SHANKS, Donald Gordon

Of Tawa, Wellington. Died suddenly on 4th February 2023 after a short illness, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Deidre. Loved father and father-in-law of Neil & Holle Shanks (Germany), and cherished Opa of their children Anni, Timm & Julia, Emma & Sebastian, and Great-Opa to William Don. Loved father and father-in-law of Heather & Robert Becada (Tawa), and loved Grandad of Braden (Australia), and Kelsey & Braden (Tauranga). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ken & Shirley, Colleen & Eric (both dec), Sheryl (dec) & Bill. Loved Uncle of Richard, Christopher and David; Barbara, Janice and Christopher; Aaron and Penny, and their families. Many thanks to the kind staff of Wellington Hospital & Ward 6 South for their love and care. Now being ’accounted’ for in Heaven. A Service to celebrate Don’s life will be held in the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Thursday 23rd February at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance www.wfa.org.nz... would be appreciated.