Category Archives: Tributes

602 Canon Jim Holbeck’s tribute to Canon Jim Glennon at his Funeral Service in 2005.

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

We can so easily forget things, especially as we grow older. But we need to recall from time to time those who had a positive influence in our lives. Even more so, those whose ministry influenced the lives of hordes … Continue reading →

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601 An AI search on the life of Carole Holbeck [nee Tapsell].1943-2019. A Life Shaped by Teaching and Service

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

When the calendar approaches the 22nd August each year I feel inclined to post something about my late beloved wife Carole. Why 22 August? That was the date in 1964 when I proposed to my best friend Carole Tapsell and … Continue reading →

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588. Summary of Reflections On My Beloved Wife And Very Best Friend. Carole Ann Holbeck [nee Tapsell.] 07 February 1943 to 31st October 2019.

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Jim Holbeck

There’s no doubt that when a beloved, precious one departs this life through death, that one  is left with a deep hollowness in one’s being. Yet every memory provides an impetus to live in such a way that she would be … Continue reading →

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581.  Memories That Bring Strength And Peace. 

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

It is exactly 6 years ago since I answered the phone to hear these words, “Mr Holbeck, your wife Carole passed away just a few minutes ago.” They were from the person in  charge of the Palliative Care ward at Wauchope, … Continue reading →

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579. A HALF CENTURY SINCE THE DEATH OF A LEGEND. Carlyle Carroll Tapsell a hockey legend.

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

Just 50 years ago on the 6th September 1975 Carlyle Carroll Tapsell went home to the Lord.  Carl Tapsell was a penalty-corner pioneer in field hockey, the first penalty-corner goal-scoring specialist in the game. ChatGPT said of him, Carlyle Tapsell’s contribution to … Continue reading →

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578. Some Articles On Dealing With Personal Grief

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

I have just returned from the the Thanksgiving service for my elder sister Ellen aged 93years who passed into the presence of the Lord on Thursday10th July. There is always a sense of grief when a loved one passes into … Continue reading →

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577. Running The Race Of Life. Ellen Ann Routley [nee Holbeck]. 1932-2025.

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

What a race! No it wasn’t the athletic  sprint race I was watching at the Gympie State High School Athletic Carnival where Ellen became  a place-getter. Rather  it was a much longer race which Ellen  ran, keeping her eyes  firmly fixed on the goal to … Continue reading →

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568. Valentines Day. A day to honour the female race.

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

On this day we traditionally send a message to a female friend whom we admire. However, when one is in one’s 90th year it seems inappropriate to do so, when one’s loved one has passed on to the Lord. But the … Continue reading →

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567. A Reflection on February 7th. 1943. The Birth Of My Late Wife 

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Jim Holbeck

There are significant moments in history. Often it is the birth of someone who would make the world a better place and whose contribution continued after their death. In Kharagpur in India on the seventh of February 1943 one such … Continue reading →

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524. The Privilege Of Marriage. A Blessing From The Lord. Proverbs 31

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Jim Holbeck

We may sometimes wonder if representatives of the male species really appreciate the privilege of having a female of the species to love and by whom to be loved. A true marriage partner is really a gift from God. So … Continue reading →

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