Alistar JORDAN Obituary

The New Plymouth Old Boys' cricket club acknowledge the passing of Alistar Jordan, president and life member of the club. Ali joined Old Boys' in 1966. He played for the club, Taranaki, Central Districts and New Zealand. He has served on the club's management committee since 1967. He played the leading roles in developing the upstairs clubrooms, the nets and the pitch at Western Park in New Plymouth, and many other projects. He coached countless numbers of young cricketers, Taranaki-wide. Ali was a guiding light to everyone at Old Boys' and left a remarkable imprint on the club, and a special legacy. New Plymouth Old Boys' is fortunate to have had him as a member. His contribution cannot be overstated, without doubt the greatest of any member. Thank you, Ali, we respect you and you will be greatly missed.

Brian Beer
NPOB cricket club secretary.

Sad to hear of the passing of Ali. I only know of him as a young cricket fan watching him bowl when CD played Wellington in the Plunket Shield. My late husband, Fred Goodall, was fortunate to see his bowling skill up close many times when he umpired CD matches. He often talked about Ali´s skill as a fast bowler. Sincere condolences to the Jordan family.

Very sad to read of Ali´s passing. Great guy and wonderful servant of CD and Taranaki. Always a pleasure to come back to Pukekura Park and catch up. The first bowler I face in FC Cricket. On a hattrick and Ali bounced me. RIP my friend.

So sorry to hear of Ali´s passing. He was a pleasure to talk to when I was working as Sports Editor of the Taranaki Daily News. He always made himself available to the media and gave an honest report of the state of the game. My sympathy goes out to his family.
Murray Hills

Sadened to hear of the loss of Ali. Condolences to Diane and family. Remember the times I used to come up and have a cup of tea and chat with you and Ailstair when we were the mail contractors.

Dennis and Wendy Lankshear

Alistar was a great person, cousin toy Mum Irene McCall (nee More craft). I always remember his smile.

Condolences to the Jordan family, Ali was very respected and well thought of, he will be missed regards John Atkin

Fond memories of a true Gentleman with an infectious Smile
thinking of you all at this time
Regards
Dawn & Ray Staddon

My deepest sympathy to Dianne & Family. Alistair was a perfect gentleman, very kind person and it was always enjoyable to catch up with him. You will have wonderful memories of him. Thinking of you all at this sad time.Take care Ann Hinton

Sorry sorry to hear of your loss Aleister and Jill O'Donnell

To Diane, Amanda, Kate and Kent and families ; our sincerest condolences and sympathies on the loss of your amazing husband and father. Ali always had a smile and was a truly remarkable man who achieved lots. Our thoughts are with you all

I am saddened to hear of Ali's passing. My condolences go out to his family and friends. He was a true legend of cricket both on and off the field. Many players throughout Taranaki, young and old, would have benefitted from his experience, calming presence and great spirit. May you rest in peace Ali

To Diane & family, We´re so sorry to hear of your loss of Ali. Jim has many great memories from cricketing days.

My deepest sympathy Dianne. I was saddened to hear this news from mum yesterday. Ali was a lovely gentleman, we were all blessed to have known him.

Diane & Families, sincere condolences hearing of the sad loss of Ali.
Such a truely respected gentleman, always a smile, always keen on a chat. RIP

Diane and family our Sincere condolences at this very sad time. Ali captained the Taranaki cricket team on my debut 1980 and I played my last Taranaki game with Ali 1993. Always was a privilege to play along side him.
Will be sadly missed, may he rest in Peace.
Clinton and Therese Muggeridge

Diane and family...... deep condolences to you all on Ali´s passing. Such a lovely man. My dad, Bill (Skip) Stockwell admired Ali so much and of course loved working with you, Diane. Thinking of you all

We are Di and Ali"s cousins Gary and Marlene Carter who live in Adelaide Australia. They visited us in late June after a long train trip from Darwin. It was so lovely to see them both after many years apart. Ali looked tired at the time but still had his cheerful smile. Our cousin Di looked cheerful but concerned about Ali. Paisley and Raewyn were with them on the trip. It was so nice to catch up with them again. We both knew Ali had health problems but did not realize how unwell he was. We are devastated to hear about Ali's passing. Our cousin Di and children have lost a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ali was a man who would do anything for any one. A soft and a gentle giant who the world is lost without him in it. Lots of love to you Di children and grandchildren. Gary and Marlene xxxxx00000

So sorry to hear on Sunday of Ali´s passing. We have a lot of great memories to mull over during this time of mourning. We are off shore at the moment but we will see you all soon. Love to you Dianne and family a huge space left empty by the falling of this huge Totara. Jill&JR

Sincere condolences to all the Jordan family. I first met Ali in Hawera at a cricket match in the 1970s and it was lovely to be able to have morning tea with him 2 weeks ago at the Quails Nest at a function for TCA members and ex players for Taranaki. Your innings has ended. Rest in Peace Ali.
Malcolm Greenhill

