Passed away peacefully on the 12th of December with Cheryl and Jo beside him at Christchurch Public Hospital. Very loved partner and treasured friend of Cheryl Judson, and adored Dad of Joanne (Jo), Aaron, Lyndsay and Fleur Judson, Kellie and Dave Barron and the late John and Paul. The best grandad ever to Hayden, Jessica and Ash, Devon, Ryan and Erin, Brandon, Corey and Nicole, Cody and Natalia, Liam and Carly, Jamie, Jack, Laykin, Ben and Danni, and Maddi, and his eleven great-grandchildren. Much loved father in law to Yvonne and Michelle.

"Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear."

In accordance with David’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Cards and messages to: The Family of David Schumacher, PO Box 263, 7644, Kaiapoi