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John Adlide

  • 74 years old
  • Male
  • Born Apr 05, 1935
  • Died Dec 24, 2009
  • BOWRAL, Australia
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Adlide, John


ADLIDE, John Gartner
(Jack, Peps).

05.04.1935 - 24.12.2009
Peacefully at home in Bowral.

Loved and adored husband of Virginia. Loving father of Geoff,
Tim, Min and stepson Rory. Beloved brother of Tony, loved
brother-in-law, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, stepfather

and friend.

John's special ways, love,

wisdom and unselfish life
touched many and will be

remembered forever.

Family, friends and colleagues
are invited to join JOHN'S family for a service to

celebrate his life in the
Bowral Uniting Church, cnr
Bendooley and Boolwey Streets, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday

(December 30, 2009).
Private Cremation

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the
Rotary Club of Moss Vale,
PO Box 159, Moss Vale, 2577.

Colin & Laurelle Boland
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS

FUNERALS - MOSS VALE
4869 2888 A.F.D.A.

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Memories

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Adele Miedecke May 21, 2010

When I think of John I always think of such a wonderfully strong life filled character, and always at his side....... this gorgeous effervescent bubble Virginia.

Dearest Virginia, I know you loved him beyond measure and now he is in heaven surrounded by angels away from cares and woes. How you must miss his huge presence in your life. Virginia I know from my own time with you how your love and warmth and generosity brings out the angel in everyone who is lucky enough to know you. I felt incredibly blessed and have wonderful memories all the fun times we spent together when you lived nearby. Enjoy all the love and warmth from those that have been touched by you; you are indeed a very very special person.
Love Adele

Virginia Adlide (May 24, 2010)

How lovely to hear from you, darling Adele! Let me know your address so that I can send you our favourite photo - it was taken last year:) It was a privilege to nurse the one I love at home until he passed - a life-enhancing experience. I am the fortunate one to have been so loved. I miss him incredibly, but feel him around me all of the time. Love, Virginia xx

John - A great man

Bron Rayner May 21, 2010

John was my store manager at McDonalds Bondi Junction from 1977 to when I left in 1979. It was a real highlight of my adolescence working at McDs and John created a challenging but safe family feeling. John always had great respect for his young employees and John used promotion and recognition well to reward our efforts. I corresponded with John in 2008 and I regret not making it to Bowral to visit him. iIalways remember my time at McDonalds fondly and John was a significant part of it.

Virginia Adlide (May 24, 2010)

Hello Bron ... thank you for these very kind sentiments; I am touched that you took the time to write of some of your own memories with John. Please know that you are very welcome to visit - I would be happy to show you around here, where John and I spent our last 8 years in absolute contentment. Sincerely, Virginia Adlide

Burial of ashes - epitaph

Rory May 16, 2010

Weep not for me for Death is
but the vehicle that unites my soul
with the Creative Essence, God.
My spiritual Being, my love, is
still with you, wherever you are
until forever.
You will find me in quiet moments
in the trees, amidst the rocks,
the cloud and beams of sunshine
indeed, everywhere for I, too, am
a part of the total essence of
creation that radiates everywhere
about you, eternally.
Life, after all, is just a
passing phase.
------------------
Helen McCue read this poem during the ceremony conducted by Rev. Bob Thomas for burial of my husband’s, John Adlide, ashes in the sunshine on a fresh, cool autumn morning. Liz Nicolls and her daughter, Lucy, also supported me. Family members were unable to attend on this occasion but sent supporting wishes.

9.30am, 14 May 2010, Bowral Cemetery.

A Man To Know

Walt Raleigh Mar 31, 2010

Thank you Virginia for your email and the link to this magnificent Tribute Page.

I met John way back when. We were new-chums in the McDonald system and I guess I was drawn to John because of his no BS approach and contempt of Spin. I felt a kindred spirit and his sense of humour appealed to me and which was an important part of his makeup. We became friends and I was privileged to have him as a guest in my home in Melbourne a couple of times. He was fun to be around.

When I left McDonalds and moved to Queensland we kept in touch for a number of years and when I moved again we lost touch, which I very much regret.

John contributed big-time to everything he had an interest in and one could not help but admire his tenacity and pragmatism, his business acumen was on loan to anyone who asked and those of us who took advantage of it are forever thankful. Ronald McDonald house will forever be his legacy to NSW.

To you his family, my heartfelt condolences but be buoyed in your sorrows, his was a life worth celebrating.

May you rest in eternal peace my friend.

Virginia Adlide (Apr 01, 2010)

Walt ... this is absolutely beautiful to read! I am SO pleased I acted on 'old' unanswered messages by doing email housekeeping!! Thank you, thank you for making the time to write. I will forward this on to the family right now. Warmest wishes, Virginia

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