4-3-1940 / 12 -07-2021

Passed away peacefully at Waipuna Hospice on Monday 12 July 2021, aged 81yrs. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Carol. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kelvin and Julianne, Cory and Vanessa. Loved and respected stepfather of Anita and Michael, Bryce, Vaughan and Vicki. Special Grandpa and "Steve" to all his 13 grandchildren, in New Zealand and Australia. A Memorial Service will be held at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Road, on Saturday 24, July at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Waipuna Hospice, Tauranga. Communications to The Stephens family c/- P.O. Box 3136, Greerton, Tauranga 3142.