John HOUSE Obituary

HOUSE, John Merrick Historical documenter, maritime adventurer, councilman, arts supporter, tripe and onion fanatic, project manager, community builder, soccer fan, engineer, tree activist, anti apartheid protestor, historic building lover, guava jelly maker, marmalade connoisseur, public speech maker, Holden driver, politician, choir boy, ballroom dancer extraordinaire, political allegiance alternator, health worker, charity organizer, craftsman, antique plate zealot, published author, chocolate addict, tall dulcet toned Scotsman. Beloved husband of Sheila House, loving father, father inlaw. Devoted Grandpa and faithful friend. John will be resting at home from this afternoon (Thursday); those who wish to visit him are welcome. Sheila, Rachel, Richard, Tweedie, Claire, Te Urikore, Kingston, Jasper and Conrad also invite all who knew John to his service at Christ Church (Anglican Church), cnr Kamo and Mill Roads, Regent, Whangarei on Saturday 31st May at 11 a.m. All communications to the House Family, c/- P.O. Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.