George ROBERTS Obituary

George came to NZ with a sense of adventure that suited his staunch nature.
George wanted us kids to be able to think things out, to have some reasons why..
He is a tough dude and took on many challenges, whether it was a sewing machine shop with clothing or a takeaway business or a driving improvement course. We were encouraged but there was boundaries and rule to live by.
He would check your reasoning, he would suggest other scenarios and make sure you weren't one-eyed' about it.
His library had a variety of other worldly titles, some of which inspired me to further my understanding of the world, its various cultures and belief systems.
George encouraged our study of martial arts along the way; His World at War' magazine collection gave us real insight to tactics and outcomes, organisational planning and historic deployments earlier in the 20th century.
George was a goer', he meant busines, he would go in to bat for your, advise you, council you about your decisions yet allow you your choice within means.
He loved fast cars and aeroplanes. His private collections of firearms and edged weapons showed his interest in historical warfare.
George did a mammoth job assisting and helping Althea once she had a stroke. He wasn't giving up, he was putting it all in.
Over the years we would talk by phone and visit occasionally from Australia.
George was a dad to me and raised me next to his own sons.
He read, researched and pondered about life, it's intricacies and workings. He wanted to know.
He wanted for us kids to know our own appreciation of the work and relationships.
He warned about dogma and praised insight.
What a good man, Thanks there George, you're an inspiration.