On the 14th of November at the age of 97, a grand innings only just failing to raise his bat. Maintaining hope in his Saviour and Lord until the final whistle. A true gentleman, and kind and loving father and father-in-law to Kevin and Jill, Joanne and Tim, Elizabeth and Adam and his much-loved grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating Dad's life will be held at Greerton Bible Chapel, 56 Chadwick Road, Tauranga, on the 26th of November at 1pm. The family would like to thank Bethlehem Views for their amazing care of 'Grandpa' in his final years. Messages may be sent to the family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, RD 6, Tauranga 3176.