(BILL) William Eldon HOOD

Eulogy for Bill delivered by Sally Many of you were in this room with Bill and me 8 years ago for our wedding ceremony. When I asked Bill on Friday if he would be happy to have this ceremony back here, the whole of his being lit up and I knew I had found the right place. I like to think, as I stand here, how delighted he was to know the circle of ...more

Eulogy from John Vargo Eulogy – in part from notes left by Bill to be delivered by John Vargo Bill was a man of contrasts, a simple man with a complexity that belied that simplicity. Adventurer (mountain climber, skydiving and motor cycles) and yet had this sensitive side: Art Deco jewellery and old films. The confluence of a quiet spiritualit...more

Farewell and Committal Ceremony Linwood Crematorium Chapel 4th July 11am 2018 Celebrant - Pat Street Entrance to the music of: Rodrigo, “Españoletta, from Fantasia para un Gentilhombre” Welcome Welcome everyone. Sally thanks you for gathering here today to share this time with her to remember Bill before we commit his earthly b...more

Letter for Sally and Bill I can't thank you enough for the kind words you said about my mother, it means a lot. Marian is an amazing woman, mom, and sister. I am so happy for her, Bill, and you, that she got to be with him during this difficult time and have those treasured moments that will no doubt last a lifetime. I know Marian will truly tr...more

Eulogy: delivered by Shary Vargo Good afternoon. Shary Vargo, friend and former business partner with Sally. • As many of you know, Sally and Bill first met in the most contemporary way, on line. I remember how nervous and excited all of us at the office were when she agreed to meet him face to face in an Auckland café. We couldn’t wait to hear...more

Email to Bill Dear Bill, Pete and I have so very much enjoyed spending time with you and Sally over the years.. It has not been enough time but always always lovely to catch up. I am especially grateful to you Bill for making Sally so happy and love how much you treasure each other. It is so wonderful that you have had this time together. Your wed...more

Mr Bill Dear Bill, hi mate, sorry you had to make such a huge call to me last week, a large shock for me, but having had a week of your call rattling around in my head processing, I am thinking well I need to be positive and remember all our good stuff we got up to. Who would have known that you searching for parts for your CB650 in the trade and ...more

Celebration of Bill Hood's Life delivered by Richard Evans Bill was a very special person. Such people are out there if you look hard enough, under rocks & logs on line. You will find them & Sally did just that. And they do require a bit of house training to get them to fit into your social world but once there, their qualities become apparent. Fir...more