Mr Jan Reimond Blikshavn

26 Jul 1936 - 24 Jul 2017

Mr Jan Reimond Blikshavn

26 Jul 1936 - 24 Jul 2017

BLIKSHAVN, Jan Reimond

26/07/1936 – 24/07/2017

Originally from Oslo, Norway. Passed away after a long battle with ill health. Much loved husband of Ellinor. Devoted father to Gale. Loved brother of Anne-Gro. Loved brother-in-law of Normanna and Murray, Anne Lise, and Sonja. Will be sadly missed by all his nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Jan was held at Wharerangi Cemetery, Napier, on Thursday, July 27, at 3.00pm. A tribute to Jan or messages to his family can be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/- PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.

The sea winds and crashing waves will always remind us of you. A gentle man with a soft voice whose smile lit up a room. Rest easy dear brother in law.

Normanna and Murray Langman ( 27 Jul 2017 )

Så veldig glad i deg gullklumpen min

Ellinor Blikshavn ( 27 Jul 2017 )

Jan was my neighbor and friend for many years, and we had so much fun together. His warm smile and friendly personality will live in my memory forever. Today I will play his favourite music, the Tchaikovsky piano concerto to honor him. My deepest condolences to Ellinor and all of the family.

Per Karang ( 27 Jul 2017 )

Glad i deg gullgutten min.

Ellinor ( 27 Jul 2017 )

A poem - Ships in Shades of Night - Vingrom 1962 by D Keegan

Where shades of night, fall soft and slowly
on this heaving restless grave,
and low hung stars flirt unashamed,
with phosphorus globes,
flung by the waves.
Where shadows - , dimly lit,
ladies of the sea weave on.
Their course set straight it seems,
to the Sky,
with glittering stars ahead, and, in their wake,
a following haunting trail
that will linger awhile, but fade,
When the foam lies dead.
Where the gentlest breeze, kissing suntanned skin
The Watch, stand shawdowed,
mesmerised, their silence keeping
A ship, and an ocean.
Breathing together, neither of them
Ever quite sleeping.

Till now.

Gale ( 26 Jul 2017 )

"I am currently in Europe. Please pass on my deepest sympathy to family on Jan's passing. Years have passed since we sailed from Trondheim in 1966. What a delight it was to have such a vibrant Norwegian onboard-many hours were spent on a shared watch across the Pacific. He was great company."

Gale on behalf Charles Hufflett ( 26 Jul 2017 )