In his 73rd year. He passed away doing what he loved
Treasured and adored soul mate of Helen. Loved “free-range” father of Lee, Kara and Kim and whāngai father to Hannah, Ebony and Aston.
Cherished and adored grandfather to Nikki-Leigh & Hayden and Kahurangi. Beloved great-grandfather of Nixon, Beau-Ian and Violet.
Loved son of the late Lancelot and Rose Rasmussen. Loved brother and brother in law of Ray (deceased) & Daphne (deceased), Ken (deceased) and Nola, Graeme and Jan (deceased), Theo & Noeline, John & Cheryl, Roma (deceased) & Bill (deceased).
Brother in law of Paul & Maree Wilson, Maxie Duncan (deceased), Joye & Tom Hanrahan (deceased), Bryce Hope (MIA) and Margaret Blackgrove.
Loved uncle and friend to his many nieces and nephews. Special friend of Ant Black, Marshall Freer and Peter Stephens.
Messages can be sent to; Charles Court Motels, 350 Main South Road, Greymouth 7805.
Ian will be taken home to Okuru for time with family and friends. He will then be taken to Te Tauraka Waka A Māui Marae in Bruce Bay on Friday 18th of October. All are welcome to visit and share time with Ian and family at home and at the Marae.
His final service will be at the Haast Hall at 1pm on Monday 21st of October and then he will be laid to rest in the Okuru Cemetery in Haast.
Following the interment, all are invited to share stories, food and drink at the Haast Hall.
The adventurer, the accumulator of “stuff”, the lover of the land, the pilot, the fisherman, the hunter, the provider and the most amazing back-bone of his family is now at rest. We are heart broken but we know we were so lucky to have had you in our lives.
E te Rakatira, e te papa, e te pōua, e te pouanui, haere, haere, haere atu rā, Moe mai rā.
Second notice
Ian Lancelot Rasmussen
My heart is breaking, I have suddenly and tragically lost my husband. The absolute love of my life, best friend and soul mate. While I have a lifetime of wonderful memories, my life will never be the same without you my darling. You will always be remembered as a loving, supportive, generous, caring, hunter-gatherer and provider. Thank you for the wild ride. My heart will always belong to you.
Third Notice
Ian Lancelot Rasmussen
This week I have lost the greatest source of unconditional love and support that I will ever know in this lifetime. Thank you for loving me, listening to me, protecting me, reading to me, and always making me feel valued. I am beyond thankful that my children had the time to feel as loved by you as I was, and that my husband found in you the chance to be nurtured, supported and appreciated. Thank you for showing us what true love looks like and for setting an example of marriage and friendship with nana that we will forever strive to match. You are my safe place, my home, the first friend that I ever had, my grandad – and I will miss you every day, for the rest of my days.
Helen and family my sincere Condolences to you all thinking of you all at this very sad time R.I.P Ian
Helen and Whanau my sincere condolences to you all. R.I.P Ian
Colleen Astwood nee Long
Helen and family, words cannot explain how I feel for you at this time. I can only say we are here for the utmost support at any time. Aroha Nui xxx
So sorry to hear of Ian’s passing thinking of you all at this sad time.
Helen & kara and whanau, so sad to hear of your loss. My heart is with you all at this sad time. Treasure the memories . Feel the warmth of Ian in your hearts whenever you feel sad and replace it with a smile. Love to you all xx Gina Straker nee Blair and whanau
Helen & whanau – Am so very saddened to hear of Razzys passing & so suddenly! RIP Ian & thinking of you all at this difficult time Kia Kaha xxx
Deepest condolences to Helen and whanau, a good man gone to soon, thinking of you all lots of love
Rose and George
Very sad to hear about Ian To Helen and the rest of the family Thinking of you all at this sad time When your sadness gets overwhelming stop and remember all the funny good times you all had together from rhonda and I’m sure colly will want me to say from him too
Sad times…so sorry to hear about Ian, we lose another great local ..my heartfelt sympathies Helen and family..
Helen & family. We are so sorry to hear of Ian’s passing, its such a sad time . Our thoughts are with you all.
Sue & Alex Fraser.
My heart goes out to you all. I will be there when you need a shoulder to cry on, a listener for sharing your treasured memories, to laugh and cry with. Anything you need just reach out. Love to you all xxx.
