Bruce Peter Anderson

13 April 193624 July 2024

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 24 July 2024, surrounded by the love of his family, aged 88 years.  Much loved and will be sadly missed by Eleanor, Tom and Karyn, Phil and Shona.  Granddad to Jayden, Chanelle, Malo, Neve, and Indie.  We are eternally grateful for the support and care given to Bruce both at home and in NS Hospital.  A service to celebrate Bruce's life will be held in The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Rd, Albany, on Tuesday 30 July at 2.30 pm.  The service for Bruce will be livestreamed. 

Funeral service held at Dil's Funeral Services

Tributes

Whiti ora ki te whai ao ki te ao mārama. Whiti ki runga, whiti ki raro. E ngungu ki te pōhatu E ngungu ki te rākau tītaha ki tēnei taha tītaha ki tērā taha Tihei mauriora __________________ Cross over to life in the changing world in the world of light and understanding Cross upwards, cross downwards. Turn to the rock turn to the tree leaning to this side leaning to that side Farewell Bruce you legend, I will always remember your kind smiling eyes and cheeky grin xo

Ellen Anderson

A wonderfully inclusive and engaging man, always. So proud of his gorgeous family and always up for a laugh. Awesome traits he has passed on to his two amazing sons. Arohanui, Justine

Justine Haves

Our love, thoughts and wishes to Eleanor, Tom, Phil and the Anderson families. Sending our love to you all from Wellington. We were lucky enough to see Bruce and Eleanor in February and had a lovely time catching up discussing family and sport. Two of Bruce’s true loves and passions in life. It has been an honour to have been able to spend time as an adult with a sibling of my Grandad (Bill) and to build a connection with this generation of the Anderson family. Bruce was a truly wonderful man and a real gentleman. Rest in Peace Bruce. It’s time to join your brothers on the Cricket pitch in the heavens.

Hamish and Arna Allen

Lovely service & reflection of life of a top man. Great execution Tom and Phil. Hugs to all. XX

Lisa Wynter and whanau

Rest in peace Bruce sorry not time to purchase a new shirt. Much love to you all Christchurch Shona A

shona anderson

Bruce Thanks for the memories and your valued contribution to our great industry Rest in Peace Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson LNZIT

Rest in peace dear friend. Dear Bruce It has been a long journey, but now you are in a better place, free of pain. With love and fond memories Aroha

Aroha Morgan

Bruce Thanks for a great job in keeping the `old farts´ together over the last 30 or so years. I remember it starting at Ellerslie with Trevor Allen, Ron Campbell, Harish Bajaj etc and wondering how long it would last! Well done to you ,Bruce,Gary and everyone else in keeping our memories of the industry alive Rest In Peace friend Doug Cooper

Doug Cooper

What wonderful memories we have of Broocey. Chats, laughs, opinions, deep meaningful philosophies, family, cricket, rugby and all the stories of the NZ tourism industry. What a great friend and a gentle sweet man. Our love and sympathy to Eleanor, Tom, Phil and all their families.

Colleen and Murray

Life was always fun with (young) Bruce around. He as aways good at relieving tensions and seemed ever to have the right word at the right time. Bruce will be sorely missed and I regret not having to have been able to catch up with him as often as I would have wished. May I extend my best wishes to Eleanor and Bruce's extended family.

Nick Hieatt

Rest in peace, dear Bruce. You´ll forever be a cheerful father-in-law and grandfather-in-law to us and our family; full of kindness and the greatest of smiles and affection. Thank you always for your warmest of welcomes to us as we visited from afar- rest assured, you´ll stay firm in our memories of very fond times together, love Jane, Duncan, Maddie and Harry xxx

Jane and family

Lovely memories of Bruce always happy to meet you with a big smile and a good chat. Loving thoughts to Eleanor, Thomas, Philip and family. Love Suzanne and Vince and family from Perth.

Suzanne Belladonna

Always with a smile on his face and a true Gentleman

John Lewis Brisbane

Condolences to Eleanor and family. Bruce was a true gentleman and it was always a pleasure to see him at Bays Club. Without Bruce I would have lost touch with many travel industry colleagues from the past - so thank you Bruce.

Lauren Chappell

Thank you Bruce for all your enjoyable friendship and captaincy through our Takapuna cricket years and for our magic travel industry time in Sydney. Rest in peace Mate. Sympathy and love to Eleanor.

Colin and Robin Pennycook

Thank You so much Bruce showing us what a lovely person and relative you were. We would have loved to know you more but it was not possible and the distance from New Zealand to Sweden too long. Thanks to digital media we were in contact anyway and it was so nice to have your e-mails and photos where you shared parts of your life. I am so grateful for that! With your engagement in family research you gave us the oppurtunity to be in contact with you and let us know more about you and also about your Swedish roots. As you once said to me "we do not know exactly how we are related but the fact that we are related, is that counts. "Soo nice of you to say that! We were very lucky to have the pleasure of meeting you and your wonderful wife Eleanor in person, when we visited New Zealand 2023 and we will always remember the wonderful time we had together. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU! Jen and Jan Arkenfall

Jen and Jan Arkenfall, Gothenburg, Sweden
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