Peacefully, and surrounded by his family, in Tauranga on Saturday May 21, 2016 aged 83 years. Loving partner of Gay. Loving father and father in law of Deb and Patrick, Katrina and Michael, Steve and Judith, and Michelle and Trevor. And affectionate poppa of his 10 grandchildren and his 6 great grandchildren. Special friend of Owen and Suzanne Becroft. Special thanks to the loving and caring staff of Melrose Rest Home. A service celebrating Wally's life will be held at Te Puke Citizens RSA Club, 179 Jellicoe Street Te Puke on Wednesday May 25, at 2pm followed by private cremation. Messages to the Butler family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.