Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Thank you Josie. Your thoughts and prayers are much appreciated. Thought I'd include in this post the eulogy written by a cousin of mine and a niece of Colin's, . It is below. Eulogy for Colin Chapman Jesus called the children to Him and said, " Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who does not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. " If anyone has EVER entered the Kingdom of God like a little child, it has to be Colin! Colin's mother died 30 years ago and ever since, Colin has been saying, (at the same time pointing to heaven) " Me, up there soon, Mum. " He's had to wait all this time to see his mother to whom he was so devoted and she to him as well. During this time of waiting, Colin never faltered in his uncomplicated, child like faith in his saviour, Jesus Christ. Colin learnt to love his Lord from his mother. Colin has taught us what is most important in life and in death- that is to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength and to love your neighbour as yourself. As a young boy Colin loved everybody and as he got older especially loved children and babies. God must have known this as he blessed Colin with 15 nephews and nieces and many more great-nephews and nieces. What's more, he knew all their names and to which of his brother and 4 sisters they belonged. Colin had a fantastic memory. If you didn't know Colin, then he would make himself known to you. He would NEVER leave a Church without shaking the Minister's hand and would always stay for the cup of tea. You couldn't walk up Trafalgar Street without Colin saying hello to many, many people and they in turn would know his name and say hello back! As well as loving God, family and people in general, Colin loved to work. He grew up on a farm and especially enjoyed working in the woolshed or with animals in the yard. He was also a great rug maker and woe betide anyone who dared to go near his perfectly cut wool or touch his immaculately tidy and ordered work table! Colin was so much like his Dad in these respects. One could not talk about Colin and not mention his love of food-especially chocolate and a glass of beer. It is not difficult to picture Colin sitting down with a beer in one hand, the other hand doing the thumbs up sign, a big smile on his face and saying " That's right! " He also loved his T.V- which probably originated from the days when his Mum took him and his sister Enid into town for Enid's music lessons and then often afterwards a trip to the pictures. He was a great fan of Westerns. Colin is probably the only person who has ever hung up pictures of Wayne next to Jesus Christ! Colin would be one of the few people we've known to get the priorities of life in God's order He put God first, Then his family (whether it be his biological family, Church or I.H.C. family), And then work. He has been an example to us, teaching us so much, especially about commitment and compassion. He has been a gift to us. Colin's immediate family would like to take this opportunity to thank the people in the I.H.C, St 's and St Barnabas's Churches for welcoming and incorporating Colin into your respective families as one of your own. We have no doubt that Colin was well loved, cared for and respected. We could not have wished for more than that. We will be forever grateful and thankful. A special mention must be made of Anita who was that extra special person to Colin. To our family you have literally been a Godsend. Thank you Anita, words can't really express what you have meant to us, especially in this last year. These following words, of Jesus are for you and for all those who have been involved in caring for and loving Colin. " I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brother's of mine, you did for me. " Colin's family will be thinking of you all here today as you farewell a very much loved son, brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend. We would like you to know that we will be gathering next month to hold a memorial service to celebrate and give thanks for Colin's life. There, we will share some memories that are special to us. At this memorial service, Colin's ashes will be placed next to his beloved mother and father in the Aramoho Cemetry at Wanganui. : Re: My Uncle Colin Dear anthony: I am not sure if I sent my condolences to you before. I have kept your uncle Colin in my prayers, as well as you and your mom. My sympathy goes to you and your mom. Hugs, Josie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 , This is beautiful. I like to think that Colin was sitting next to his mom with a beer and chocolate listening to all the love that people had for him. Courage Re: : Re: My Uncle Colin >Thank you Josie. Your thoughts and prayers are much appreciated. Thought I'd include in this post the eulogy written by a cousin of mine and a niece of Colin's, . It is below. > > > > > > >Eulogy for Colin Chapman > >Jesus called the children to Him and said, > > " Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who does not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. " > >If anyone has EVER