To Diane and family.
So sorry to hear of Ali´s passing, remembering a good bloke, talented cricketer.
Condolences from Bruce and Frona Stockman

I am so sorry to hear of Alistair's passing i had a great respect for Ali. My love goes out to you Diane & family
Maureen Looney

Our deepest sympathy to Ali's family. Ali was a lovely man with deep love for his family. From Cory and the team at Honda Hub New Plymouth

I'm so saddened to read of Alister passing. A member of Jordan family Joggers relay team in the TSB Around the Mountain relay [a couple of years ago] he was a deceptive runner - looking as he was just cruising along but always did fast times for his legs. Thinking of this branch of the family at this sad time. Sorry I am unable to make it to the funeral. Enjoy your final run into the sunset Alistar.

Our Condolences Diane and family i miss my chats really nice guy Ali was heart of gold always welcome you in anytime another one gone to soon Man of the Land.

Mark Jordan.

My sincere condolences to Diane and family at Alistar's passing. Many happy memories of playing alongside and against him. A true sportsman and gentleman. Rest in peace Ali.

So sorry to hear of Ali´s passing.

The nicest of men always with a huge smile. A great friend to our whole family and amazingly supportive cricketing mentor to Karl.

Our love goes out to you Diane, Amanda, Kate, Kent and families. A great mate to you all, that will be sorely missed.

Ali, hope you and Bob can share some cricketing stories once again up there.

Love Jan, Karl, Matt and Sarah

Condolences Diane and Whanau. A man I respected, will be sorely missed.

On behalf of my whanau and myself we´d like to send our heartfelt condolences on hearing the news of Ali´s passing.

Although I didn´t know him well, as a player at NPOB CC my lasting memory is the times he helped me with my bowling in the nets at Western Park. It is still deeply engraved in my memory. My brother, Brad knew Kent at school and when our Father passed in November 1999 Ali sent a card of condolence to us which also sticks hard in my memory. And meant so much at a very sad time.

Go well to the other side Ali, the bowling attack just got a little more fire in it up there. I´ll send a few seeds down the track on Saturday in your memory

To Diane and Jordan family, condolences to you all! Ali´s legacy will carry on to you all. Sending so much love and strength your way. Hugs.

To Diane & family. So sorry to hear of Ali's passing. I first met Ali while working at Moa-Nui trading Store and the many times I visited the farm always got a welcome. In later years while at Waitara the many times I delivered maize & grass seed to the run off and Ali's visits to the store often to get new electric fence reels that vanished from the farm. The talks we had over nearly 40 years will always be remembered

To Diane and family. Sorry to hear of Ali´s passing
Our condolence's. my walk with Tui wont be the
same
Barry Taylor

Condolences to the Jordan family on the loss of Ali. Will miss our chats on the awakino river during whitebaiting. Lovely bloke. RIP Ali

Thank you, Ali, for being a true mentor. My love and respect to you. Such a terrific contribution to the game of cricket. I shall miss our two-hour 'phone conversations my friend.

RIP to the nicest tough guy I´ve ever met. You were a great mentor to me when I was a youngster. Humble, tough, friendly and respected. You´ll never be forgotten Ali!
Go well. You will be missed

So sorry to hear of Ali's passing. One of life's great guys for sure, and so well respected in the farming community. I'll miss our chats and seeing him at Fonterra meetings. Sincere condolences to Diane and family.

Condolences to Diane and family thinking of you all at this sad time

To Diane and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Alistair. Sending much love at this very sad time.
Katrina

Dear Diane, I and Barry are so sorry to read of that your beloved husband, friend and soul mate has passed! Dear Alistar! Rest assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers always! Love Rose

So sad to hear this, my sincerest condolences Dianne, Amanda,Kate, Kent and families. So many cherished memories over the decades when I look back.
Always a great mate.
Rad

Neighbour, friend, my first cricket coach and all round genuinely fantastic bloke. To Diane, Amanda, Kent and Kate my deepest sympathies. Ali will be missed by all who knew him. Keep the memories close in your hearts.

Diane and family My thoughts are with you at this very sad time, Ali was one great guy, always a pleasure to be in his company. He will not only be missed by his family but the sporting people of Taranaki and wider. Deepest Sympathy Barbara Smart.

Our love and condolences are wrapped around you Dianne at this sad time. Ali was a great mentor for young and old alike. He will be sadly missed in the cricketing world as well as just a lovely human being. From one cricketer to another, the world was a better place while you were in it Ali. R.I.P
Graham& Adrienne.

So very Sad to hear this news.
One of the most amazing human beings I have ever being fortunate enough to spend time with. Such a magnet to want to be in his company.
Most sincere condolences to Diane and family.