Dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth. Loved father of the late Paul, Robert and the late Janet. Loved father in law of Christine. Loving Grandpa of his six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Messages to the Harper family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to Save the Children would be appreciated and may be made online at   http://bit.ly/cjharper2408 .  John’s funeral will be held at St Stephens Anglican church, Park Street, Ashburton on Tuesday the 6^th September commencing at 2.00 p.m. followed by a private interment.