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Ian. BOYLAND Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Ian. BOYLAND
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Sandra Jordan
July 17, 2025
RIP IAN: As I stood in your room at the Rest Home while you lay sleeping on the Sunday before you passed Ian I recalled so many happy memories of our 33/34 years working years together. From 1964 we were co-workers employed by the previous Secretary then when you were appointed Secretary Manager of the Wanganui Jockey Club you and I moved together to base our office at the Racecourse on a new exciting venture. And exciting it was, many friends made from all over New Zealand and further afield, many milestones met and enjoyed by many and I feel very proud to have been there from your very first day until the disestablishment of both our jobs many years later. When we began there was no computer technology, just our pens, books and research and my trusty typewriter but your ability, expertise, knowledge, enthusiasm and genial personality and your love for racing and people made it work. So many good times and so many stories to tell. Thank you for your guidance and friendship over our years, not only to me but to my husband and various family members who also helped on racedays. Like me, I know you were devastated when our jobs ended. Rest peacefully my friend, a life well lived, always remembered.
Sandra Jordan (nee Powrie).
Sandra Jordan
July 17, 2025
As I stood in your room at the Rest Home while you lay sleeping on the Sunday before you passed I recalled so many happy memories of my approx 32-34years or so working in the office with you, first as co-workers with the previous Secretary then when you were appointed Secretary Manager of the Wanganui Jockey Club you and I then moved together to base our office at the Racecourse to start that next exciting venture. Many friends from all over NZ and further were made, many milestones and happy times met and I feel proud to have been there from your first day right through to the disestablishment of both our jobs so many years later. No computer technology then when we started Ian, just our pens, books, research and my trusty typewriter but your ability, very able expertise, knowledge, enthusiasm and genial personality and your love of racing and people made it work. So many good times and so many stories to be told. Thank you for your friendship and guidance over all those years not only to me but also to my husband and many family members who joined us over time to help us with race day jobs over many years. I know that you, like me, both felt devastated when our employment came to its end. Rest in peace now my friend. A life well lived. Sandra Jordan (nee Powrie)
Kevin. (Stevie) Stevens
July 14, 2025
Went to Aramoho school with Ian and secondrey school have many happy memories. very soeey for your loss.
Ron Gurney
July 14, 2025
Had not seen you in recent years, but some wonderful memories of your days at the helm of the Wanganui JC, at work or play. I was a racing journalist in those early days, but you became a mentor for me when I was secretary of the Feilding Jockey Club in the mid-eighties. We had many chats on the subject, face-to-face and over the phone. The top racing, along with the friendships made, and the fun enjoyed at Wanganui meetings back then will never be forgotten, especially those Queen's Birthday weekends...
R.I.P.
Whelan Family
July 14, 2025
Reunited with all your mates from the Commercial Club days.
RIP Ian
Justin Blackburne
July 13, 2025
Knowing Ian since the 70's his efficiency and hospitality made Wanganui the place where North met Central. So many visitors returning for every meeting ensured high quality fields and good racing.
Thank you for your company over the years and will always be remembered.
Rest In Peace my friend
Justin Blackburne , Oman Horse Racing Club (ex-NZRC)
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