Richard Best Obituary
BEST Richard (Dick)
On 9th April, 2014 at Bupa Aged Care, Tamworth.
Aged 89 years.
Dearly loved husband of Selma. Loving father and father-in-law of Peter & Janena and Eric. Adored grandfather of Joanna & Nick, Andrew and Nicholas & Bronwyn. Great grandfather of Sunny and Harland.
The relatives and friends of the Late DICK BEST are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral. The service is appointed to commence at 10:00 am on THURSDAY (17th April, 2014) in St. John's Anglican Church, Carthage Street, Tamworth.
By request, no floral tributes, a donation to Australian Diabetes Council in lieu thereof would be appreciated. A donation box will be available at the church.
BURKE & HAMILTON FUNERALS
Funeral Directors' Association of NSW
45 Gunnedah Road, Tamworth.
Phone: (02) 6765 3999
8 Entries
May 2, 2014
We would like to send Dick's family our condolences and sympathy from Rod & Judy Jones on behalf of the Bluegrass & Traditional Country Music Society of Australia.
Howard & Rosemary Miller
April 22, 2014
Another of my best friends has been called home, our thoughts go out to Selma and the family. I have known Dick and Selma through his love of the five string banjo and although a trader as sharp as a razor, Dick had never pushed me to buy one of his banjos. Dick and Selma always greeted me as a member of the family and I have enjoyed the pleasure of their hospitality and their company for many years. I especially remember Dick asking me to play him an especially difficult tune, which he picked up almost immediately and changed into his special style, saying" I knew it was an easy tune, a couple of notes had me stalled,that all" This was the man I knew and loved. Brotherly love is one of life's strongest ties and this what I shared with my adopted brother, Dick Best. Real men are not supposed to cry but my tears are for my loss, I have lost someone who meant the world to me and the world is a different place now I no longer have Dick to visit. I will visit Selma whenever I go to Tamworth and share my memories with her. A greater horseman and friend never graced the saddle than Dick Best. Life is change, not all changes I would choose.
April 17, 2014
Dick, you towered above other Men, you were my early and lasting inspiration with horses and in life a close loving friend for over 50 years
Kevin Cholmondeley-Smith, New Zealand
April 15, 2014
Our sincere condolences to Selma, Peter & Eric and families. His was a life well lived and we will miss him. Kevin, Helen, Mark & Chris Harris
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CORALIE GORDON
April 14, 2014
Sympathy to Selma and family on the loss of Dick. He was an important part of Arabian horse history and life in this country.
April 14, 2014
My sincere condolences to Selma Peter, Eric and their families. Dick was a wonderful horseman and taught much of what I know today. May he rest in peace, unfortunately I will not be able to make it on Thursday.. Jill Gregson, Burren-Dah Stud
Ross Mathew
April 13, 2014
Sincere Condolences to the Family from Ross Mathew, formerly Wagga Ag College Arabians.
Denise Harvey
April 13, 2014
Condolances Selma and family, I will not be able to travel to tamworth to be with you for the Service. My thoughts will be with you all at this time.
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