Howard is much admired for surviving multiple earthquakes during his 107 years 7 months of life. He was born on the 25th June 1911 and died peacefully on Friday, January 25th 2019 at Wesley Care. Son of the late George and Ethel Buss. Brother of Fanny Buss Cresswell, Fred, and Patricia Buss McLean (all deceased). Loving uncle of Kathie Meredith, Ian Cresswell, Susan Johnson (Australia), Lee Trusttum, Jackie Chatterton and Juliette Bryant. Special thanks to the staff at Wesley Care for their dedicated care of Howard. Messages C/- P O Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A Service to celebrate Howard’s life will be held in St Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, 23 Yaldhurst Road, Upper Riccarton on Thursday, January 31 at 11.00 am, followed by interment in the Churchyard.