SPURLING John

SPURLING (John):

Greatly saddened to hear of John's untimely death. We served together many times in HMAS ADROIT and he was a great shipmate. My condolences to family and friends. May you forever have fair winds and following seas John.

SPURLING (John):

So saddened to hear of John’s tragic passing. John was a very capable leader and mentor for many in the IR fraternity. Heartfelt condolences to his loving family.

Liz Ducasse

SPURLING (John):

My heart is for Tanya, Talisha, Sonya, Wayne and Noah. I give my heart to share the pain.

John will always be the MOST appropriate, kind, clever, loving, generous man that I have ever met.

If any of us aspire to greatness, then we need not look further than John. His working life is inspirational as is his influence with his family. During this difficult time, he shines.

Thank you John. Ledgend xxxx

SPURLING (John):

One of nature's gentlemen. And he was a gentle man - will miss you at the theatre John - thank you for the laughter and for lighting up our lives. Sympathy to your family.

Dale James

SPURLING (John):

So sorry to hear of John's death. A decent caring father and a respected professional IR colleague. I thoroughly enjoyed catch ups with John via the IR Society. My sincere condolences for your loss.

SPURLING (John):

Such a tragic end to a life well lived. John had so many qualities, intelligent, humorous, kind and a great mentor. I will never forget working with him and the way he encouraged everyone to be their best. Also remember his love of a good red. Deepest condolences to Sonja, Tanya and families, your Dad will be greatly missed 💔🕊

Cliff and Tina Whitton

SPURLING (John):

Sadly taken too early. A kind and generous man for whom no task was too difficult or too small. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Yvonne Henderson

SPURLING JOHN Warm thoughts to Sonya and Tanya and families upon the loss of John. John swam against the stream. 'A ship is safe in harbour. But that is not what a ship is for.' Love Alison, Andrew and Michael and families.

SPURLING JOHN Fond memories of a dear brother-in-law, uncle and friend known for great generosity of spirit, kindness and sense of humour. We will miss you and the slide nights John! Our love to Sonya, Tanya, and families from Bruce, Rosanne, Alison, Andrew, Michael Stock and families.

A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

SPURLING JOHN A valued officer of the Fremantle naval reserve and fellow shipmate on fishery patrols and patrol boat exercises. May you have fair seas on this your last patrol. Condolences to your family and friends. Derek Stone

SPURLING (JOHN)

Our sincere condolences to Sonya, Tanya and families. We were so sad to hear of John's tragic death. We will always remember John as a valued colleague and good friend of Bob's over many years. His friendship, support and sense of humour will be sadly missed by us all. Bob, Noela, Matthew and Kate George

SPURLING JOHN John was a great friend to us for many years. He was an incredible man who was generous, wise and kind. Our deepest sympathy to his lovely family. He will be greatly missed. Ian and Carol Chambers

SPURLING JOHN Our deepest sympathy to Sonya, Tanya and family for the tragic loss of your father. John was a colleague, friend and great mate. His kindness, companionship and T-shirts will be sadly missed. Owen, Joy, Anne and Bill.

SPURLING (JOHN)

The Chief Commissioner, Senior Commissioner, Commissioners, Registrar and staff of the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission extend their condolences to the family of John Spurling.

John was the Registrar of the Commission from July 1997 to November 2011. John was very highly regarded and a well-known member of the industrial relations community in Western Australia and his passing will leave all those who knew him bereft of his friendship.