I first met Wendy 45 years ago when I worked at Whitcoulls with Karen. The Chambers family were all so welcoming and I’m lucky to have had them in my life ever since. Wendy was very intelligent, caring and funny (sometimes unintentionally 😀) and a fantastic big sister to Ricky and Karen. My heart hurts for the whole family especially those who have always had her there. She will always be in our hearts. ♥️

I met Wendy at Lincoln Heights Primary school. We became friendly on her first day and stayed friends. I now live in Australia but would visit with Wendy on my return trips. We would talk & it was always good, like old times. Wendy holds a part of my heart. She was a great friend. She didn’t judge, she accepted me even when I was making bad choices. She let me be me & I always felt a sense of comfort after spending time with her. Wendy was very smart but would get so nervous before exams. I guess cause she wanted to do well. My brother, Peter remembers Wendy had lovely hand writing, which she did. Wendy did a writing cause to learn to write neat & clear. It took a bit of practise to learn it but she persevered. Wendy had a Christian faith & she will be in heaven now with Our Heavenly Father and at rest with her much loved mum & Dad. I will continue to think of Wendy with love & remember her warm caring heart & sweet smile. To Ricky, Karen & family my sincere condolences. Thank you for looking after Wendy with such love & care. May God be with you as you go through this emotional time. Love Janet

Wendy was a woman of rare honesty and relentless service. She has left behind a legacy of advocacy and meaningful change. I cherished the bond we formed when we worked alongside each other at Lincoln Heights. Though she was a chapter ahead of me in life, I will spend the rest of mine remembering her for all she taught me about the value of community spirit and staying true to who you are. To Ricky, Karen, Gordon and family my heartfelt condolences to you all. Sending you much love during this difficult time. xoxo

I met Wendy at Massey High School on 3rd February 1974. We were both in the 4th Form (Year 10 now) . My family had moved to Auckland and I was a new pupil. I was taken to my new class. There was one spare seat in the class that Wendy was saving for her friend Janet Bartlett. I went to sit down but Wendy said it was already taken. Being tall and new, and feeling like I was sticking out like a sore toe, there was no way I was going to hang about waiting for a new desk to be brought in, so I just sat down. Wendy was very grumpy with me! Janet turned up, a new desk was found and fortunately, Wendy decided to befriend me… Throughout our high school years I spent a lot of time at 137 Waimumu Rd. We would go for walks, read Mills & Boon books and magazines. And no doubt moan about our younger siblings! When we left school, I went to training College and Wendy to university but our friendship continued. When I moved to Gisborne, Wendy would come and visit and we always started where we had finished off. We kept up with family news and friends we both knew. Throughout the years this has continued. Wendy really enjoyed travelling and I know that her time in the UK was a very big influence on her. When her Mum got sick and Wendy, Ricky and Karen’s family decided to build their multi generational home near Helensville, I was very impressed. I know this was a wonderful way to live for Wendy. I commend Ricky and Karen for keeping their family ties close. There are not many families who can live in such close proximity together! Wendy was a very dear friend and I was heartbroken and shocked when I visited her in the home last year. When someone you have known for so long passes away it is like a very comfortable piece of your heart being ripped out. It has made me realise how precious it was to have a friend such as Wendy.

Very sad to learn of Wendy's passing. She was a committed Board Chairperson that I had the privilege to work under for 8 years at Lincoln Heights School. She will be missed. Much love to Gordon, Karen and family.