RIP Jo Giles, My Darling, our friend (Read 19,017 times)

[drew]

RIP Jo, was wonderfull to meet you when I did.
You touched the lives of many.
Always a pleasure.

[Zach11m]

Rest In Peace Jo, condolances to the families.

[Tony]

I had the pleasure of meeting Jo when I went to Woodford Glen in November. The phrase "larger than life" doesn't do justice to someone with an obvious passion for the sport. I have been thoroughly enjoying the weekly Thunder at the Glen shows since then.

Kia kaha Dave, and Jo's whanau; thoughts, prayers and aroha are with you all. Whilst having Jo back will bring you some comfort, the days ahead won't be easy. The speedway fraternity shares your enormous loss.

[streetiesrule]

Rest in peace my amazing friend

I will never forget you, you have had such a huge impact on my life and I will remember always our many hours of racing together, you insisting that you just couldn't race without your lipstick & nail polish on (in fact more often than not you put it on as we drove the grand parade), our "Home & Away" nights, living together jeepers the list just goes on.......... you are one of the most amazing people that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting & it is simply devastating to know you are forever gone......

Dave, I admire you so much and my heart is breaking at your massive loss as it is for Sam, Anna, Livvie and James & every other one of Jo's friends & loved ones - she would be so proud of you all for your strength & love during this terrible time so stay strong my friend & know that we are all supporting you!

PS: It may come as no surprise to a lot of you that pink was by far one of Jo's favourite colours so I ask of you all if you are planning on going to her service please wear something with pink in it to honor of our amazing friend - for those of you who know me I have brought a pink DRESS - after all those talks about being more girly Jo I can't believe it would happen due to this - I miss you my friend!

Caz Doidge
very proud friend & ex 81c Production/A-Grade Jo Giles Racing crew member

[bonezman]

Our thoughts are with you Dave and Jo's Family. I like many have known Jo along time, larger than life absolutely, but also glamorous, she is still with us all in our hearts and souls. You will be very very much missed Jo

From Craig & Jackie
C&JAutosport

[stonelay]

dave thinking about you jason and lynly and liam

[mikehansen]

RIP jo

your star will shine on forever

[cap209 (porterracing)]

Meet Jo a few times last time was at lking off the coast last season when she stayed at kells hotel a very nice lady RIP Jo so sorry for you loss Dave and family. Jo will live in a lot off all our hearts.

[351]

I have changed the date to the 22nd. Tuesday.. Is at 2pm. Talk more soon.Thanks

[Murray Guy (Grandad)]

Mar 11, 2011 15:45:07 GMT 12 fee13 said:

RIP Jo, as in Rest in Peace and Race in Paradise, ...
Fiona & Ashburton Speedway Assn

Dear dear Jo won't be getting any peace today, but she is racing in Paradise -
We're off to Gisborne in 30 minutes (10.15am).
Going early to take time out in the gorge.

[Mike D]

It was a pleasure knowing you Jo and you will always remain in my thoughts as a bright & bubbley lady who was always smiling & happy to chat.. I hope you remember to take your deck chair with you so you can watch the racing at Woodfordglen..

Take Care and R.I.P

Lippy

[WakaFan]

RIP Jo #81c Saloon thanks for all the memories during your careeer and you will be sincerely missed once again and to Dave sorry to hear such tragic news all the very best mate Scotty Honeybone

[ross56y]

rip
from RNR racing 56y Westport we have being proud to have meet and raced along side a great person
go hard in heaven !!!

[351]

Thanks Scotty. 81c is an A Grade not a saloon (it has a supercharger under the bonnet)

[archie]

i have tryed doing this a few times.what can i say,my best mate has lost his best mate.becouse thats what jo was to dave,both of them pig headed and stubin.so so matched and boy could jo talk to people,she would interview them and they would not even no .she was that sort of person.that smile .and the cheeky one .our trips away with the cars .the after racing fantas.allways going off to talk to this one or that one.and smiling..i even got to hold a mirrow so the lipy could go on.she even got me to wear jeans.(out of my arcies as she called my fleasy pants).took some doing tho.but then i got her to wear them.she changed me.am going to miss our talks .working on the race cars.look around and there she and dave were haveing a cuddle.the smile in there eyes.the way the told each other love u.or the words they were saying.am so going to miss seeing that . arthur crew 24 c 64 c and at times 81c

[Rotorua Rebels!!!]

