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John Robert "Johnny" GREER

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Aoraki Funeral Services - Timaru

160 Mountainview Road

Timaru, Canterbury

John GREER Obituary

Johnny left us suddenly, on Saturday, August 17, 2024 while watching the rugby in his happy place with his wife and soulmate Joan by his side. Deeply loved and treasured dad and dad-in-law of Mick and Janene, and Jo and Clint Hunter. Treasured and devoted grandad of Hayden, and Mikayla; Georga, and Reece, and their partners Chloe, Hamish, and Chelsea. A new great-grandad to Marlee, and Lily. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Judy and Mark Oldfield, Kevin and Louise; and of Patty, and Vance Foster (dec), Mike and Marie Hargadon, Julie and Tim Atkinson, Terry and Carol Hargadon. Very loved and respected uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Loved son of John, and Nola (dec), and very special son-in-law of Mary and Bernie (both dec). The Service celebrating Johnny's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru on Thursday, 22 August 2024, at 11:00 am. A livestream of the service is available, please email [email protected] or call 03 6862148. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to: the Greer family, C/- PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.


Published by Timaru Herald on Aug. 21, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
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John Bennison

August 31, 2024

So sorry to hear of John´s sudden passing a true gentleman and friend remember the hard battles we had on the squash court.Thinking of you Joan and family at this difficult time.John and Angela Bennison

Shivaun Richardt

August 29, 2024

Sorry to hear of John's passing, Mick and Janene. Sending love to you and the rest of the family

Helen Poole

August 26, 2024

So so sad to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts are with you. Helen and Alan Poole

Raema Chisholm

August 25, 2024

To Mr Johnny Greer .So very sorry to read of Johnny death. Our thoughts are with you all Raema

Sally & Dave Rands

August 23, 2024

Dear Joan and Family...
So very sad to read of the loss of John .. way too soon..
Our thoughts are of you throughout this very sad time..
We hope the wonderful memories of all the special times you have shared together will help ease the pain you must be feeling...
Sally & Dave Rands x

Kathy Hunter-Reid

August 23, 2024

To Joan & families, so very sorry for your loss. Your wonderful family memories will be a comfort to you all. Kind regards. Kathleen Hunter

Celeste Forde

August 22, 2024

Joan and Family Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Memories stay in our hearts forever. Celeste and Mark Forde

Helen & John Hewson

August 22, 2024

To Joan & family
So sorry to hear the passing of John.
Great memories of away back.
Cherish your memories.
Regards Helen & John Hewson

Lynette

August 22, 2024

I remember Johnny playing his guitar and singing to the class in Std 4 or Form I South School. Very sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to you Joan and all the family. Just too soon. Lynette (nee Brooks) Crompton

Russell Cowles

August 22, 2024

Joan and family.
Very sorry to hear the passing of John.
Fond memories especially back in our younger days on the rugby field and school.

Donald Stephens

August 22, 2024

To John and family, our deepest sympathy for your very sad loss.
From Donald & Frances Stephens.Donald

David /Marie Halsey

August 22, 2024

So sorry to hear about johnny,,He was great man .

Diane Laws

August 22, 2024

Dear John, Judy, Kevin and family .So sorry to hear of Johnny sudden passing, our thoughts are with you at this sad time all our love.
Owen Stephens, Diane, Steve and family.

Valerie and Barry Angel

August 22, 2024

Judy, Kevin & family so SORRY to read of John's sudden passing Barry & Valerie Angel (Everett)

Brian and Mandy Greer

August 22, 2024

Dear Joan and Family
We are very sad to hear of John´s passing. Sadly we are overseas but will see you on our return.
With love
Brian and Mandy Greer x

Maureen and Paul West

August 21, 2024

Joan and family
Our deepest sympathy to you all on John´s sudden passing.
May fond memories be a comfort to you at this difficult time.

Lorraine and Frank Spillane

August 21, 2024

Joan, Jo and family. So sorry for the sad loss of John.

