Henry WORTHINGTON Obituary

Kirsten and family, thinking of you all at this sad time.

Hi Kirsten, Libby + Joshie. I knew Henry through Air Nelson and were part of helping him set up Mantenance in INV. he come here to Napier to see how we did it and later come to INV about 4 times to fill in for leave etc. It was a privilidge to have known Henry. You can be very proud of him. Planining to be at Rotorua for service. Best Regards Geoff

Thinking of you all at this sudden sad time

A few words on Henry
 
It was a shock to learn of the Henry´s sudden passing.
So young.
Such an important part of the Invercargill team.
Such a well loved and respected colleague.
As regards his early death, I recall the saying, `the most outstanding bloom in the garden is often the first one picked.´
However, that is no comfort to Kirsten, and Libby and Josh.
So my prayers for Henry, and prayers and condolences also for his family in their sudden and unexpected loss.
 
I feel united with my former colleagues not only in grief at such an untimely passing, but also in a sense of thankfulness for having known, and worked with, and enjoyed a friendship with Henry.
Truly - as they say - he was one out of the box!
When I first moved to Invercargill, and even before I met Henry but heard his name mentioned, I could feel the respect in which he was held.
The way staff spoke of him reminded me of the saying, "When you truly respect someone their name is always safe in your mouth."  
 
Many a time Henry finished work around 1am, and we were on the phone to him before 0600 with some engineering issue.
As soon as we knew, "Henry is on the way" you could feel the relief.  
Once he arrived, his quiet and friendly presence, and his steady and calm competence already set us at ease even before he solved the issue.
And later, with the jet introduction, the knowledge that Henry was available to return to IVC was a key and important part of Engineering approval for the service
Although I am currently in Portugal, I join with you as you remember and honour Henry, and offer my sincere respect, and my prayers for him, and for his grieving family and colleagues
 
Kia Kaha
 
Hussein

My deepest sympathy and love to you all