On November 22^nd 2017 at Radius Althorp. Aged 88 years. Loved husband of Norma. Loved father and father in law of Robyn and Murray, Grant and Leanne, Avon and Delwyn. Loving Papa of Scott, & Amber; Brooke, Renee, & Kendall; Toni, Jay, Quinn, and Trent. 'Gone to be with his Lord and Saviour”. A celebration of Ernie's life will be held at Tauranga Central Baptist Church, Cameron Road, Tauranga, on Tuesday 28^th November at 1pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimers Society and may be left in the church foyer. All communications to PO Box 388, Tauranga.