HOLDEN, Ian Miles

Ian Miles Holden  

22/3/1933 - 12/3/2026 

Born Dunedin 22/3/1933 to Len & Grace Holden.  Beloved brother of Noelene Fussell-Steegstra. Resident of Nelson & formerly of Kaitangata; Pines Beach, Christchurch; & Dunedin. 

Loved husband of the late Marie Holden (nee Davis).  Cherished Dad, & father-in-law of Nancy, Tony (deceased), Paula & John, & Maria Holden. 

Wonderful Grandad of Jamie & Jaz; Billie & Kayla; Marshall & Abby; Arlo; Jack & Elliott. 

Treasured Great-Grandad of Harry, Charlie & Leo; Archer, Zack & Isabella.  Good friend of Gavin & many others. 

The stopwatch has run out for our beloved active, gentle, Ian – accomplished runner, passionate Orienteer & ‘human gazelle’, ‘Tuatara’ volunteer track builder, stonemason & gardener of The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, Mr Fix-It of the Nelson Toy Library, avid & generous gardener, booklover & ‘code-cracker’.  Ian worked as an Electrician for NCC, on hydro-dam builds; & as an X-ray Technician for Dunedin Hospital. 

Ian was deeply loved by his whanau.  He will continue to be an inspiration to us and will forever be in our hearts. 

A family farewell has been held. 

Messages to 7 Clifton Place, Nelson 7010.  In lieu of flowers donations to Nelson Orienteering Club are most welcome.