Tuesday, April 9, 2019
In China:
So sad this morning to hear of Geoff’s death. Sometimes in your life you meet people with whom you just click. Geoff was one of those. A joy to work with. A pleasure to be with. He could tell a joke and laugh along with you. Always happy, and ready to take on any task. He had a great mind and could help you to solve logic problems like a professional. He understood the nature of service and the needs of our customers. He had a sense of fun that made ‘working’ a good time.
He would often say let's get things "Ship Shape and Bristol Fashion". Seemed to understand the benefit of tidiness just naturally.
When things got tough, we would go off and enjoy a cream bun and coffee. Geoff knew the importance of eating well and enjoying your food. There was always lively discussion along with the food, about life and times.
Geoff was devoted to his family, and withstood the rigors, the ups and downs, of being a father and husband with his characteristic class. He was a good and decent man, who did a lot in his life that was good for others.
He would be saying now ... "C'mon Birksie, let's get back to work!"
I was blessed to know him, privileged to stand in his shadow, made better by having spent time hearing his stories. And I will miss him a lot.
