Passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with his family beside him on July 1, 2022 after a short illness. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Raylene, and devoted father of Kem, Dell, Jan and Tod. Loved and respected father in law, grandfather and great grandfather to his wider whanau.  Messages to the Phillips family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family cremation has been held and a celebration will be held at the Celtic Clubrooms, Keenans Road, Ashburton on Sunday July 10 at 11.30am. All welcome.