Memorial for Tim Johnston
1943 - 2024
Please join us to celebrate the life of our Husband, Dad, 'Poppa Tim' and good friend Tim Johnston at the: Takapuna Boating Club, Sunday 2nd Feb 2025 from 1 - 4 PM. 39 The Stand. Takapuna beach, Auckland 0622.
We'll share a few stories, a bite to eat and a few drinks on the Takapuna beach front where Dad enjoyed an amazing child hood and walked to school with his friends.
For catering purposes, if you can, please RSVP to [email protected]
We'll share a few stories, a bite to eat and a few drinks on the Takapuna beach front where Dad enjoyed an amazing child hood and walked to school with his friends.
For catering purposes, if you can, please RSVP to [email protected]
From his childhood in Clifton Rd, Takapuna, Tim attended Takapuna Grammar - showing great promise on the academic side. Sports? Not so much.
Except for sailing, which became a life-long passion. But before that he had a stint with his parents, Syd and Joyce, in Canberra. Sydney Johnston was High Commissioner for NZ in Australia, where Dad got to attend his first two years at Canberra University (studying Economics and Politics) - and drive his Dad around in the diplomatic Rambler Nash.
Alas, Syd died at his desk in Canberra leaving Joyce, Dad, at 17, and his siblings Suzanne, Ewen, Paul and Julie.
Returning to NZ, Tim met the love of his life, Jan, on a blind date (thanks Dewey). They've been inseparable ever since - with sailing adventures throughout the Pacific, business ventures of many kinds, and a roll-call of friends in their variety of ports-of-call; Devonport, Russell, Herne Bay, Cheltenham, Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Wanaka, Greenhithe and Tamahere.
Dad was a deep thinker, a kind man, a wise CEO, pilot, sailor, and friend to us all. Plus a great Dad to Jeremy and Poppa Tim to Ruby, Lily, Charlie and Harry. Plus a loving Uncle to Debs and Ros. We'll miss him hugely, but are thankful for the amazing life he lead and the brave and dignified way he chose to farewell us, in his own way.
Please join us on Sunday February 2nd, when hopefully the sun is shining on the beach he loved most - and we all have had a little time to decompress and breath, and prepare a fitting celebration for such a kind and admirable man.
See you then.
Except for sailing, which became a life-long passion. But before that he had a stint with his parents, Syd and Joyce, in Canberra. Sydney Johnston was High Commissioner for NZ in Australia, where Dad got to attend his first two years at Canberra University (studying Economics and Politics) - and drive his Dad around in the diplomatic Rambler Nash.
Alas, Syd died at his desk in Canberra leaving Joyce, Dad, at 17, and his siblings Suzanne, Ewen, Paul and Julie.
Returning to NZ, Tim met the love of his life, Jan, on a blind date (thanks Dewey). They've been inseparable ever since - with sailing adventures throughout the Pacific, business ventures of many kinds, and a roll-call of friends in their variety of ports-of-call; Devonport, Russell, Herne Bay, Cheltenham, Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Wanaka, Greenhithe and Tamahere.
Dad was a deep thinker, a kind man, a wise CEO, pilot, sailor, and friend to us all. Plus a great Dad to Jeremy and Poppa Tim to Ruby, Lily, Charlie and Harry. Plus a loving Uncle to Debs and Ros. We'll miss him hugely, but are thankful for the amazing life he lead and the brave and dignified way he chose to farewell us, in his own way.
Please join us on Sunday February 2nd, when hopefully the sun is shining on the beach he loved most - and we all have had a little time to decompress and breath, and prepare a fitting celebration for such a kind and admirable man.
See you then.
Memorial
Sunday 2 Feb, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Takapuna Boating Club (Top Deck)
39 The Strand, Takapuna Beach, Auckland 0622, New Zealand
Takapuna Boating Club (Top Deck)
39 The Strand, Takapuna Beach, Auckland 0622, New Zealand
There is public parking nearby. You can also park at the Takapuna boat ramp and walk 5 minutes along the beach to the Club. Come to the Top Deck of the club.
No gifts please. Just bring your memories of Tim to share if you feel so inclined.
If you can please RSVP to [email protected] so we can get a handle on the catering requirements.
If you can please RSVP to [email protected] so we can get a handle on the catering requirements.