02/09/2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of one of our Lifetime Members Nelson Truman in Auckland this morning.
Nelson did some pretty amazing things within our community, some of those include:
Leader of the Tokomaru Bay Scout Club (back in the day – IYKYK)
Chief of Tokomaru Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade for decades.
He was a painter who painted buildings throughout our Akau inclusive of the Sports Club.
He was a 'practical' kinda bloke that loved tinkering around his place and mowing his lawns on his ride on mower.
Avid cricket player & rugby referee (back in the day), and in his retirement, years he loved playing pool and golf while catching up with everyone.
We thank you for your service to our community Nelson, and we trust that Lois will have a chore or 10 lined up for you.
Whanau plan to return with Nelson's ashes next week sometime. When we have confirmation of the day, we will put out another panui inviting our wider community to come together to remember the life of our very own Nelson Truman.
E te Rangatira, okioki koe ki a Lois raua ko Wayne.
E te Rangatira, mai matou, nga mema o te Karapu o United Sports Club me ki o hoa, o hapori, kia au to moe....
Mrs & Mr Truman - Thank you both for your service to our community. May you both rest in eternal peace.