Peacefully in Tauranga on Sunday 18th June 2017 aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Rae for 62 years. Loved and respected father and father in law of Sue and Gary, Cindy and Michael, Larry and Bronwyn, Cathy and Peter, Helen, and Trish and Mike. Loved grandad of his 12 grandchildren, and his 16 great grandchildren. A service for Garth will be held at Hillsdene Chapel, 143 13th Avenue Tauranga, on Thursday 22nd June at 11am followed by private cremation. Messages to the Evans family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.