Ross Dallow Death | Obituary – Ross Dallow age 83 sadly passed away on Monday 20 July 2020, Prominent Athletics Auckland official coach and manager during the 1980’s.
He won the New Zealand junior discus throw title in 1956 and continued his involvement in the sport throughout his life. He was an athletics coach for over 30 years, with his athletes winning 31 national titles and setting eight New Zealand records. Ross managed Auckland teams to the New Zealand Track and Field Championships.
He was a member and made a Life Member of the Waitakere City Athletic Club. He steered the committee and was the driving force in the fundraising to build The Trusts Arena and Douglas Track and Field in Henderson. This was acknowledged with a West Auckland Legacy Award in 2015.
Ross was 36 years in the New Zealand Police rising to Superintendent and District Commander West Auckland. On his retirement from the Police Ross was involved in the local government. He was a Waitakere City Councillor and later a Councillor on the Henderson-Massey Local Board. For many years he was a member of the Waitakere Licensing Trust.
He received the Queen’s Police Medal in the 1980 Queen’s Birthday Honours and made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to the community.
We express our sympathy and deepest condolences to Ross Dallow’s family today and in the days, weeks, months, and years that are to come as they cope with his passing. May his soul rest in peace.
We are sorry to share news of the passing of Ross Dallow MNZM, QPM, NZSSM (Erebus) JP.
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Posted by Athletics New Zealand on Monday, 20 July 2020
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