George Peter Wilkie STEWART

17th August 1942 - 5th March 2024
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Windsor Community Church
19 Windsor Street
Invercargill
Friday 8 March 2024, 1:30PM
Open live stream

Stewart, George Peter Wilkie:

Formerly of Zimbabwe. Aged 81 years. Peacefully at Vickery Court, 5 March 2024, went to heaven to be with Jesus where there is no Motor Neurone Disease. Precious husband of Violet, loved brother of the late Ishbel (died age 13 years), loved brother-in-law of Russell and Robyn Dunn and the late Gordon Dunn. Loved uncle of Sarah, Anna and Chris, Lizzie and Jason, Tim and Hannah and their children. Loved cousin of Robert Herron, Ann and Blair Donkin, John Herron, David and Helen Herron. Thanks to the staff of Vickery Court Rest Home for their wonderful care of George. A celebration of George’s life will be held in Windsor Community Church, Windsor Street, Invercargill, on Friday 8 March at 1.30pm followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Donations to Gideons International may be made at the service. Messages to 86 Chelmsford Street, Invercargill 9810 or to George’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his service livestream link is available.

Messages

Dear Violet,
I received a text today from Carole King to tell me that George has died peacefully and I want to send to you and your extended family my deepest sympathy and love at this very sad time for you all. George was a wonderful Christian man who served God so faithfully and even when not well, over the past few years, he still came to worship most Sundays and sang with the men's group whenever he could. He will be greatly missed by you and everyone in the Windsor church family but please rejoice in that he is now with the Lord, with no more suffering and is at peace with his Heavenly Father. George ran with God the race of life - well done you good and faithful servant.
Margaret Hall, Wanaka
Dear Violet,
We’re so sad circumstances have prevented us from joining with you to celebrate George’s life and accomplishments.

To say George has left an endearing mark upon our family is an understatement; his active interest in Jane’s family, and his wonderful friendship over the many Men & Mates activities (especially kitchen duties on the Men & Mates ‘vegetable-free’ weekends in Wanaka, and active inspiration with the Windsor Church International Men’s Choir) will leave a lasting impression upon us all.

I remain humbled by George’s stalwart Christian example, of his active faith.

Thank you George!

Simon & Jane Bardon
Simon Bardon, Invercargill
We will miss you Great Uncle George. We loved our chats with you.
Big hugs to you Aunty Violet, sending our love xxx
Love Lachy, Finley and Mila Dunn
Hannah Dunn , Christchurch
Nice to see George's photo working on his stamps. George was an important member of the local stamp club. I remember talking with him when he was thinking about starting a stamp exhibit about George VI stamps of Rhodesia. He reached great heights, even being awarded a trip to England to further his research on the subject. He also collected the picture postcards of E T Brown, the most famous of which is a dead crocodile with a man's body being removed from its stomach. R IP George.
Jeff Long, Christchurch
Dear Violet & family
Sorry for your loss. I got to know George through my dad, Ian, & Windsor Community Church. George will be missed but remembered for his general enthusiasm for Jesus, fellowship & stamps. I remember seeing one of his stamp exhibits when it was in Taradale. I was sorry to learn of his illness and recent passing.
Thoughts & prayers as you adjust to the gap left in George’s “falling asleep”.
James Donaldson, Hastings