John INGRAM Obituary

Sir John Ingram was one of the finest managers of people that I have had the privilege of working with _ you always worked with him, not for him. He brought credit to himself,his family and his country. Condolences to Rosemary and the Ingram family. John Adams

Farewell to our neighbour across the road in Glenbrook Street of over 21 years who always stopped for a chat when he was out walking or down the drive clearing the mail or looking for the cat. Your cheerful wave as we come and go in the car will be missed. Our sympathy to Rosemary and the wider family with whom our paths have also crossed over the years. Julie Goodyer and the Allbury family.

Sir John, you have left am indelible mark on your family and friends , and was lucky enough to have met you.

John was a wonderful and remarkable man! We first met him in Pittsburgh when he visited his family here more than 20 years ago. The Christie family were here for a year while Peter was on sabbatical at the famous liver transplant center of the University of Pittsburgh. Peter and Nicky's boys, John, Adam and Charles, were similar ages to our Kelly and Greg. As expat Kiwis, we spent much time together as familiesbarbeques, sports events, dinners, outings. The later loss of Peter was a great sadness to us. We were struck by what a model couple John and Rosemary were for us all. We will always remember John for his immense charm, decency and dignity. He was so interesting to talk to about his work as Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Auckland and on the Waitangi Tribunal and on a whole range of other topics. He was a consummate gentleman. New Zealand has lost one of its great human spirits of our time.

Rosemary, Edwina, Nichola, Joan and all your families.
I feel we've lost a great man with John's passing. I have fond memories of the Ingram visits to Goose Bay from my childhood. We had a great role model for our life.
Although I had little contact with John in recent years I have one nice memory of him. Helen and I took our family on a great North Island holiday one summer when John must have been about 70. We were invited to call into the Taupo batch for lunch. When we arrived John was not at the batch and Rosemary was a bit cross with him as he'd gone of to jump off a cliff into the lake. I got the feeling that John did not want to give up this annual event as it would have been giving into his age.

Sorry I can t be there for funeral but wanted to come to .y favourite uncles funeral love to all the family .x

Sir John was my boss for many years. He was a role model and gave me opportunities that shaped my whole life. He was a leader of men, a gentleman and a good bloke.

I offer my condolences to Lady Ingram and the family.

Chris Pendleton

Dear John,
I had the pleasure to meet you years ago when I became yours and Rosemarys house keeper I knew you were a Sir and asked you what I shall call you, you said just John would be fine in the last 18 months with Joanne we became full time carers to both you and Rosemary it has been my pleasure to know you.
To Rosemary,
You were Johns world he loved you so much.
To the family,
My heart is full of sadness your father was always so kind to me. He was an exceptional man. christine

Condolences to the Ingram family - John is remembered as a fine man and always a gentleman whilst at the helm of NZ Steel. From the family of the late Bruce Watson (Iron Plant 1977-1997) and Richard & Helen Bell,Patumahoe

So sad to hear of dear Johns parting. Ben,Jonathan and I have wonderful memories of our neighbour for over 20 years .Drinks, dinners ,loads of laughs and the odd special Scotch enjoyed with Rod when he was alive.
Rosemary and all the family we send our sincere condolences.
A truely gentle giant. May you rest in peace John.

INGRAM, Sir John Henderson. Past President and long time member of the Auckland Manufacturers' Association. A much admired businessman and gentleman.

INGRAM, Sir John. Passed away on 1 April 2015. A life member of the Nelson College Old Boys Association. A great supporter and contributor to Nelson College over many decades. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family.