JOHNSON, Ivan George. Peacefully at his home in Paeroa, (surrounded by his loving family) on 15th August, 2014; aged 88 years. Much loved husband for the past 57 years of Myrtle and dearly loved Dad of Bronwyn and Grae, Leonie and Colin and the late Mike. Proud Poppa of Brianna, Callum, Devon and Logan. We love you forever darling. Ivan will be at his home 44 Claremont Ave, Paeroa (today) Monday for those who wish to pay their last respects. A celebration of Ivan's life will be held at the Paeroa RSA, 67 Belmont Road, Paeroa (tomorrow) Tuesday 19th August at 1.30 pm followed by interment at the Pukerimu Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St John Health Shuttle service, would be appreciated and may be left at the service or posted to: PO Box 49, Thames. Death leaves a heartache No one can heal Love leaves a memory No one can steal.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Aug. 18, 2014.