WARDELL, Gary William. Two years ago. Dad, Pa, we miss you at the helm Dad, your void impossible to fill. Now we ask ourselves what would Pa say? What would Pa do? We talk both of you and to you. We quote you and smile when we do. You were a lion of a man, we still hear your roar. The protection and love you surrounded us with, your deep understanding of life (and all its ills), stand us in good stead Dad and always will. Love Debbie and Adam whom you loved like a son, Madison who you protected with all your strength and whose sweet nature you adored, and know Dad that the Alan you approved of so heartily and readily has proved to be the man you saw in him. Sorely missed.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 11, 2024.