Passed away peacefully on 11th August 2024 at Tauranga Hospital aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Elaine. Much loved father and father-in-law of Amanda and Daniel, Jeremy and Judith, and Paula. Cherished grandfather of Jasmine, Jacob, Ebony and Tiana. "You have finished the race, you have kept the faith". A service to celebrate Walter’s life will be held at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga on Friday 16 August at 1pm. Livestream may be viewed, and tributes left at legacyfunerals.co.nz/s/walter. Communication to the Walter Dixon Family c/- P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.