Passed away peacefully at home, on the 9th of April 2025 aged 81 years. Dearly loved by Carroll, Paul and Anita, Carl and Amani, Michelle, and grandchildren: Jessica, John, Katelyn, Nicole, and James. A private cremation service will be held with close family. A get together in celebration of his life, to share stories and a beer, will be held at Trinity Wharf Tauranga on Thursday the 17th of April 2025 at 1:30pm.

“Thank you, Ian, for all the love and memories, in our hearts always.”

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Waipuna Hospice at waipunahospice.org.nz. Tributes may left at legacyfunerals.co.nz. Communications to the Ian Cheater family c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga, 3142.