Loved and adored husband of Lorraine for 70 years. Deeply loved and respected father of Mark, Bradley, Craig, Tracie, Greg, and Julie. Special father to the late David Bevan. Loved father-in-law to Nic, Kristen, the late Chris, and Barney. Grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather of many.

An Australian-Kiwi who lived life with loyalty, integrity, and humour. A great man laid to rest.

A service for Fred is to be held at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga, on Wednesday, 16 July at 2.00 pm.

Tributes may be left below Communications to the Fred Shipton family c/- PO Box 3136 Tauranga 3142.

Moe mai rā, Fred