On Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 94 years. Loving husband of Mary Estelle for 68 years, loving father of Rosemary, Jeffrey, Cathryn, John, Philippa, and Annemarie, father-in-law of Kevin, Andrea, Colin, Natalie, Ross, and Bruce, loving grandfather of his 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” John 3:16

Messages may be addressed to Mary Nelson, PO Box 99, Tai Tapu 7645. Ian’s funeral service will be held at Trinity Anglican Church, 200 Colombo Street, Sydenham, on Monday, January 6, at 11.30am, followed by a private burial at Lincoln Cemetery.