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Ian Laurence WHITE

FUNERAL HOME

Forrest Funeral Services (Orewa)

39 Riverside Rd

Orewa, Auckland

Ian WHITE Obituary

WHITE, Ian Laurence (Chalky). Ian 'Chalky' White, beloved husband of Mary, died peacefully surrounded by family at the wonderful Maygrove Village on 17th January 2024, aged 83 years. Born February 6, 1940 in Howick to Laurence and Thelma. Loved brother of Malcolm (deceased), Bruce (deceased), Rob (deceased) and Elaine, and uncle of Daniel and Amy. Best possible father of Darren, Antony (deceased) and Matthew, and father in law to Sarah and Amy. Step-father to Sonya , Paul and Darrin. Proud Grandfather to Samuel, Stephen, David, Dominic, Sebastian, Anthony, Zara, Brandon, Mitchell, Olivia and great-grandson Jaiden A dedicated member of Lions and lover of all people , places and sport. He will be sorely missed but remembered forever as a kind and good man to all that had the luck to know him around the world. A Service to Celebrate Ian's life will be held at the Orewa Baptist Church, Loop Road, Orewa at 12.00 noon on Friday 26th January 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family have requested donations to Orewa Lions Club, for bank details phone 021841125.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 20, 2024.

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Simon Williams

January 28, 2024

Thank you Chalky for supporting me through my Lions career. Your laugh, big smiles & enthusiasm. Love to Family. A great man Simon W

Diane Stewart

January 26, 2024

A very special man who gave so much and mentored so many people with amazing success. It was a pleasure to have met you Chalky. My deepest sympathy to all the White family.

Diane Stewart

Verla Dawick

January 24, 2024

Lovingly remembered by the Dawick family. Chalky and David were such great friends and we enjoyed some wonderful times together. Verla, Cameron & Glenn send their deepest sympathy to dear Mary and all the family.

Lynley McKerrow

January 24, 2024

So blessed to have known Ian and his family. To you all, Mary, children and grandchildren, and sister Elaine go my deepest condolences.
Much love to you all and God bless you on this journey of farewell.

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Sue Collins

January 23, 2024

Such a privilege to call Ian a valued friend. He will be remembered as a gentleman and a gentle man. Sincere condolences to Mary and the family.

S L Malloch

January 21, 2024

Sending my sympathy to you - Mary, Elaine, Darren ,Matthew and your families on the loss of Ian in your lives. Good men leave good memories and Ian certainly has done that. Love and blessings from his sister-in-law Sue Malloch

Colin Twyman

January 20, 2024

A friend who gave me only the best advice and help. Will always be in my thoughts, my condolences to Mary.

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