Born 1 Jun 1941. Slipped away quietly in his sleep on 11 January 2022 after a life well lived and enjoyed with his family and friends. Husband of the late Valerie, he leaves behind his children Quentin and Melanie, daughter-in-law Carole, son-in-law Dave and grandsons, Jesse & fiancée Gemma, and Arran. He also leaves behind dearly loved brothers Ian and Warren and sister Glenys. Des touched many lives over the years and will be sorely missed. In lieu of flowers donations to Stroke Foundation NZ would be appreciated. Messages for the family can be sent C/- Elliotts Funerals, 25 Ninth Avenue, Tauranga or to the email below. A private service will be held for Des on Thu 20^th Jan at 1pm, the service will be live streamed on the following link. . https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/login, enter email address – [email protected] and password - Z3UUWD. Alternatively, contact Elliotts Funeral Services, before 11am Thursday,20^th January at [email protected] or go to www.elliottsfunerals.co.nz.