James ANNEAR Obituary

Remember Jim as a great family guy and who had great respect for his family. Good memories especially as a fatherinlaw of my brother Rob and his daughter Annette.
A keen bandsman, athletics coach with many other life involvements. Main memory was his work as a "caring electrician" on a job when Rob and Annette were building their house and his placement of power points - a trend setter that has in the main never been followed!
RIP Jim.

Condolences to family, sorry to hear of Uncle Jim´s passing, he had a great life, 98 wow. Lots of memories of visits with the family
Love Jenny (Blue) Peter Craw, Darwin Australia

We are sorry to hear of Jim´s recent passing. Please pass our condolences on to all the family. Thinking of you all.
Warren and Karen Blue

To the wider Annear family go my sincerest sympathy on Jim's passing. A stalwart of Southland Athletics officiating when I was running and later a great mentor when I took up starting. I recall how proud he was of his Commonwealth Games blazer from the Christchurch games. However it came to a sorry end the day he started me in a steeplechase event and then he obligingly put the hurdle onto the track after I had gone past its position. Unfortunately the friction caused by the hurdle rubbing against him set off most of a packet of starting caps he had in his pocket. I still remember hearing this almighty bang but as it was nearly 10 minutes before I finished running, Jim was long gone to seek medical treatment. I think he was actually more concerned for the blazer than any damage to himself.
I remember also, his dedication to Hilda for all those years after her stroke. Even taking her on that great trip through Britain (and Europe??) in her wheelchair. He was always the gentleman and will be so sadly missed.

To Geoff , Paul and wider Annear Family
Very sad to read of Jim's passing - a larger than Life Character
whom always brought a smile - very knowledgeable and had an outstanding Track and Field career in all Facets
Treasure the Memories

Kind Regards

Don Garland

Condolences to you all.
Fond memories of working with your Dad at the Alliance freezing works all those years ago. He was a great practical tutor during my years as an apprentice electrician under him.

My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this difficult time.

So sorry to hear of your fathers' passing Robin. My thoughts are with you.

Wonderful neighbour's many years ago. Love and sympathy to the family in the loss of your Dad.

Deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad, thoughts are with you all at this sad time.