James Harold (Jim) Vallance
Please join us in celebrating James Harold (Jim) Vallance's life
VALLANCE, James Harold (Jim).
After a long battle with cancer, Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 7 February 2026, 21 days shy of his 87th birthday.
Dear, loving and supportive husband of Ruth for 61 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Anneke, Phillip and Nicola, Karen and Gary. Treasured grandfather of James and Chelsea, Callum and Hannah, Amelia, Rebecca, Ruth, Jacob, Bevan, and Molly, and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cranford Hospice can be made at the service or online at www.cranfordhospice.org.nz
“Gentleman Jim now at rest”
A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held in the Beth Shan Chapel, 157 Georges Drive, Napier on Tuesday, 10 February at 1.30pm. Messages to the Vallance Family, C/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140.
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