Also known as "Gunde"
28 October 1936 – 16 March 2023
Also known as "Gunde"
28 October 1936 – 16 March 2023
GUNDESEN, Ian:
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Thursday, 16 March 2023 aged 86. Beloved husband of the late Marion. Fun-loving Dad of Ross, Grant and Christine. Father-in-law of Elizabeth, Rachel and Kerry. Loved Poppy of Tyson, Leroy and Celeste.
Messages to the Gundesen Family may be left on Gunde’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/gunde.
A service to celebrate Gunde’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 24 March 2023 at 2pm followed by a private cremation.
For those unable to attend, Gunde’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Gunde and Marion were friends of our late parents George and Kauri. They worked together share milking on Lower Rowan Rd, Kaponga. Gunde had a great sense of humour and we remember his great joke telling and his laughter. We have many memories and photos of us all hanging out in our family homestead especially with Gunde in his police uniform. Gunde will be sadly missed, our condolences to Christine, Ross and Grant. Arohanui John, Felicity, George, Erani, Rawinia, Matt
From primary school days in Kaponga, Gunde was always friendly, and his jovial nature was contagious. RIP Gunde
I recall a day I was working at Gunde's home .. Gunde had a dispute with his neighbour , it was shaping to be a fisty cuff .. Gundy said come on then .. the neighbour replied I can't hit a man with glasses .. Gunde turned to me and said " Alan hold my Glasses" We loved Gunde's wit and amazing sense of humor Condolences to the Gunderson family Alan and Ruth McKernan
Condolences to Christine and family. I worked for Gunde and Marion for a short period back at Palmer Road so may years ago. Whilst not close friends, I was always remembered the few times we met over the years. Later we became friends with Christine and Kerry through work in Brisbane. Gunde will be remembered for his kindness and humour. He was the funniest person. RIP Ian, together with your lovely Marion again. Kind Regards, Bob Fox.
Rest in peace, Ian. You were always very good to me and I had some very nice visits when I came over from Australia with Ross. I’m so glad Tyson got to know you and I know he’ll cherish the memories. Much love to the family xx
RIP Gundy...my old mate from both Kaponga and New Plymouth...always full of wit and advice...go sit again in peace with your lovely Marion...

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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