On 16 May 2025 peacefully at Bupa Foxbridge, Hamilton, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of Stan for 69 years (dec). Much loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Marie and Laurance (dec), Lorraine and Bob Thomson, Carolyn and Lawrence Wallis. Loved Gran and Grandee of her 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Sister of Gordon Anderson (dec), Laurel McFarlane and Hugh Anderson. A Celebration of Val's life will be held at the Chapel of Memories, 32 William Street, Huntly on Monday, 26 May at 11.00am, followed by burial at the Kimihia RSA Cemetery, Great South Road, Huntly. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John, Huntly in Val's memory would be appreciated. All communications to the Johns Family C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.

Published by Waikato Times on May 21, 2025.