Ian BALDWIN Obituary

To sue and your family. So pleased I got the chance to see you both and have a good catch-up at Tuatapere in 2020. To say It was a shock to hear of Ians passing would be minimising it. A awesome man/cousin gone far too soon. Di xx

Ian was one of my teachers at Southland Boys High in the 1980s. A person who certainly got respect from those who knew him. Very sorry to hear of his passing.

Ian and John charged my life. Southern Men.

Our thoughts have been with you since we heard of Ian's passing. A great man who will be remembered by many. Our catchup last year even more special.

So sadden to hear of Ian´s passing, our thoughts are with you Sue & family at this very sad time
Stopforth family

Many blessings Sue and family as you move through these days of grieving for a loved husband and father. Wonderful to read of the many tributes recognising the impact Ian made on so many people. Much love to you all. Judith Robinson

Sue, and family
We are very sorry to hear of Ian's passing.
Ian was well liked by all the staff at Insall Industries where he worked for a time. He always had a great sense of humour and was fun to be around.
We valued his friendship and enjoyed his company over the years.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

I was surprised and saddened to hear of Ian´s passing, Sue and family. May the Lord comfort you all at this time.
I enjoyed teaching with Ian at SBHS from 1978 until 2003 and my three sons had him as their principal. I was especially appreciative of his leadership as the DP and then as rector from 2000 onwards. As others have noted, he was firm, if not a little scary, but fair and the boys knew that Ian understood where they were coming from. And after hearing some of his experiences as a teenage schoolboy, we knew where that understanding and compassion came from as well.

His servant leadership approach placed value on the contributions of others. I particularly appreciated the support and endorsement he gave to the Whole School Approach to Reading which was one of a number of initiatives under his leadership that resulted in us receiving a national award, but more importantly changed the culture of the school and the attitude of the boys to reading.

For me the other focus of significance was on his encouraging the young men to be Renaissance men - as comfortable with the arts and culture as they were with sport, and to be young men of character. Honesty, responsibility, respect, compassion and integrity were values to be understood and lived by. Holding these standards up as values that both staff and students were to live by made classroom management suddenly easier.

I´m grateful for having had Ian as a colleague - someone I could talk to and confide in, and as a boss. I thank God for you, Ian. Rest in His peace.
- Neil Riley and Chris, Tim and Jono.

To Sue and family. Our deepest condolences. We held Ian in high regard as a life teacher mentor and roll model to our two boys.His sense of fairness,compassion when needed and straight to the point approach were the greatest lessons they had .
Sorry we can't make the service.
Our thoughts and love are with you.
Kate and Alistair Mackintosh.

Sue and Family
We were deeply shocked to hear of Ian's passing. We remember many wonderful and funny times with him. Bruce and he and John at Redcliff for a boys weekend and also a beer of two, putting the world to rights. Ian had a wicked sense of humour , told things as they were. He was passionate about education and his contribution will be sadly missed. Best regards and you are in our thoughts. Bruce and Judith and Anderson and Jeremy and Nicholas

Rest in peace Mr Baldwin a great teacher,caring yet firm and fair with the boys.I remember him very well in the mid 70s at Southland Boys a great school and Mr Baldwin you were the exception of leadership .My sympathy to his family and thank you for being such an important role model to every boy.

Sad to hear of Mr Baldwin's passing. Between 1975-79 he taught me Social Studies, Geography and was my Form Teacher in my last year at SBHS.
What I appreciate most about him was that he tried to engage with the young men in his care and inspire us to be more responsible and better people. Rest in Peace Ian.

To Sue and family
We were shocked to hear of Ian's passing
We are thinking of you all at this very sad time
Unfortunately we cannot be at the funeral but will catch up when we return from Australia
Ann and Graham Cochran

To Sue and the whole Baldwin clan go my sincere condolences. I was fortunate to teach with him at Cargill for a number of years and again under his leadership at SBHS. It is often said in education that the best teachers are promoted out of the classroom into management. How true in the case of Baldy. He was an amazing teacher but equally a brilliant Rector inspiring the best out of the boys lucky enough to come under his influence. RIP Ian

Sincere Condolences to the Baldwin Families for the saddest loss of the Greatest School Rector at Southland Boys High School.
From the entire Hawkes Family from Harvey Street - Our thoughts are with you all.

Whenever I think of Southland and Education, immediately Ian comes to the fore. The Southland Way- Telling it as it is, without sugar coating! His deep dedication, commitment and mantle of responsibility of care for Southland Boys, striving for individual wellbeing and strength of educational development for all. A passionate and deep commitment of care-wrapped in a coating of straight shooting! An acknowledgment to 'The Southland Touch' of making things happen for the betterment of one's community.
Beloved Baldy- you achieved much, rest easy.
in appreciation and acknowledgment -Kathryn Palmer

Rest in peace Ian bless you

I worked with Baldy for 3 or 4 years after I returned to teach there after having been there as a student. Ian was in my department and after I left in 1978 he was promoted to HOD Social Sciences to replace me.
He was a good teacher and supporter for me as HOD. I can remember supporting his application for my HOD position. We had many good times together and with other members of staff and their families. Jill and my sympathies to Sue and family. Peter and Jill Maslin,
Temuka

Firm but fair man. RIP Baldwin

Sue, our thoughts go to you and the family. We have only known you two for a relatively short time through Arthur´s cinema, and Oral History connection but the rapport and humour were always there.
Warm hug and smiles.
Laurie, Anne McAuley

On behalf of the Frewen family please accept our condolences on the sad loss of Ian ,may he rest in peace.
Lindsay Frewen

Dear Baldwin Family
My deepest condolences for your loss. Like thousands of boys Mr Baldwin was my principal for my time at Boys High School. I believe having Mr Baldwin leading our school with his morals and ethics was a major contributing factor to the thriving success of boys high. Along with many other boys Mr Baldwin´s influence on our teenage years, has set us up with life skills and morals that we will use in our day to day lives. A fond memory I have of Mr Baldwin is after hostel lunch some days he loaded-up a load of boys on the back of his truck and gave us a lift back to school. Rest in peace Mr Baldwin.
Deepest Sympathy Jimmy Napier

Sue and family please accept our condolences on the sad loss of Ian. A straight shooter and a man with wonderful sense of fairness. I am unable to attend Ians send off but please know our thoughts are with you all.
Paddy and Carolyn O'Brien.

