Geoff Vanner R.I.P.
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Geoff Vanner R.I.P.
After a long period battling various health issues Geoff passed away on Saturday September 12, 2015.
Geoff was a pioneer of bonsai in Victoria a founding member of Bonsai Society of Victoria, a dedicated and passionate contributor. He will be long remembered for his efforts bringing international artists to Australia. His trees and his wonderful pots will be treasured.
Deepest sympathy to Marge and the family.
Geoff was a pioneer of bonsai in Victoria a founding member of Bonsai Society of Victoria, a dedicated and passionate contributor. He will be long remembered for his efforts bringing international artists to Australia. His trees and his wonderful pots will be treasured.
Deepest sympathy to Marge and the family.
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This is very sad news indeed. Geoff and Marge were the friendly members who made me feel welcomed when I first joined the Vic club years ago. It's a great loss to the club. My condolences to the Vanner family.
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Devastating news. The deepest condolences to Marge and family from Allison and I.
I still have one of Geoff's trees which he insitsed that I take without payment. I will treasure it all the more.
Truly one of the nice men of the bonsai community. RIP Geoff.
I still have one of Geoff's trees which he insitsed that I take without payment. I will treasure it all the more.
Truly one of the nice men of the bonsai community. RIP Geoff.
Mike
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I have great love and respect for Geoff and Marge Vanner. I'm so glad I recently went to see Geoff to thank him for his encouragement and kindness with both bonsai and making pots for bonsai. I showed him photos of the tree I'd bought from him at the most recent BSV Sales Day and taken to a Bjorn workshop. Geoff was pleased to see the progress of the tree.
Here are those photos: Thankyou Geoff, never to be forgotten.
Here are those photos: Thankyou Geoff, never to be forgotten.
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Re: Geoff Vanner R.I.P.
This is very sad news indeed.
Geoff was a very warm and kind individual and was always looking to provide words of encouragement to new members. He and Marge certainly made me feel welcome when I joined BSV.
My deepest sympathies go out to Marge and the family at this time, and my prayers go out for Geoff.
Al.
Geoff was a very warm and kind individual and was always looking to provide words of encouragement to new members. He and Marge certainly made me feel welcome when I joined BSV.
My deepest sympathies go out to Marge and the family at this time, and my prayers go out for Geoff.
Al.
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Our deepest sympathy to Marge and the family for their loss.
Geoff will be remembered by all who had the great pleasure to have met this gentle and great person - R.I.P. Geoff!
Rudi & Marlene
Geoff will be remembered by all who had the great pleasure to have met this gentle and great person - R.I.P. Geoff!
Rudi & Marlene
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I will treasure these three trees from my collection which started with Geoff
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Sad news, the passing of Geoff Vanner on Saturday 12 Sept after a long illness. I'm sure I join the whole bonsai community, in expressing my sympathy and condolences to Marge on Geoff's passing. Geoff was a patient & thoughtful teacher of beginners, offered great advice & tips to more experienced practitioners, gave generously of his time to Bonsai Society of Victoria (Australia) over many decades and always exhibited trees of the highest standard that he had developed himself. When he was unable to obtain bonsai pots of the correct size or proportions in Australia, he taught himself ceramics, copying designs from Japanese bonsai publications.... learning glazing & finishing techniques from his ceramics tutors. Many of us have collected or been given these pots over the years; they are treasured by all who have them. Geoff & Marge facilitated & hosted regular visits to Australia by wonderful bonsai teachers, (particularly) Tom Yamamoto and Hirotoshi Saitoh. We have so much to be grateful for, in the life and achievements of Geoff Vanner. He will be sadly missed. His long life with Marge is testament to the power of love. RIP Geoff.
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Very sad news. Geoff was a great guy and he played a huge roll in helping me on my bonsai journey with his endless kindness and generosity. I know I am not going to be the only one who will miss him.
A great loss to the bonsai world.
Joe.
A great loss to the bonsai world.
Joe.
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Sad news. I recently bought a first bonsai with his hand made Pot. So proud of Australian made so I was searching to know more about him. Sad to hear Geofff passed away. My condolences to the family.
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Re: Geoff Vanner R.I.P.
Hi All,
Details of the Memorial Service for Geoff are as follows -
Thursday, September17 at 10.00am
Le Pine Chapel
513 Greensborough Road
Greensborough
This will be followed by a Private Service in Frankston.
Details of the Memorial Service for Geoff are as follows -
Thursday, September17 at 10.00am
Le Pine Chapel
513 Greensborough Road
Greensborough
This will be followed by a Private Service in Frankston.
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Re: Geoff Vanner R.I.P.
Geoff was a lovely fellow with lots of time for everyone. He shall be missed.
I know a lot of his trees are living on with numerous other artists.
Grant
I know a lot of his trees are living on with numerous other artists.
Grant
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Geoff, Hiro and Richard
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