In loving memory

William Anthony Noordanus

Date of death August 23, 2025

Service Details

Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Every Nation Church42 Lochee Road
Christchurch
CanterburyGet directions

Obituary

On August 23, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, aged 59 years. Greatly loved husband of Colette, an amazing Dad to Leo, and Juliet, as well as Hannah (Leo’s fiancé), and a wonderful brother to Francis, John, and Mariam. Many thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice for their care of William. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late William Noordanus, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to ‘Daffodil Day’ would be appreciated, and may be made online at daffodilday.org.nz. The funeral service for William will be held at Every Nation Christchurch, 42 Lochee Road, Upper Riccarton, on Wednesday, September 3, at 10.00am, followed by a burial at Shands Road Cemetery at 1.00pm. The family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support.

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Guestbook

I first met William in 2005 when he launched his company in China with offices in Tianjin - True to his Dutch heritage, he was a brave explorer to embark on such an adventure - As Chief Interior Designer with William at the helm as principal of Noordanus Architects International we weathered many storms together. And believe me there were many .... His optimism never faltered. His leadership was an example of how any great captain steers his ship through troubled and foreign waters , always bringing it home to a safe harbour ! To quote the words of the Walt Whitman's poem used by a student to Robin Williams in the movie DEAD POETS SOCIETY .." O Captain my Captain " I bid farewell to my captain -may your journey to the next world be serene with calm seas.
George ChimirriSeptember 3, 2025

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