David Anthony Bartley (DAVE)

5th July 1970 - 8th September 2022
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ILT Stadium Southland
Invercargill
Tuesday 13 September 2022, 1:00PM

BARTLEY David Anthony (Dave)

Our tree has fallen, our rock has moved and the final bell has been rung in the bout. Dave passed away at Hospice Southland, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday 8 September 2022 aged 52 years.

Dearly loved husband of Lisa for 28 years.

Adored father of Olivia* (Libby), and Eli.

Much loved son of Tony and Fay*, Pat*, and Sue Bartley.

Dearly loved son in law and friend of Lyn and John Rhodes.

Much loved brother and brother in law of Jacquline and Kevin Godfrey, Brent and Stacey Stirling, Steve Rhodes, and Darren Rhodes.

Much loved Uncle of Josh, Jeremy and Serenity, Georgia and Brad; Dominic and Damien; and Reuben; Brodie*, Brennan and Koby; and great uncle of Jax and Kolby.

Adored nephew of Anne and Doug Chapman, Averill and Chris Waldron, Shirley and Brian* O’Malley and Karen and Warren* Procter.

Much loved godfather and mate of Brock and Cooper Miller.

“ Special mate to many, gone to be with his Princess’

A heartfelt thank you to Chris Jackson – Dunedin Oncologist for your support and care of Dave.

In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service.

A farewell and Celebration of Dave’s life will be held on Tuesday 13th September, 1pm, ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill.  Private cremation will follow.

Messages to 43 High Street Invercargill or to Dave’s tribute page and frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

 (*denotes deceased)

Messages

I'm so sorry for your loss Lisa and Eli. I send you love and strength.
Amanda Martin, Invercargill
Sending much love and strength to all Davids family.Didnt really know David but through extended family certainly know loosing him has broken many many hearts.
Life is so cruel at times😓😪I hope you all find great comfort with each other and all your special memories.❤Kia Kaha xx
Graeme & Tracey Neilson. Ascot Foursquare, Invercargill
Dear Lisa I am so, so for your loss of your dear husband Dave. May you and Eli draw strength and comfort from each other.
Judy Turner, Invercargill
To Lisa and family I had the pleasure of working for and meeting Dave at the Mair Venison Kennington Plant many years ago.A all round straight good guy and I admired him very much for his calm approach . He has done such gòod things for our Southland Community and he has been taken so early Rest Easy Dave you will be remembered fondly for your all journey have done John Thomson Invercargill
John Thomson, Invercargill
Our sincere condolences to you and Eli, saddened for your loss, From the Stratford’s
Nathan & Lisa , Invercargill
An amazing person whom I hold in high regard and have the utmost respect for. It was a privilege to have had our life paths cross in numerous ways. Go well my friend. My love and support in all ways goes to Lisa, Eli and extended family.
Jane Morgan, Invercargill
Sympathies to Lisa and family.
Dave was a true character, had many great times and laughs with Dave along the way.
Gone too soon but not forgotten.
RIP
Brendan Robinson
Brendan Robinson, Sydney
So very sorry for your loss of Dave. He was a lovely man. Deepest sympathy to you Lisa and Eli.
Stella Fallow
Stella Fallow, Sandstone Point Queensland
Sending you hugs
Maria and Craig, Perth
dear lisa and eli so sad im not able to be there today but my heart and thoughts are with you and all the bartley family another great guy gone too soon may he rest in peace with olivia hugs lesley
lesley gray, invercargill
Sending love to Lisa Eli and Family,
Dave was a great guy and although my memories are mostly of the younger years they stay strong, although it was only a few years ago Lisa and Dave visited the Gold Coast and I was able to catch up. Popular in his youth, as well as a mature man purely because he was a great bloke. Success in real estate was no surprise to me as he loved to play monopoly didn’t he Lisa, that story for another day RIP mate
Anthony and Jill Payne , Gold Coast Australia
My heart goes out to you Lisa,Eli, Jacqui and Mr Bartley. Such a dearly loved friend . Our sincere condolences to you all.❤️❤️❤️
Sharryn, Invercargill
Lisa Eli and extended family My deepest condolences to you all. I'm sorry I was unable to attend Dave's service. Dave has left a legacy of love that will always be with you.Caring thoughts are with you all at this time of sorrow.
Sonia Payne, Invercargill
Dear Lisa and Eli, we are so very sorry for the sad loss of a wonderful much loved husband and father. Our thoughts are with you both.
Gary and Annette Allen
Gary and Annette Allen , Invercargill
All we have at the end of the day is memories and we have those forever. Much love Lisa and Eli.
Jill Moser and Chris Curtis *, Riverton