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Jim HOLDOM Obituary
Passed away peacefully in his 84th year after a short illness. Dearly loved Father and Father-in-Law of Paul and Catherine, Shona and Doug, and Mark and Ivana. Treasured Grandad of John, Alys, Lisa, Sam, Chelsea, Alexandra and Massimo. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Kay (deceased) and Gordon, John and Judy, and Barbara and Colum (deceased). Jim fought as hard for himself in his final days as he fought for social justice for all people. We are now living in a better world thanks to your strong beliefs, brave conscience and huge heart. Our special thanks to the staff at Middlemore Hospital Ward 33 and Bruce McLaren Retirement Village for their care and compassion to dad in his final days.
Tena Koutou i o koutou tini mate
No reira, haere e nga mate
Haere ki te wa kainga
Haere ki te kainga tuturu
O to tatou Matua i te rangi
Haere, haere, haere.
A service for Jim will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, Cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Tuesday, 8 December 2015 at 2:00pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Trade Aid, PO Box 35 049 Christchurch 8640 or these may be left at the service. All communications to the Holdom family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton, 3242.
Memories and Condolences
for Jim HOLDOM
10 Entries
Maire Leadbeater
January 6, 2016
Condolences to all Jim's family and friends. Jim was a great activist and a warm and caring friend. Lots of good memories of campaigns and jokes shared. Miss his unassuming presence.
December 22, 2015
Our condolences to the Holdom family. He was a polymath and activist. We recently bought a book on R S Peters on Educational Philosophy - with Jim's name on the flyleaf
Margaret & Selwyn Stuart
Keith Locke
December 12, 2015
Condolences to the Holdom family. I knew Jim as a super-activist on international peace and social justice issues. Always warm and friendly - and with a great protest button collection.
Bev Collison
December 8, 2015
Farewell Jim,
Memories of you attending very many Continuing Education events, classes and workshops over many years - always with enthusiasm to learn and to share. A hungry mind for understanding and a committed worker for social change.
Jeanette Timbrell-Wright
December 7, 2015
Farewell jim,
I will miss you. You were the strength and drive behind our Hamilton CORSO Post-waste community shop we all thank you for that. You were a man who walked the talk of your beliefs.
Jan Findlay
December 7, 2015
Our Findlay Family sent you our sympathy John
December 7, 2015
Condolences to Mr Holdoms whanau. Definitely the best teacher I remember at Insoll Avenue. R.I.P
December 7, 2015
Sincere condolences to Jim's family. Jim was a great champion of people's needs and causes. Jim was a long time loyal member of the Hamilton Branch of the New Zealand China Friendship Society. Ian Howat, joint secretary of Hamilton Branch NZCFS.
December 7, 2015
Condolences to Mr Holdoms whanau. He was always a strong advocate for all people and is one of the old school legends of Insoll Ave. Rest in Peace Mr Holdom...
December 7, 2015
Sincere condolences to mr Holdom's family, he was great teacher at Insoll Ave and he dfeinitely was a community spirited fighter. Rest in absolute peace Jim.
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