Barbara MORRIS Obituary

Dear Mandy and Whanau,
I am heart broken to hear the passing of your mum, she had been a part of my life for so many years this started when she taught me figure / speed skating from when I was about 10 years old. Then when I left school at the age of 16 I went to her at SPELD and she help me learn I was not dumb but had dyslexia and dyscalculia and then helped me understand how to make it work for me. Life went on and we would catch up at the warehouse often lol. In my thirties I started the nursing degree at WITT, she became my side kick for everything smoko buddy through to helping me understand the curriculum jargon. I remember her telling me how she was very proud of me for achieving this goal and I could not have completed this with out her ongoing support and guidance through out my academic life.
I had seen her about two weeks before she passed at the warehouse it was a quick catch up but she was the same Barb I had known most of my life, bubbly, smiling, bright eyed and truly a wonderful strong woman. I will miss her so much. All my love to you and your family and thankyou xxx

RIP my standard 2 teacher. I was fortunate enough to have your help again as an adult at Taranaki Polytechnic. A teacher I will never forget & will always be grateful to xo

To Mandy & family.
So sorry to hear of your mums passing.
You are in our thoughts at this very difficult time.

I had the pleasure of carrying out some development work for Barbara a few years ago. She was an absolute joy to work with. I appreciated her positive attitude and friendly nature.
Condolences to the family.

Barbara was not only a good teacher but she was also a wonderful person. She helped me to discover that I was slow or stupid but that I had a learning disorder called Dyslexia she helped me to understand that I could learn and have fun. I loved this woman as a friend and as a teacher I was a adult student for may years and when I need help she was always there. GOD BLESS YOU BARBARA I will say a prayer for you with our lord.

I worked with Barbara for several years and I know that many students have her to thank for their success. She was a huge supporter of the struggling student and would go above and beyond the call of duty to help. She was also a great supporter of us foundation tutors. Sorry I can't be there to farewell you Barbara but THANK YOU

Many years ago worked with Barbara at Dudley School. She was always an honest reliable source of help and much loved by the pupils. So very glad she has been in my life

I have fond memories of Barbara. Her lovely friendly smile and nature will be missed.
Condolences to the family.
Jenny Brooking
(nee Francis)

Deepest Sympathies to the family.
Barbara was a great coach and mentor to Tania & Nathan during our skating days in New Plymouth.
Karen & Tom O´Hanlon
Cambridge

All my love to the family. Sorry I can't be with you on FRIDAY Barbara worked really hard with Rachel skating thank you Jean Walker

Sympathy to the family. Barbara's help to this former WITT student was a gift that kept on giving in exams for years after. Gone to soon.

Condolences to family. I skated with Barbara many years ago and she also helped my daughter at Polytech.