Yoshino or Tokyo cherry
Tree species:
Prunus x yedoensis
Planted:
1 September 2007
Location:
South-west corner of the Staff Club
Overview
Veronica Tan (1987–2007) came to study Commerce at the University from her home in Malaysia in 2007.
With a strong background in the Christian Church, soon became involved in Dunedin church life.
During a tour of Central Otago, she died as a result of a car accident on 21 June 2007.
She was buried in the Allanton Cemetery near Dunedin airport and on her gravestone are these words: “The Spirit and the bride say, Come” (Rev 22:17).
