21 October 2004

Anita Nicola Pearson

Anita was a wonderful loving and caring person who will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

Anita, 31, was just beginning a tour of Africa on her way home to New Zealand for Christmas when she was killed. All her family in Australia and New Zealand were looking forward to having her home.

After attending Tokomaru Primary and Awatapu High Schools, Anita studied Landscape Architecture at Lincoln University. She then used these skills and knowledge while working at Hamilton and Whakatane before she went overseas in 2001. She worked on various design projects in England. Anita also used England as a base from which to visit other countries.

We send our love to all those that Anita’s happy, caring life touched, for we know others will miss her too.

ENDS

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