26 November 1956 – 24 December 2023
26 November 1956 – 24 December 2023
Peacefully at Woodrow Grove Hospital on Sunday 24 December 2023, aged 67.
Dearly loved husband and best friend of Glenda for 46 years.
Loved Dad of Carla and Hayden, Lisa and Reece, and Natalie and Scott.
Cherished Grandad of Ashlee, and Tayla; Brooklyn, and Mason; Bentley, and Jordan.
Messages to the Howse family may be left on David’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/david.
A service to celebrate David’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 29 December 2023 at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.
For those unable to attend, David’s service will be live streamed via his tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Glenda and family. So sorry to hear of David's passing. My thoughts are with you. Diane (Old)
To Glenda and family, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of David, our deepest sympathies to you all. Love from Heidi and family
Uncle David, some of my fondest memories were working for you on the farms. I remember you as a strong man who taught me how to work hard even if it involved blisters on the hands after a long day digging post holes. You and Glenda always invited me and Megan over for your famous big breakfast after milking. You were a good man and I know having three daughters myself that Carla, Lisa and Natalie unconditionally love you. Go in peace Uncle ❤️
David I remember being so hungover milking the cows on Darrin’s weekend off that I fell asleep in the shed then woke up and let the whole row of cows out with all the cups on and you were still nice to me, mostly you told Darrin off for keeping me up drinking with his mates! My first job out of high school, my first move away from home and you and Glenda were so good to me & Darrin, and we loved your girls. Rest easy. Cheers for the shot 💙
RIP Uncle David. Many fond memories of staying at your house. Had so many fun times!! Gone but never forgotten. Love Tania xxxx
David you were such an amazing individual and I’m very honoured to have met you and shared some subway stories with you on my travels to New Plymouth. Much love and hugs claire (subway) xx
David you were the youngest of five siblings and taken to soon. You were a very caring man with a great sense of humour and a smile that shined. We are going to miss you bud. Pat,Sally,Elizabeth and Jeanette
Sorry to hear of David's passing
So sorry to hear the passing of David, our deepest sympathy
Subman you will be missed deeply, always had a smile on your face at work ,always chatty when we seen you out of work. All our love to the family
Sending bugga hugs n love. Some wonderful memories to get you through this sad time as you weep, laugh and celebrate a life well lived Taken too soon Jacki
Will miss that beautiful smile knocking on the door at work to begin our shift together!!! Loved working with you and the laughs along the way. Xxxxx miss you 😢 till we meet again.
best grandad ever!!

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

A simple way to share tributes, receive service reminders, and send flowers or support.
Join the Waitlist