H 1963 - 1967
Word has reached us of the sad news that Jonathan Case passed away on 4th June 2021. He was aged 71. Our thoughts and best wishes go to his family and those who knew him well.
At Wycliffe:
Haywardsfield from 1963 to 1967. Rugby 2nd XV, Tennis 3rd VI. Activities: Library Committee, Chess Committee, Treasurer of the Camera Club, Rover Scout, Literary Society, Science and Badminton.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/case/4953986
The below is taken from the above link at Funeral-notices.co.uk, posted 19th June 2021:
Peacefully, at home, on Friday 4th June 2021, aged 71. Dearly loved husband of Annie, devoted father/stepfather of Emily Rose and Laura Ann. Much loved brother of Rowena and Nick. Fourth generation director of Case Bros Florist, Cardiff. Established 1850. ‘To live in the hearts of those you loved, is not to die’ Resting at James Summers Funeralcare, Lavernock Road, Penarth CF64 5UP until the funeral service on Friday 25th June at St John the Evangelist, Graig Penllyn followed by burial at Cathays Cemetery. Due to current restrictions attendance is by invitation only. Flowers are welcome and may be sent to the funeral director. Donations if desired may be made to Marie Curie Cancer Care, Bridgeman Road, Penarth CF64 3YR
From Old Wycliffians:
I receive this news of the death of Jonathan case with sadness. He provided me with some of the funniest memories of my life, when with a number of other Wycliffe scouts we went to Norway to ski. Jonathan had only one technique, go straight, go fast and go down hill. As a consequence I can still see him knocking down a whole line of startled skiers from another party. And then when we progressed to cross country skiing in the wild, we all watched with laughter and marvelled at his courage as he hurtled towards us, tearing up saplings and moving at speed right through the group of onlookers.
And that was the ‘last we saw of him’ that day. What made it even funnier, was that he was oblivious to the destruction he was leaving in his wake.
Thank you for the memories Jonathan, and I am so sorry to hear of his death.
Tim Gauntlett (SH 1963 – 1967)
I was sorry to hear about the sad death of Jonathan. A good friend and my chief competitor as a wing forward!
J. Steve Orchard (J H 1957 – 1967)
I have no specific memories, but my abiding memory is of someone who was smiling and open; ‘what you see is what you get’ is the phrase that springs to my mind. As we might say in Wales, there was no ’side’ on him, or in plainer English no guile.
Simon Morgan (H 1962 – 1966)
It is always sad to hear of the death of a school colleague, but especially so when that has been such a long relationship
We first met Llandaff Cathedral School at the tender age of 4! We were close friends at prep school and I spent many happy hours playing at his home in Lisvane, Cardiff, from which his parents ran the florist’s business. My mother was close friends
with his parents and when my father died when I was 12, his father Robert (an OW) took a particular interest in my wellbeing and especially my interest in cricket.
I went to Wycliffe In the Sept term and Jonathan joined me a term later. There was insufficient dorm space in Haywardsfield and we were farmed out to a dorm in Mr J Parry’s house!
We progressed through our school years together and both left in June 1967. Jonathan went into the family floristry business and I took up articles. As a result we remained friends for a long time after school and he often visited our home.
I particularly remember his ability to apply first aid to our cruelly treated house plants and also his love of Labradors.
I have not had contact with him for a long time but my wife and I still think of him with affection.
Roger Clyne (H 1962 – 1967)
I was very sad to learn of Jonathan Case’s passing in June. I remember him well as a school chum with good values.
George Bartlett (J H 1959 – 1966)
