness that he was." --Hebrew proverb

On the 7th of August, I lost my boss. I owe him so much, he gave me opportunities I never thought I would get. I wish I had let him know how much I appreciated everything he has done for me. He always took the time to ask how we were and our families and took an interest in our hobbies etc. I had never met a person like him, he had such drive and foresight. I still expect him to come in and have a coffee and a laugh with us. Sadly this is not going to happen. Until we meet again.

Today i lost not only my boss of 10 years but a great friend. Andrew Bulman, he fought a battle that was short and intense and from day one he lined it up and faced it head on with all the fight that he could muster. He had 50 staff and he spent the time to know everyone of them and their families and their hobbies and interests. He was always there for advice on any problems and he drove the Hdps company standing at the steering wheel with his foot hard down on the throttle. He passed at home in the early hours with his loving wife Debbie Bulman beside him. He will remain with us always driving us on. I will miss his smiling face at 8am every day saying "what have you sold" you can rest now leader. Take care up there. Cheers slippery

Last Friday, I woke up to that phone call I'd be dreading and hoping would never come. Our boss had lost his battle to that horrible C word.

Andrew was a lot of things to me. My boss, my mentor, my rock, my inspiration, my second dad, my friend and someone I really looked up to. It doesn't seem real. He can't be gone.

I regret not taking the time to tell you how much you meant to me and how much I appreciate every bit of advice you ever gave me. I thought there would be more time. I thought there would be a miracle. The way you handled the last few months is inspiring, and it shows just how much of an amazing person you were. One of a kind. Life at HDPS will not be the same without you.

Andrew started from nothing and now employs over 50 staff. I remember lowering my 1st car in his workshop when I was only 17, not knowing that 8 years later I'd be working for him. At work we often called him world domination' because there was no doubt that's what he was capable of. He always had multiple projects on the go and certainly made the most of his 48 years.

Taken only 12 days ago, I will cherish this photo forever. On either side of me is the boss and his wife Debbie. Two of the nicest people you would ever meet, I am lucky to have had you guys in my life.

RIP AB, forever in our hearts xo

Very sorry to hear this news.You were a great guy to work with Andrew,your honest hard working approach will be remembered by me and many who have worked professionally with you. RIP Mate.

Rest in Peace Andrew.....
Debbie and family, please accept our deepest sympathies at this very sad time for you all.
Russell and the team at Greymouth Equipment Centre

Our heartfelt condolences Debbie. Thinking of you, love two old friends, Janine & Shaun Millington.

RIP Andrew, you will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with Debbie and the HDPS family

RIP Andrew (ab)our thoughts are with Debbie and your family

We are very very sorry to hear the sad news, our sincer condolences and sympathy for the loss of a great person, dear colleague and friend.

You'll be missed by many for a long time AB.

An inspiration to us all in your skill and success in business, in your concern for your staff, customers & suppliers, and especially in your devotion to Debbie and love for your family.

We'd be a lot happier with you here, but you have left us with much!

Rest in peace A B. God bless. Thoughts are with you Deb.

Rest in peace Andrew. It was great knowing you even if it was only for a short time.

Andrew you helped so many people and asked nothing in return you will be sorely missed. Rest in peace

Taken far to young rest in peace and no more pain Andrew will miss you all our thought are with the family now love caruzie and Malcolm walker

Buy Mate, You gave a great fight.

Rest in Peace Andrew....taken far to young, with so much more to give.

Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time