Robert Derek Aberson

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September 3, 2020 · via iPhone

Yvette, So sorry for your loss, just found out through an old friend that Bobby had passed.

Aberson, thank you for always having time for myself and friends. I remember being at your house at every boat parade and the. All the time we got to spend... more

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August 30, 2019 · via iPhone

Yvette, I just heard about Bob. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a talented guy that was never too busy to lend a hand or offer advice. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Steve

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August 30, 2019

I’m going to miss you buddy. The world is a lonelier place this morning knowing you’re not around. I recall when we met, I was in my twenties living on my sailboat and would take a daily run around that island neighborhood where you lived. Whenever... moreI’m going to miss you buddy. The world is a lonelier place this morning knowing you’re not around. I recall when we met, I was in my twenties living on my sailboat and would take a daily run around that island neighborhood where you lived. Whenever you were not flying for the Airline you would be in your garage working on some project or another. Being an aspiring gear-head and curious I took a break from my run one evening to say hello when I saw you working on one of those Ducati’s sitting on the stand. I had always wanted a mid-nineties 900ss so investigating your project was a most important opportunity.

Being an avid motorcycle fan, it did not take much to get me excited about the motorcycle racing monopolizing your attention. Not long after I purchased my first house, I had a Ducati 900ss of my own in the garage (soon followed by many more). With the arrival of that 900ss you gave me an old, WELL USED set of race leathers and boots and we were on a track south of Houston of which the name escapes me, shortly followed by monthly trips to a real track, the now departed Texas World Speedway (TWS) and occasionally Cresson.

We had loads of fun at TWS even with the ungraceful dismounts that would happen. One epic dismount of yours was on that no expense spared Ducati 996SPS you were always tinkering with. Entering turn 1 from the straight you were sent offline by another rider and launched that poor Duc flying at triple digit speeds requiring a lift to a nearby emergency room for a broken wrist. Already known for having some very exotic equipment at the track days and the amount of dirt, mud and plant life introduced into the poor SPS from that tumble you earned the bike a special name “Garden Ridge Ducati”. It truly looked like a carbon fiber and red planter from an Italian church collapse.

Of course, that wreck was bad and not one to sit around you switched focus (never giving up bikes) to competitive shooting. Also being a gun guy seeing your focus was a motivation to invest more into my skillset. As always you were willing to share your knowledge and helped me with advancing both my pistol and rifle skills.

Not limiting yourself to just bikes and guns you were always well rounded with a healthy enthusiasm for Porsches. Trusting your respect for Porsche and seeing the amazing way an old oil-cooled 911 can be built, demonstrated by the example you created helped influence me to purchase my first 911. I still recall the ride we took in my car where you spun out on the 288 service road while showing me the proper way to handle a rear engine auto. This love for Porches carries on for me to this day with my current GT3 which disappointingly you never had the chance to pilot.

Swimming was another of your passions that you passed on to me when looking for something to stay active after my ankle surgery. To this day I still swim regularly and credit it with keeping me sane and healthy.

Bob, to say you had an influence on my life would be an understatement. Time was something you would share if asked. From teaching me to properly adjust the valves on a desmo Ducati, properly bedding a fixed scope mount on a precision rifle or bringing a two-stroke engine powered blender to my birthday party, you always had time for a friend. The time you shared was also valuable as you had a great deal of knowledge packed in that hard head of yours. As much as you were willing to share your time, I’m still in shock to find you had so little left. less

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August 26, 2019

So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Will miss him coming down to the workshop. It was always interesting to chat & to hear what he thought was going on in the world. RIP Canaan Bob.

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August 22, 2019

Te Amo siempre mi Amor, de Yvette

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August 22, 2019

Bobby, your sudden death is utterly heart breaking! I'm so sorry that you died alone.

I have so much to be grateful for, for having had you in my life. Your life and what you stood for made a tremendous impact on those you met and to those people who... moreBobby, your sudden death is utterly heart breaking! I'm so sorry that you died alone.

I have so much to be grateful for, for having had you in my life. Your life and what you stood for made a tremendous impact on those you met and to those people who got to know you.

The fact that you cared so much about what is going on in the big scheme of life. How you wanted others to know what you knew so they could prepare themselves and be safe....all because you cared so much.

I knew when I met you that you were a one of a kind. I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into but I could see you were a good man. Your close friends who were smart, hard working and loyal good ol' boys were a testament to the man you were.

It was a wonderful experience falling in love with you. We shared much in common; a love of swimming, flying, astronomy, motorcycles, nature, keeping healthy... We had our differences too and, for the most part, we learned from each other and grew.

When we packed up and moved from living life in the fast lane in the States to an isolated home off the grid on Takaka Hill, our true adventure began. We had a dream and we were living it. Then, four years to the day after we said our vows in Kemah, Texas in front of all our friends and family, we became parents of a beautiful baby girl, Kaya, in little old Motueka, New Zealand. Our lives changed and so did we.

Bob, I am forever grateful to you for Kaya. Your intentions for her were always good. You were a loving and patient father.

You lived and died the last ten years of your life right where you wanted to be. I am so sorry your life was cut short. We all who love you, especially Kaya, feel ripped off! I had every intention of caring for you in your later years when you could no longer care for yourself. Too soon Bobby. You left us way too soon!

I will continue to raise Kaya as best I can and in the ways we agreed what we thought was best for her. We will be spending more time in Canaan and sharing the house and property with our close friends. I have felt your presence the times I have visited since I saw your body on the floor. It feels peaceful. Your memory will live on with many people in New Zealand, the USA, Canada and beyond.

May you be resting in peace and love Babe,
Mamma. xx less

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August 22, 2019

I love you Dad from Kaya 😍 😢 🇺🇸

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