Vincent PETERSON Obituary

Robin, as discussed, the story of taking Vince skiing:
Around 2000, Vince was chatting with me about trips in the hills, and two things came up - he hadn't done back-country skiing, and hadn't been to (the old 4th) Mueller Hut at Mt Cook. We agreed to combine those aims the coming winter. A companion recently home from overseas also wanted to come. We set off from Timaru one afternoon (your wedding anniversary Robin?) with a weather window, and with cross-country skis on our packs made our way to the Sealy tarns halfway up the Mueller track, to don our skis. The snow from there was reasonably deep, but good for "skinning on" - where with napped skins attached to the ski bases you walk on top of the snowpack, taking half meter steps sliding the ski uphill, where it grips the snow and you then slide the other foot up past the first. The result is quick and easy travel over top of the snow zig-zagging to about a 20 degree angle up the hill.
I had planned for us to ski to the hut by about 7.30pm for tea. But, it turned out our companion was not well, kept losing their balance, falling, and struggling to regain their skiis, before eventually abandoning their skis exhausted - we had only gained about 200m (Vince waiting ahead having easily mastered the technique) when we had to stack the skiis at the trail side.
Then, taking turns potholing steps, we slogged on foot through the deep snow all the way to the hut arriving at something nearer 2.00am for a very late cook-up of tea (and the inevitable diabetes injection).
Vince always looked on the bright-side of things though (as we then didn't get to do the planned cross-country skiing) as our trip became more about getting our companion safely and happily back down to the village.
Vince summarised the trip as making him the only person he knew of "who only skied going uphill, never down".

Thinking of you Robin. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your soul mate. We were fortunate to share in the lovely celebration of Vince’s life on line from Malta.
He is a character that we will all remember as an important part of our lives.

I had the privilege of working for Vince for a number of years. Every Friday night my three children took it in turns to come with me for the night surgery. Vince took so much trouble to explain what he was doing and why. One night Vince was operation on a dog. Aaron pulled the chair he was standing on closer and closer and then he said to Vince" Can you move your arm Vince, I can't see" . Vince laughed and moved away! Vince was so kind to me and I look back on my day in North St veterinary clinic with much affection. Vince you were so kind and wise and your sense of humor deadly! Robin and family I hope that you can remember the love he had for you all. He was a very proud father. My love to you all. Marion

To Aynz and family, so sad to hear of Da Vinci's passing (he was Da Vinci to me!). I was always made to feel so welcome during my visits with Aynz. He will be missed. Love to all. Stacy and family

Sincerest Condolences Robin & family. Vinçe will always be remembered as a gentleman with a heart of gold. We treasure the time we spent together and his memories & love will be with us to eternity.
Thinking of you all during this difficult period. Love to all

Condolences to the Peterson family, from Phil Bennets family. My father Phil Bennet and Vince were at school together and close friends back in the day in Timaru, I'm so sorry for your loss. Diana Bennet.

Too many to highlight. We had some memorable times ages ago. Love you all. Mary

Sincere condolences to Peterson family RIP Vincent you were well respected in the Geraldine community

To Robin & Family,
Sorry to hear about Vince passing. Vince was always there when I text Robin, if I had a problem with 1 of my cats. Vince will be missed.

Our deepest sympathy to
Robin & Peterson family for your sad loss. RIP Vince.

To Robin & Family our heartfelt condolences.

From a client, to be friends will miss that wit and verbal sparing, so precious. Squash days and work encounters, so many fond memories. He left a footprint of life's learnings, on so many he accepted into his realm. Vince helped me with higher learning, when i borrowed quality books, that I am thankful for.

Deepest sympathy to Robin and family. Our thoughts are with you. Blanchett family

We are saddened to hear of Vince´s passing. We enjoyed his particular sense of humour and skill as he cared for our animals. Our thoughts are with you Robin and family.

Robin (Mrs P) and family, sorry to hear of Vinces passing, thinking of you all.

So sorry to hear of Vince passing

Condolences to Robin & all of Vince´s family.
What a great man,always a smile & always a story to tell. A huge loss to all who knew him,he will be spoken of & remembered fondly for years to come.
Fly high Vince,it´s been a privilege to have known you xxx

Vince was a great friend to us, he had a great sense of humor and taught Marie a lot about the facts of life sitting on a bench outside the Aussie pub in Greymouth. He also showed us how to climb mountains in the middle of winter by going into Welcome flat. Time to rest now Vince, we will miss you. Love
Mike and Marie Wall

Deepest Sympathy to Robin and all Vine's family. I first met Vince in 1975 and when he moved to Timaru I continued to call on him monthly through work. Vince was greatly respected.

Condolences to the family, he was a great person.