Passed away peacefully on his 77^th Birthday, June 24, 2015. Much loved son of the late Vivian and Eva, beloved brother of his 11 siblings. Dearly loved companion of Gail. Cherished father and father-in-law of Jenny and Ivan, Sheryl and Steve, Neil and Kaye, Kerry, Kevin and step children. Much loved Poppa and Great Poppa. David's service will be held on Monday, June 29, at 2pm, at the Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga. There will be a donation box for Ronald McDonald house at the service. All correspondence to the Dixon family c/- Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, RD3, Tauranga 3173.