entered the Kingdom of God like a little child, it has to be Colin! > >Colin's mother died 30 years ago and ever since, Colin has been saying, (at the same time pointing to heaven) " Me, up there soon, Mum. " He's had to wait all this time to see his mother to whom he was so devoted and she to him as well. During this time of waiting, Colin never faltered in his uncomplicated, child like faith in his saviour, Jesus Christ. Colin learnt to love his Lord from his mother. > > >Colin has taught us what is most important in life and in death- that is to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength and to love your neighbour as yourself. > >As a young boy Colin loved everybody and as he got older especially loved children and babies. God must have known this as he blessed Colin with 15 nephews and nieces and many more great-nephews and nieces. What's more, he knew all their names and to which of his brother and 4 sisters they belonged. Colin had a fantastic memory. > >If you didn't know Colin, then he would make himself known to you. He would NEVER leave a Church without shaking the Minister's hand and would always stay for the cup of tea. You couldn't walk up Trafalgar Street without Colin saying hello to many, many people and they in turn would know his name and say hello back! > >As well as loving God, family and people in general, Colin loved to work. > >He grew up on a farm and especially enjoyed working in the woolshed or with animals in the yard. He was also a great rug maker and woe betide anyone who dared to go near his perfectly cut wool or touch his immaculately tidy and ordered work table! Colin was so much like his Dad in these respects. > >One could not talk about Colin and not mention his love of food-especially chocolate and a glass of beer. It is not difficult to picture Colin sitting down with a beer in one hand, the other hand doing the thumbs up sign, a big smile on his face and saying " That's right! " > >He also loved his T.V- which probably originated from the days when his Mum took him and his sister Enid into town for Enid's music lessons and then often afterwards a trip to the pictures. He was a great fan of Westerns. Colin is probably the only person who has ever hung up pictures of Wayne next to Jesus Christ! > >Colin would be one of the few people we've known to get the priorities of life in God's order > >He put God first, > >Then his family (whether it be his biological family, Church or I.H.C. family), > >And then work. > >He has been an example to us, teaching us so much, especially about commitment and compassion. He has been a gift to us. > > >Colin's immediate family would like to take this opportunity to thank the people in the I.H.C, St 's and St Barnabas's Churches for welcoming and incorporating Colin into your respective families as one of your own. > >We have no doubt that Colin was well loved, cared for and respected. We could not have wished for more than that. We will be forever grateful and thankful. > >A special mention must be made of Anita who was that extra special person to Colin. To our family you have literally been a Godsend. Thank you Anita, words can't really express what you have meant to us, especially in this last year. > >These following words, of Jesus are for you and for all those who have been involved in caring for and loving Colin. > > " I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brother's of mine, you did for me. " > >Colin's family will be thinking of you all here today as you farewell a very much loved son, brother, uncle, great-uncle and friend. > >We would like you to know that we will be gathering next month to hold a memorial service to celebrate and give thanks for Colin's life. There, we will share some memories that are special to us. > >At this memorial service, Colin's ashes will be placed next to his beloved mother and father in the Aramoho Cemetry at Wanganui. > > > > > > > > > > > : Re: My Uncle Colin > > > Dear anthony: > > I am not sure if I sent my condolences to you before. I have kept your uncle > Colin in my prayers, as well as you and your mom. My sympathy goes to you > and your mom. Hugs, > > Josie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 - Thank you for sharing the eulogy in the group. It is beautifully written and confirms how peacefully Colin is resting now. Love- Sandie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Hi Just wanted to say how sorry I am regarding the passing of your Uncle Colin. I am glad that you and your mom got to see him before this happened but it is clear that there was a great relationship between the two all their lives. The eulogy was beautiful, thank you for sharing it with us. I got the sense of having known him despite the fact that we had never met. Hugs to you, your mom and Sandie. Kath in Toronto : Re: My Uncle Colin > > > Dear anthony: > > I am not sure if I sent my condolences to you before. I have kept your uncle > Colin in my prayers, as well as you and your mom. My sympathy goes to you > and your mom. Hugs, > > Josie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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