BURGESS, Edward John Bevan (Bevan)
Peacefully, at 5.55pm, Tuesday 16 December 2008, at Mary Potter Hospice, Wellington, surrounded by his family and with the evening sun escaping a cloud to shine on his face. Four days after his 76th birthday.

A Renaissance man for modern times, Bevan was a poet, artist, sculptor, musician, astronomer, photographer, psychologist and a brilliant analyst and communicator of exceptional intellect, integrity and courage.

Cherished husband of Anne (Stark). Devoted father of Kate, Melissa and Geoff (1967-1992), father-in-law of Mike McGovern, and grandfather of Ella, 5, and Max, 3. Loving brother of Marguerite Graham (Auckland). Previously married to Joan O’Brien (nee Harrington) and Ariane Kocher-Burgess.

Special thanks to everyone who cared for Bevan during his last days, particularly Drs Abernethy, Matsis, Laing and Hays and the staff and volunteers at Mary Potter Hospice.

In lieu of flowers donations to Mary Potter Hospice c/- PO Box 7442, Wellington South would be appreciated.

Messages to PO Box 14366, Kilbirnie or may be left in Bevan's tribute book below.

The funeral service will be held at St Andrews-on-the-Terrace on Monday December 22nd 2008 at 2pm. Thereafter private cremation on 23 December 2008.

Harbour City Funeral Home
Members of the Funeral Directors Association of NZ

Lower Hutt - Upper Hutt - Wellington - Kapiti
Members of Funeral Directors Association of NZ

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 22/12/2008 2:00 p.m. St Andrews On The Terrace Wellington View Map of Location