Pearl Justine Bottcher

Service was held on 12 Oct 2018 at 11:30 AM.

BOTTCHER, (nee Reid) Pearl Justine, of Rongotea – on Sunday, October 7th, 2018, peacefully in the presence of family at ward 25, in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife of Norm for 63 years. Much loved Mum and mother in law of Alan (Longburn), Steve and Carolyn (Palmerston North), Mazz and Quinten (Northland). Cherished sister of Yvonne (decd), Dorothy, Evelyn (decd), Ashley, Brian (decd), Lorna (decd), Mavis, Murray (decd), Graham (decd) and Owen. Loved Nana to Anita, Renee, Gabriel and Caleb. Proud Great-Nana to Sophie Pearl. Loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. “Now at peace”. Thank you to all who have cared for and supported Pearl throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Arohanui Hospice, P O Box 5349, Palmerston North or left in the church foyer. Messages to Norm, c/o Private Box 109, Rongotea 4865 or may be left at www.robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals.  A service to celebrate Pearl’s life will be held at St Luke’s, Rongotea Uniting Church, cnr Thames and Tamar Street, Rongotea on Friday the 12^th October at 11.30 am. Thereafter private cremation.                                                (LOGO)

BOTTCHER, (nee Reid) Pearl Justine, passed away October 7th, 2018, safely supported by dearly loved ones. My angel heart, Mumma Pearl. Cherished Nanny Pearl of Gabriel Justin Freed. Gracious friend to Quinten Simpson. “Your life was not selfish, for others you lived, not for what you received, but for all you could give.” We will miss your calls and welcoming smile. Thank you for being you – your daughter Mazz Maybury-Freed.

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