Jim passed away peacefully at home on the 28th August 2016. Darling husband of Bev for 56 years. Treasured and loving father and father-in-law of Maree and Tony, Sheryl and Peter, Peter and Cindy. Loved and cherished grandad of Michael, Julie, Kiel, Cameron, Abby, Lucy and Daniel, Jenna and Shawnee, Georgia, Amber, Jimmy and their families. Forever in our hearts. A service for Jim will be held at the ASB Arena, Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui on Thursday 1 September at 1.30pm thereafter private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Waipuna Hospice, P O Box 1156, Tauranga 3140 would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All messages to the Barker Family P O Box 9107, Greerton, Tauranga.