I went to school with Ian for many years. He taught my son and was principal at SBHS. He was a wonderful person in all the years that I knew him . A sad loss for many. Great communicator , motivator and leader. This is a very sad loss for his family

Accept our deepest sympathy of the sad loss of Ian. It has been such a shock. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you all. I am his cousin on the West Coast. Life for Ian was tough not having a father and having to go through all that. He grew into a fine man and was a man who touched many throughout his life. Take care of each other and God Bless

I always enjoyed working with Ian. He brought energy, intellect and humour to the job and was a stalwart colleague.

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Ian to all your family. His mum, Kit, was my Nana's cousin (Joyce Dennis).

To Sue and family. Ian was a character, a dedicated educator, a supportive colleague and an all round good bloke. He was always good for laugh but was also deeply wise and infinitely caring. The world was a much better place with Ian in it and I know how much he will be missed by many, many people. Arohanui to all xxx

Deepest sympathy to Ian´s family. RIP.
Jane McKenzie

What a legend, highly energetic, inspirational, pragmatic, focused, loved a plan. Thousands of young men positively influenced by his charisma and enthusiasm for living life to the fullest, being the best they can be.
I send you Sue, and family, my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of such a larger than life husband, dad and grandad
Aroha nui

There really are no words, Sue: Ian's passing leaves a uniquely Ian-shaped hole in the Baldwin whanau - a larger than life one at that. His impact on people was powerful - always driven by genuine concern and tempered by a moderately wicked sense of humour. One of life's good buggers indeed.

You and your family will be in the hearts of many; take care. Kia kaha.

Love and condolences from our family to yours.

To Sue and Family, so sorry to hear of Ian's passing sending our condolences to you all, although we hadn't known you for long we have great memories of our stay with our little group on Steward Island and the night of looking for Kiwi so much fun also the trip you took us on over the Nevis Pass a most enjoyable trip. We will always remember those fun few days, sorry you didn't get up to New Plymouth. Our love to all your family. From Pam and Allan Davies New Plymouth

So very sad to hear of Ian's passing. Noel has many happy memories of the Hassed and Baldwin families at Mokotua when they were children and enjoyed catching up again in recent years over a beer and a yarn. We hope that knowing Ian made a difference in so many people's lives will give you strength and comfort. Our thoughts are with you Sue and your family. Noel & Bernice Hassed.

We´re shocked and sad to hear about Ian , always full of fun and mischief our deepest condolences to Sue and your family we love you guys Margaret and Jack Catlins

A wonderful mentor to my boys.

A great teacher,mentor,leader
He played 4 games for us in the 1st XV 1974/75 due to playing open grade He had done some boxing so that helped
We still one the comp

Thinking of you Sue and family at this very sad time our thoughts are with you all.

So sad to hear of Ian´s passing he was an all round straight shooter told it like it was. I enjoyed working for him at SBHS. My sympathies to all his family
Shirley Ridley

Sending much love to family. We will always remember the times we went with Ian and the first XV on tour . So much fun was had and a great person to spend time with .

Our deepest sympathy to the Baldwin Family for the loss of Ian. RIP.

Paul and Donna McRae
(Queensland)

Our sincere condolences to Sue and family, a true trooper and will be sadly missed, will miss those yarns and a bevy or two at duck shooting...RIP Baldy. Sorry we can't be with there on Saturday to celebrate your life....

Grant & Liz O'Connor (Kapuka)

Our deepest sympathy, Sue and family. Ian was a great teacher, rugby coach and friend. RIP Ian.

Great family friend of the Long troops - Jeff & Jenny, next gen Andrew & Stephanie, and next gen Hadley, Tobia, Emily and Lucy. RIP Baldy - you were a good bugger!

My thoughts are with the family during this very difficult time.
Baldy was my rugby coach at SBHS, it was fun with hard work which is what we needed. Always had great yarns catching up post school. RIP Baldy.

Deeply saddened to learn of Ian's passing. I first met him as a wee lad whose parents ran the Mokotua store all those years ago. He was a source of support to us and our boys in their years at SBHS . My deepest sympathies to the family. My regrets l am unable to attend the service.

Deepest sympathy to you Sue and family our thoughts are with you all
Ian& Elaine Stuart

Passed away July 13, 2024. Dearly loved son of Kit* and Bill*. Dearly loved and respected brother and brother-in-law of Pat and Patsy* (Christchurch), Lynaire, Caroline and Ray Robinson (Invercargill), John and Joanne (Hervey Bay), and Ian's twin Terrance*. Much loved and respected uncle of his nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews of the Baldwin and Robinson families. Lovingly remembered by his cousins from the Baldwin, Johnston and Tanner families.
(*denotes deceased)

Forever in our Hearts
Rest peacefully Ian