Ian Douglas Tarr

To my darling Husband Ian and our Special Daddy.
15 January 1972 - 5 November 2005

Our precious Dad and husband was tragically taken from us on the 5th of November 2005. Ian was murdered at Broadacres Superspar on the morning by 6 armed robbers when he was opening the store at 4am.
Ian leaves behind his wife Claudia and his two children Ashlee (7) and Aaron (2).

Words cannot explain how we miss you Ian. You were our rock in this family and life without you will never ever be the same again. You were the best fisherman we ever knew and I'm so glad that you had so many wonderful fishing experiences. Aaron and Ashlee will defenitely be walking in your footsteps as far as fishing goes. You were such a hard, dedicated worker at Broadacares Spar and I know for a fact that things are NOT the same without you there!!! The customers miss you dearly especially your beautiful smile, personality and the willingness to go that extra mile for every single customer. Home is not the same either anymore. I have redone all your fishing pictures as well as frame all your latest fishing pictures. Our home is full of memories of you and so it will always be.!! I have also fixed up all the things around the house that we could never afford to do and created a little secret garden JUST FOR YOU!! I know you loved the garden. We drive your bakkie every other day and I feel your presence!!
But the hardest part is coming to terms with your cruel death. I know you always said you would die this way and die young!!! And we all feel tremendous anger....
But the hardest part is to answer to Ashlee and Aaron.. They cry for you alot and I sometimes feel so helpless and I am battling without you !!! But I will promise you this, I will be the best mommy I can and I will always take care of Ashlee and Aaron. I look at their little faces everyday and see you. Aaron is going to have Beautiful legs like you.
Ian, we will never understand WHY this happened but I know that you are our ANGEL now, so please help me, guide me in all my decisions..
If only you knew while you were on earth what an impact you had on so many peoples lives and how VERY much you were loved??? I am so glad that you went on your last fishing trip to Namibia and your dream finally came true.... Yes, they made a movie of your trip called " Yellow Fever" and the movie was dedicated to YOU!! Thank you Lord, that we have this beautiful memory of you for the children, me and the family. I also just want to say thank you to Chunky Young who married us and also did your funeral, for his wonderful support, love and care for me and the children. I have also created a beautiful memorial for you at Fourways memorial park in your own little peaceful garden! It really is special and I know you love it!!!Rest in peace my love and may you enjoy endless fishing in Gods Golden Ponds.
Untill we meet again......
Your wife, Claudia, Ashlee and Aaron.xxxxxxxx
Should anyone like a copy of Ian's DVD please feel free to contact me on 082 461 4010

Here is a special poem that I have had engraved at fourways memorial park for you................I think that if you could speak at the trial this is what you would have said....
FOR ME, THERE WAS NO CHANCE,NO TIME, THE OPTION WAS NEVER GIVEN?!
MY CRIME WAS THAT OF A VICTIM..
MY LIFE, WAS THE PRICE I PAID...
AND WHEN MY LIFE WAS TAKEN, WHY WERENT MY RIGHTS READ?
AND THE STATEMENT OVER-RULED, WHEN THEY PRONOUNCED ME DEAD?
I"LL NEVER KNOW MY RIGHTS, NOR TAKE THE WITNESS STAND, NO ATTORNEY TO DEFEND ME, MY FATE WAS A KILLERS HAND...
NOW THE COURTROOM'S CROWDED, AS THE DEFENDANTS PLEAD THEIR CASE. WITH NOT EVEN A GLIMMER OF A TEAR, COLD EYES ON A STRAIGHT FACE.!! BUT OH, IF I COULD TAKE THE STAND, IF THEY COULD WITNESS MY LAST BREATH, COULD THEY LIVE WITH THE TERROR THAT I WENT THROUGH IN DEATH? I F THEY COULD HEAR MY PLEADING CRIES, AND SEE THE HATRED IN THEIR FACES? IF I COULD, I'D TELL THE COURT JUST EXACTLY HOW IT WAS, THE FEAR AND PAIN I WENT THROUGH, STRUCK DOWN WITHOUT A CAUSE....
THERE WERE NO EMOTIONS SHOWING NOW, JUST THE HOPE OF GOING FREE.. THE FINAL VERDICT NOW IS IN, AS THE DEFENDANTS STAND UP FRONT. IF ONLY I HAD DONE AS WELL, GIVEN ANOTHER 10 TO 20 YEARS....
IANNIE, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OUR HERO. FLY WITH THE ANGELS AND REMEMBER YOUR LOVE AND LEGACY WILL FOREVER LIVE WITH ME,ASHLEE AND AARON....

We knew little that morning,
that God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same,
It broke our hearts to loose you,
you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide,
and though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
AND NOTHING SEEMS THE SAME,
But God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.....
WE LOVE YOU IAN, DADDY FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1