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Dallas Booth, son of Greg and Megan Booth (Oberon, NSW), and Jessica Miller, daughter of Gregory Miller and Robyn Everingham (Portland), were married on 17.2.18 at Mutton Falls Bed and Breakfast Gardens, Tarana. Dallas and Jessica live at Oberon with their much-loved boy Zander. Dallas is a rural supplies salesman and Jessica a pharmacy assistant. More than 100 of their family and friends celebrated with them. James Toogood
CrawfordStewart. Benjamin Crawford, son of Robert and Bronwyn Crawford (Perth, WA), and Nadine Stewart, daughter of Andrew and Yvonne Stewart (Perth), were married on 1.10.17 in the Araluen Botanical Gardens, Roleystone. Benjamin and Nadine met several years ago and married in a lovely garden ceremony. Ben is a sound technician and Nadine is preparing to enter teaching. They have set up their new home in Perth with their two new children (aka kittens). Kyle Richardson
Slade-Bocking. Pastor Darren Slade, son of Glynn and Heather Slade (Tumbi Umbi, NSW), and Suzanne Bocking, daughter of Lyndon and Pamela Bocking (Long Point), were married on 29.12.17 in a small ceremony at Darren’s parents’ place on the Central Coast, surrounded by family. Suzanne and her son Zion have moved from Sydney to join Darren in ministry in Townsville, Qld. Darren will continue as president of the Northern Australian Conference and Suzanne as a business consultant. Glynn Slade
Obituaries Cracknell, Olive Joice, (nee Adam), born 26.1.1922; died 26.2.18 in Burnie, Tas. On 9.3.1942 she married Fredrick, who predeceased her. Olive
was also predeceased by her son Glen. She is survived by her son Fred (Morisset Park, NSW) and daughter Desiree McNicol (Ulverstone, Tas); 17 grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. Olive grew up in WA, attending Perth then Victoria Park churches. She was the Dorcas welfare leader for many years. In 1977 Fred and Olive moved to Bonnells Bay, NSW, and then in 1981 moved to Thornleigh, where they were members of Thornleigh church. Olive taught painting at creative activities programs at Waitara and Thornleigh churches. In 2017 she moved to Tasmania with Desiree and her family. She loved the Lord and loved to share her personal testimony. She was widely known for her faithfulness and generosity.
Girvan, Ivan John, born 10.9.1932 in Bendigo, Vic; died 1.12.17 in Melbourne, following an accident at home. In 1962 he married Marie (nee Puiatti) at Preston church. He was predeceased by his daughter Susie in 2013. He is survived by his wife; children Jenny, John, Ian and Steve; grandchildren Stefan, Georgia, Jock, Meara, Emma, Grace and Archer; and his great-granddaughter Zoe. Ivan was an elder at Castlemaine church for more than 50 years. He went on two fly’n’build trips to help those in need in Rabaul and Port Moresby (PNG). Ivan lived his life on earth to serve his community, family and his Lord. The many who knew and loved
him will forever remember a wise but humble man whose integrity, honesty and kindness bore true witness to his deep convictions.
Chris Plant
Goldstone, Diane Rae (nee Boniface), born 13.7.1953 in New Zealand; died 30.12.17 in Orewa. On 28.1.1983 she married Peter Goldstone. She is survived by her husband (Red Beach); and children Nigel, Lyndon and Carol (all of NZ). Diane spent her early years on Norfolk Island before completing her schooling at Longburn College, NZ. Diane was a school teacher who dedicated her life to being a witness for Jesus. She was a
member of Orewa church. Her friendly smile and loving service will never be forgotten.
Hillary Baaitjies
McKAY, Thelma May, born 1.2.1934 in Albury, NSW; died 16.2.18 in Cooranbong. In 2002 Thelma married Kevin McKay, who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by Fred Edwards, Eddie Fordham and daughter Linda James (2017). Thelma is survived by her son Joel (Tumut) and his wife Liz; her sisters Ellen Langman (Maitland) and Florence Whatson (Cooranbong); 13 grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Thelma was a friendly, hospitable lady who loved the beauties of nature and enjoyed travelling. During her two and-a-half years in the Avondale House Nursing Home she suffered from a major debilitating illness but now rests in peace.
Roger Nixon, John Kosmeier, Alan Whatson
Morgan, Kenneth David, born 10.7.1941 in Adelaide, SA; died 25.2.18 in Toowoomba, Qld. On 25.7.1963 he married Shirley Curnuck. On 9.7.06 he married Margaret Lade. He is survived by Margaret (Oaklands, NSW); and children Lea Anne Smith, Coralie Roll, Arlagene Groves and Daniel Morgan (all of Toowoomba, Qld). After teaching in church schools in the Pacific and Australia, Ken operated
tourist coaches for many years. He is remembered by his family for his love of adventure. He had a good listening ear and an ability to affirm.
Gordon Smith
MUNIAK, Leszek, born 11.2.1960 in Boleslawiec, Poland; died 15.1.18 in Adelaide, SA. On 23.12.1984 he married Zdzislawa. He is survived by his wife; children Julianna Muniak, Karolina Muniak, Evelina Mattner (all of Adelaide) and Benjamin Muniak (Gold Coast, Qld). Leszek was an active member of the Polish church in College Park. Seven years ago he was diagnosed with severe dilated cardiomyopathy, leading to a slow decline in his health. However, during this time he always had a smile on his face and a joke to share, and his faith and love for the Lord never failed. Leszek went to sleep with the blessed assurance of the second coming of the Lord. He loved his wife, his children, his grandson, but most of all he loved his God.
Erik Kral
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