In memory of ROBERT VAN VLIET

By Trudy VAN VLIET

In memory of someone special...

Welcome to our Forever in our Hearts tribute page. This page is a place for family and friends to share their memories of Rob, as well as to raise donations to support the Heart Foundation.

Rob’s life led him to chapter number 59… and for those of you who knew him well, you would know that this adventurous, loyal, hardworking, family orientated man managed to fit so many awesome things into his ‘dash’ from travelling the world, working damn hard, falling in love, becoming a dad and thousands of quad bike, fishing and four-wheel driving adventures in between…!

Rob knew how to embrace the fun side of life without letting too much worry get in his way- he worked hard and played hard!

Four-wheel-driving, fishing, boating, camping, turning busses into incredible motorhomes and every single thing he ever did- he gave it 110%! From sun up till sun down- he worked and kept himself busy! 

Rob was a plumber by trade but could do pretty much anything and everything! He was meticulous and just liked to get shit done, and get it done yesterday! 

In March of 2020 he decided to semi-retire and devote more time to spend here out on the farm.

It’s here that Rob felt great pride in doing things like teaching the cows to follow him into the paddocks- “C’mon” he’d call and they would follow- aka ‘cow whisperer.’ 

On the 24th of February, 2022, the world became a little darker… 
Rob will be remembered and missed for so many things…

The Heart Foundation funds life-changing research and programs for people with or at risk of heart disease, as well as their friends, families and communities. I’m raising funds to support their work because I believe in a future free from heart disease.

I hope you’ll consider making a donation in honour of Rob's life. Your gift will support heart disease research, treatment and education that provide hope for thousands of Australians.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible and you’ll get a receipt by email as soon as you make your donation 

Thank you for your support. 

Love Trudy, Mitchell, Jake, Harrison and Cooper

Thank you for your support

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The Doyle’s

What an amazing way to pay tribute to an awesome man, and raise funds for heart foundation ❤️

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Holt Family

$263.75

Cal & Jaym

$263.75

Morph Design

❤️❤️

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Jesse Witheridge

To a family who has always done anything/everything to help others out and still continuing to do so, sorry I couldn't make it Sunday ❤️

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The Greens

$150

Morgan Jarrett

$126.60

Dylan & Brianna

❤️

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Jack Howe

Well done on the awesome event! Can’t wait for the next one!

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Den

It's a great thing you and the boys are doing, Rob would chuffed beyond belief. xx

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Marilyn & Rob

Miss you everyday bro ❤️

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Di And Greg

Well done Trudy and family. Rob would love this.

$105.50

Shirley & Ted Hazlett

We loved our chats over the fence.Rob would be so proud of what you are achieving.

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Joe, Marianne & The Mitchell Family

Sorry we can’t make it on Sunday Trud… Thinking of you, the boys, and Rob always xo

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Mitchell & Stevie

Miss you everyday

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Jake & Annie Cahir

$105.50

Neil & Julie

RTC …. “Springer” our mate Rob, legendary in our eyes, legend in his own mind, missed by all, love Neil & Julie

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Rhonda And Peter Castledine ( Freddy And Wicked )

Sorry we are unable to make it today but thinking of you and the boys as you celebrate Rob while also raising money for a wonderful cause xxx

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Bridget And Nick

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Paul Knight

$105.50

Georgia Mavroudis

$105.50

Dale, Bron, Hudson And Boston

$105.50

Rory Haynes

So proud I could be apart of this Trudy rob would have loved it The heart foundation hits home so glad I could give it my all for it

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Jordy Pedersen

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Trudy

Miss you xxxx

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Bridgette Gatt

$105.50

Haz & Gem X

$105.50

Fotini Mavroudis

$105.50

Brittany Amarant

$100

Corazza Family

Love you all & miss Rob 💔❤️‍🩹 The Corazza Clan

$100

Mark And Di Brown

Rob would be so proud of you and the boys Awesome day in honour of an awesome bloke ❤️

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Anonymous

$79.13

Snell Family

$52.75

Rhianna & Michael Wilson

Forever loved & missed always xo

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Elaine &don Macdonald

Missing Rob everday and always think of you and the boys, he would be very proud of you all for forfilling his dream on the farm.

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Nick & Sandra Siemensma

We’ll be thinking of all of you. Rob was a special person and we have so many great memories garnered over many years xxx

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Sarah And Simon Jenkin

Sorry we can’t make it but we know it will be an incredible day to honour Rob. How proud he would be!

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Nadia, Anders And Ollie Van Vliet

❤️

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Glenys & George Kotsiopoulos

Always in our hearts and never forgotten

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Chris, Sara And Mila

$52.75

Victor Bonacci

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Loz Brown

Such a beautiful day to be a part of, as we honor and remember an incredible man ❤️

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Desiree And Kevin Burgess

We will always remember Rob as a generous fun loving ,family man.

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Ashleigh Hind

In memory of Rob.

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Wilma

❤️

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Zac

Rob aka as RTC (Springer) will always be in our hearts!

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Glenn And Anna

$50

Eb & Michael Xuereb