Raema Chisholm

August 21, 2024

To the family of Johnny . So sorry to read of Johnny death especially to Judy And Kevin. We were neighbours of the Greer family in Old North Road many years ago. Please accept our deepest sympathy Raema +Robin Chisholm

Joy Murdoch

August 21, 2024

Deepest sympathy Joan. So sad you lost your man too early. We have been recalling the early years in Devon and Cornwall Streets. Our thoughts are with you. Joy and Allan Murdoch x x

Sally Pierce.

August 21, 2024

So sad ,to hear of Johns passing.Why do the good people , get taken way to soon.!Thinking of you all , at this sad time.

John Black

August 21, 2024

Very sad to hear of Johns passing. We were great mates way back in our school days, disrupted when I left Timaru. A good human being. My condolences to all of his family.

Helen Conlan

August 21, 2024

Dear Joan and Family....shocked and saddened by the news of Johns passing....you had a very special relationship and will have amazing memories...Thinking of you all at this incredible sad time .

Jim Lancaster

August 21, 2024

To Joan Mike and Jo please accept our condolences on John's passing it was a big shock to everyone our thoughts are with you all remembering the good times working ,playing a bit music together,and having fun in our teenage years you will be sorely missed RIP John

Barbara Cook

August 21, 2024

Joan, Jo and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts are with you all. Barbara Cook

Chloe & Lily

August 21, 2024

I will miss the laughs we had and the stories you would tell, I am so thankful for the time we got to spend with you before our move. Lilypops will miss great grandad so much. Sending big hugs and love to the family xx

Jill Stringer

August 21, 2024

Joan & family,
We were so sorry to hear of John's sudden passing.
Tony has fond memories of going on Hare drives with Johnny and his Dad back in the day.
Thinking of you all at this time
Tony & Jill Stringer

Marie Bee

August 21, 2024

Joan & family - so sorry to hear of Johnny's sudden passing. Sending our sincere sympathy & remembering the 'good times' away back when we were all 'young'
Marie & Laurie Bee
Highfields QLD

G RITCHIE

August 21, 2024

Condolences to your family in your passing johnny, work colleague,neighbour real good guy

Janette Hendry

August 21, 2024

So sorry to read of Johns passing he was a lovey person and a great family man . My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Regards Janette Hendry

Evelyn

August 21, 2024

so very sad to hear of John passing, enjoyed our time on the west coast river, Phillip Lawrence, Evy Lawrence(Everett).

DArcy Watson

August 21, 2024

Sad to hear that my cousin Johnny has passed. I remember us playing together when we were very young in Greymouth and Timaru. RIP young Johnny. DÁrcy. Gold Coast.

Jill & Tony Stringer

August 21, 2024

Joan and family,
So sorry to hear of John's passing, way too soon. We have lots of memories of you both when we were all starting our lives together.
Tony has recalled weekend days of going on hare drives with Johnny and his Dad....(Savs and bread with a cuppa after)..Fun times.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Jill & Tony Stringer

Marilyn and Bryan

August 21, 2024

Joan and family we are so sorry to hear of John's death. Our thoughts are with you all at this such a sad time.
Marilyn Crossman and Bryan Hobbs

Marilyn Reid

August 21, 2024

So sorry for your loss Joan and family John was a lovely guy a big part of our lives in the younger days RIP from Marilyn

Sue Wilkinson

August 21, 2024

I was just terribly sad to hear of John´s passing while enjoying one of the things he loved thinking of you all (special love to you Joan) I´m thinking about you so much while I´m over on the West Coast with family - will watch the live stream - take care and treasure all your wonderful memories

Brian Gosney

August 21, 2024

To Joan, and all the extended Greer family. Please accept our deepest sympathy in your sad loss of John. RIP. Brian and Joan Gosney Melbourne

Layton Hamilton

August 21, 2024

Condolences to the Greer Family. Sorry for your loss. Layton(Draughty) Hamilton

Annette Rayner

August 21, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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for John GREER

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Aoraki Funeral Services - Timaru

160 Mountainview Road, Timaru 7910

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