In Loving memory of
Isla May Heaphy
September 1, 1930 – January 10, 2018
Lived 87 years
Westport Cemetery · Westport
Don’t cry for me, please don’t be sad. Hold on to the memories of the times we both had. Don’t dwell on dark thoughts, hold on tight to your wishes. Sending you hugs and butterfly kisses.
Life story
This is where my beautiful Nana and Poppa are laid to rest. My Nana was one of the most amazing humans and I was fortunate enough to have memories of her for 21 years. I want her stories, photos, recipes and voice to never be forgotten and for our children and generations to come to remember her.
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1930
Born September 1
1930
Isla was born in 1930 in Reefton, New Zealand
1931
Batism
1935
1935-1943 Inangahua Junction Primary School
1939
Isla was 9 when World War II began in Europe
1942
Isla was 12 when Bing Crosby recorded "White Christmas"
1946
Confirmation at St Stephen's, Church, Reefton
1948
Graduated Schooling Reefton High School
1950
Isla May Benseman married William Courtney Heaphy
1950
Took over Berlin's Hotel
1950
Joined the Inangahua branch of Woman's Division Federation Farmers
1951
Helen Joan Heaphy was born
1951
Isla was 21 when "I Love Lucy" debuted on CBS
1953
Lynnette Myra Heaphy was born
1957
Moved from Berlin's to Westport
1957
Joined the Carters Beach Woman's Division Farmers Federation
1957
Guide Leader For Brownies and Guides
1958
Member of the White Health Scottish Country Dancing
1959
Kenneth William Heaphy
1963
Graham Alan Heaphy was born
1969
Isla was 39 when Apollo 11 landed on the Moon
1973
First Woman in the South Island to referee rugby games (for 15years)
1977
Isla was 47 when Elvis Presley died
1982
Isla was 52 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1986
Joined Wahine Club
1987
Volunteered for Red Cross
1990
Joined Alzheimer's Group
1991
Civic Award Isla was nominated and received a civic award in Westport
1992
Bill Heaphy Passed Away
1998
Isla was 68 when "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in America
2003
Life Membership Diabetes Buller Society Long Service to the Diabetes Buller Society
2005
Volunteered for Salvation Army Op Shop
2005
Isla was 75 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2010
Volunteered for Kids and Coffee
2010
Isla was 80 when Apple's iPad went on sale
2018
Passed away January 10, age 87
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