Died: 24 Feb 2023

Service: 3 Mar 2023

Called home to his Saviour, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous journey on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Aged 75 years.

Much loved husband and faithful friend of *Heather (nee Warner) and Jessica.

Treasured Dad of *Simon, Jaimee and Jamin Lietze, *Benjamin, Hannah, Laura and Devin De Groot, Joseph, Juliana and Kabelo Nkoana, Heidi and Sam Hadfield, Nadia Copland and Neil Follett.

Devoted and fun loving Grandad of Noah, Micah, Ruby, and Jasper Lietze; Karli De Groot, Eva Nkoana; Lucas, Riley, Sophia, and Alecia Hadfield; Hazel, Ida, and Hugh Follett.

A service to celebrate David's life will be held in Gore Baptist Church, 23 Ardwick Street, Gore on Friday, 3 March at 1:30pm followed by a cuppa before leaving for the interment at Gore Cemetery.

Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz

Donations can be made to Leslie Groves Hospital.

“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6

Huge thanks to the staff at Leslie Groves Hospital, Taieri Unit, Dunedin for their kindness and care of David.

Messages to 553 East Chatton Road, RD 3, Gore 9773.

(*denotes deceased) 

KERSE, David Alexander (of East Chatton)

On Friday, February 24, 2023.

Cherished elder son of Charlie* and Jeanette*.

Much loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Helen (Chatton), Mary and Bob* Waller (Omakau), Sue and Peter Taft (Rangiora).

Loved and respected Uncle David of Daniel and Kyley, Emily and Lindsay, Nicola and Rob, Greta; Christy and Dean, Angela, Matthew, John and Cilla; Kelsey and Kallan, Callum, Karenza and Sam.

Great Uncle to Charlie, Georgia, Sienna, Elza, Luca, Maggie, April; Sophie, Reese, Jessica, Savanna, and Bonnie.

(*denotes deceased)