RIP Jo Giles #81c pink a grade saloon and production saloon car, she is so lovely lady and always being smile to everyone in pits, Knews of her when she used racing with my father in same class racing speedway. R.I.P JO GILES..

[anthony1]

It was great to have known you Jo, tho I was surprised to find out you were 60, wow that took me by surprise .
One thing I will never forget, was when you were running for the ACT party a few years ago.
You rang me and asked if I would like to take my car out to Ruapunaon the sunday arvo for the members to have a spin in the racecars. How could I refuse.
You had the trusty Tredia and also the Galant and the 3 cars were doing laps all day. Then we swapped cars for a few laps.
I remember saying to you, "na Il stick to rear wheel drive thanks"

Anyway hope you enjoy watching the racing up there.

[woodchuck]

RIP Jo. You were certainly one of a kind & speedway won't be the same without you. Dave, my thoughts are with you. I am truly sorry for your devastating loss. Please keep that smile on your face whenever you can.
Go hard in heaven Jo. Show em how it's done!
Kirsten

[351]

Mar 12, 2011 20:16:14 GMT 12 351 said:

Sorry this was a reply to what Ross 56y had stated,since retracted,under Murray Guy for Woodford Glen.


Ross. Her name is Joanne NOT Joanna. It was only her mother,brother and myself that called her Joanne. Everyone called her Jo .Thats what she wanted.
Now that you have repeated her age,I need to say it was one thing she didn't want made public.Unfortunately I cannot muzzle the media (they have ways of finding these things out).
So...... Jo was easily as youthful as I , in mind, body and spirit. She was quite worried after I had worked out her numeral figure of age (some 2 years ago)that I maybe less adoring.
I reassured her at every turn that the numeral figure did not match her,it was only a number (like a letter box number). My Joanne was not the age they state.
I have most of my mind.Its my heart that stops and starts

[351]

Mar 12, 2011 22:28:31 GMT 12 351 said:

I have calmed down.
Joanna Didham was sales rep for "Lets Go Shopping" at CTV (media might have something crossed),tragically lost her life too.Survived by her husband and two children. Her husband and I know each other from work breakups .Joanna or diddles as she was, attended a BBQ along with other CTV staff at ours.I did the barby part.The parties usually turn unique,this no different... I was allowed to start my new wee chain saw inside with our guests (she couldn't start it earlier in the week).Jo wanted it and took it outside running and sawed down two plum tree uprights a mans upper arm thickness,with the guests outside taking photos and movies of us . I was behind her pushing the limbs over.Went running away through low shrubbery like a goof as Jo was turning with the saw.Word got around CTV ,,, at this party Jo was chasing Dave around with the chainsaw ( going of course,, ran good). Valentines day was tomorrow. Boy we were like teenagers some times. We lit each others lives and those around us







The Surviving CTV crew and immediate families I am a little worried about.
You can only take so many hits. The funerals will be many, they are extremely sad. It was a family,,great ,like speedway,but smaller, tighter.
We attended Murray Woods' funeral yesterday ,station co owner and MD. Might I say he was dad to many.
Its a bloody disaster you or I had no control over.
Wanted to talk to the camera man at the glen, Mike i think.But saw him heading out amongst the throngs of people (hes very tall),upset. I was too,,am too,,.






I would like to thank Murray Guy for the efforts he and Tony Hevel (sign writer) and .......... Granddad will know ..
The 4 star accommodation 13r fuso? The whole package. Even letting me change your set up (a lot),you changing the body.,the changing weather the maxi sized crickets mating on the go fast advert (made that up).
Its going to be a pleasure having you back here in chch.
I would like also to thank kevin61 Kevin Bryant for having the "nothings impossible" attitude for raising funds . There is a rumor of Scott Dixon's involvement?
I'm going to get off my butt and email blue bridge my case for some discount,so Murray can then leave this rig here,fly back and then back down almost a week later.
Murray thank you for this.If you ever ever want a hand with driving duties you know my number. I have a clean driving record,yea right.