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Ian HOPPER Obituary

HOPPER, Ian Beverley JP. Peacefully at his home in Pauanui (surrounded by his loving family), on 13th January, 2016; aged 86 years. Dearly loved partner of Catherine, much loved Dad of Leigh and Gwen, Gay and Alistair, Annette and Mark, Penny and Peter. Cherished Poppa of Gray, Shanna and Dan, Andy and Kylie, Aloise and Jarred, Ricky and Kali, Dahna and Pud, Brad, Chase, Chelsea, Rebecca and Martin, and the late Stacy, Great- Poppa of Dea and Nikyla. Pauanui, his vision achieved and a life fulfilled. A celebration of Ian's life will be held at the Pauanui Club, 29 Sheppard Ave, Pauanui, on Monday 18th January, at 11am, followed by private cremation.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2016.

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kayden

July 15, 2025

he is my popa and i know hebs of stuf about hem

Candy Spitz

January 22, 2016

Wonderful memories, especially the early days. With deepest sympathy

Candy Spitz

January 22, 2016

Wonderful pauanui memories, especially the early days. With much respect and gratitude, candy spitz and family

January 19, 2016

To Leigh, Gwen, and family.
We were very saddened to read of the loss of Ian. A fathers influence runs deep in the hearts of future generations. He must have been a very lovely man to have created a family like yours.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Aroha nui
Sandra, Barry Shani and Kaitlin Lawrence

Jamie Needham

January 18, 2016

To Leigh,Gay , Annette ,Penny please accept our condolences
Jamie, Susanne and Mitchell

January 18, 2016

Leigh, Gay, Annette and Penny and family, My thoughts are with you all at this time. Many fond memories of Ian and his words of wisdom. Anne Hopper and family.

January 18, 2016

Condolences Our deepest sympathy to the family
Ken and Liz Groube ( Queensland Australia)

January 18, 2016

A man with true vision,compassion,humour who lived life to the full- Ian touched so many people's lives offering a helping hand, wisdom and always with a smile. A legend in his own time. Great memories going back to 1971, fondly remembered by Sharon, Damian & Karsha Johansen.

January 17, 2016

Hopper Ian (IB) To the family of Ian, We wish to extend our deepest sympathy for your very sad loss. Treasured are the wonderful memories that so many of us have because of the Hopper Vision to achieve a holiday destination unlike any other in the world and for some Pauanui became home. I remember the graders levelling the land, Ian behind the wheel, the sales office on the edge of the air-field no-one knew the magnitude of the Vision. Rest In Peace Ian, thank you for the stimulating conversations, new dreams and hopes now lie in the hearts of your family.

Diane Lingard/née Surtees

January 17, 2016

To all the family and Catherine a sad loss. Uncle Ian was a big part of my younger days. We had so much fun and laughs and treasured memories of days gone by.
Love and wishes.
Mum is in hospital and sends her love and thoughts. She told me a story of her younger days going to school together at Whangaporoa and the mischief they got up too. Lovely thoughts of childhood and growing up together.
Kind wishes.
Fay Surtees

Doug Gregory

January 16, 2016

Our condolences from Doug and Judy Gregory and all the extended Gregory Family.My late parents,Des and Georgie Gregory, were old friends of the Hopper Family.

January 16, 2016

To Leigh, Gay, Annette, Penny and families please accept my deepest sympathy in the sad loss of a fine man. Many happy memories of the early days at Pauanui.
May. Bolger.

January 16, 2016

HOPPER, Ian Beverley (I.B.) Cherished friend for 54 years. Passed away 13 January 2016. Too many happy memories to ever forget. A true legend and the end of an era. Our thoughts are with Catherine and the family. Love, Vivienne and Barry Wilson and family.

January 15, 2016

HOPPER, Ian (IB/Hops). A man to be admired for, his wisdom and deidcation. A very special friend to Jean, Kate, Leigh and the late Grant Gilmour. He will never be forgotten. R.I.P Hops - "Hop a long."

January 15, 2016

HOPPER, Ian Beverley. Passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2016. Ian was loved and admired by us all, Murray Cowan and family, Graeme and Peg Purdie and family, Marg Azariah and family. Rest in peace Ian.

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