Helen and Family, Phil and I are gutted for you all….the love and kindness you have shown our family is beyond anything we can ever thankyou enough for. Ian was the most amazing gentle kind man to us..and Phil treasure his many early adventures flying and shooting with him. The loss is great, but the life spent is your joy. X. Aloha to you all.
Deepest sympathies to Helen, Kara & the rest of the whanu & Ian’s friends at this very sad time….our thoughts are with you……much aroha to you all..
Much love and deepest sympathy Helen and family.xxx
Gay & late John McEwan
Helen my heart goes out to you today & Family on hearing the tradgic News
Of loosing your beloved Ian ,Ifeel for you all
I pray for Gods Strength for the Days ahead.
Gay & Family
Vaughan Cherie & Daniel
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Kara, Helen and family much live and big hugs to you all
My thoughts are with you Helen & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys at this sad time so sorry we can’t get there Farewell Ian find memories will stay with us forever
Joye,Stephen,Harold Kiri ,Kristen,Robert and Family’s
The Australian side of the Rasmussen family were shocked to hear this heartbreaking news. We are so lucky that we had a chance to catch up with him and Aunty Helen when we were visiting New Zealand in July. As usual, he was his “larger than life” self and full of stories. It was great to see him and Dad together (his brother) one last time. RIP Uncle Ian. Our thoughts go to all his family xx
Harald and I are utterly heartbroken. We wish nothing more than that we could be there to give all of our love to our family. We send you hugs from afar and pray that you find peace in your memories of a wonderful man. I’m so proud to claim Uncle Ian not only as family but also as a friend. He will be dearly missed. Love to you all.
So very thankful that we were able to spend one last meal together when we visited you from Australia in July this year. Your big brother John is struggling with this heartbreaking news but finds some comfort that your last day was doing what you loved … whitebaiting on the Okuru River. You will be missed by all your Aussie rellies… John and Cheryl, Dayl and Tony, Olivia and Jeff and their children Fraser, Logan, Zaiden and Isla.
Sincerest sympathy to you and your family Love Barry and Annie
So very sorry to hear the sad news of Ian passing. If there is any comfort at least he was doing something he loved. Thinking of you Helen and family at this very sad time.
It is with a heavy heart of sadness that I send this message from the other side of the world, Dearest Hellen and family you all have my deepest sympathy and condolences at the sudden loss of Ian , I have known your Ian Hellen for 50 years and always considered him a friend same as I do you Helen. Yes a great hunter gatherer, a brillant pilot both fixed wing and helicopter , just so many things that he was compinent at. A genuine good guy. My old heart goes out to you all. I may be far away but rest assured my spirit is with you in support, Maybe gone from this life but will always be remembered by those of us that he befriended and those of us whom respected him.
May his spirit live on for ever.
To Helen and family, Please accept our sympathy at Ian’s passing. A sad time for you all.
Mauryne and Bob.
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
We were so shocked and heartbroken to hear of uncle Ian’s sudden passing.
He was rewarded the luxury of passing doing what he loved which most of us are not.
We will always remember you and your stories.
Our love goes out to the rest of the family.
Thinking of you you Helen and whanau at this very sad time kiakaha I’ove your beautiful words xx❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
To Ian’s whanau,
Sorry to hear of your loss, Ian was always chatty and friendly as he walked his dogs and told us great stories of Haast life in the short time we had him as a neighbour in Okuru.
Inge and John
Dearest Helen and whanau…My heart is breaking for you. ..Love and hugs to u all xxx…Fly High Ian..R.IP
Dear Helen and whanau, so sorry to hear of Ian’s passing. So sudden for you all but he sure was in his happy place whitebaiting on the Okuru. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Denise & Rangi Bowen
Our sympathy and thoughts are with you Helen, Lee and your Whanau as you deal with the grief of Ian’s sudden passing. May all your fond memories help you through the difficult times ahead.
Dear Helen, Lee , Kara and Whanau,
Very saddened to hear of Ian’s sudden passing away.
We have fond memories of his stories and yarns of his times and experiences in South Westland and beyond.
May his eternal spirit travel with you always.
Love and Kind Regards
From
Robert, Catherine, Christan and Robin
Collecting my memories of u I won’t forget u and may u swore into a memory that won’t be forgotten as a family member as well friend of all who knew u. Til we meet again uncle I love u forever