On January 6, 2024, passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, in his 84^th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Jillian, beloved father of Trudie, dearly loved father-in-law of David Webb. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ian Bateman, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, January 12, at 10.00am, interment to follow at Waimairi Cemetery, at 12.30pm.