OBITUARY

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 35, 30 March 1942, Page 3

OBITUARY

MR STEPHEN SHALFOON

There passed away suddenly at the Opotiki Hospital last Tuesday evening Mr Stephen Shalloon, a very highly respected resident of Opotiki at the age of 67. Mr Shalfoon arrived in the Dominion in 1899 and very shortly afterwards joined his cousin Mr George Shalfoon in partnership and established the well known firm of Shalfoon Bros., General Merchants, Opotiki, which has now been in existence over 40 years. The firm were the pooncers of trading between Opotiki and Waihau Bay, at first by paclc horses and later by launch services. In this way the firm helped greatly towards the development of coastal lands. Shalfoon Bros subsequently extended their activities to mixed farming and own some five I arms, principally dairying between Waimana and O'potiki. Mr Shalfoon introduced the famous purebred TwyHsli Jersey strain of cattle into this district. The late Mr Shalfoon took a leading part in local government and was for 20 years and up to the time of his death a member of the ougli Council, where his sound business knowledge was reflected in careful administration. As a valued member of the Hospital Board he served for many years and he also lepresented the Borough on the fire Board for a term. He also took a keen interest in the extension of the East Coast Main Trunk Railway. Mr Shalfoon was possessed of a quiet unassuming manner and he will be remembered for the many thoughtful acts of kindness and generosity to those who needed a lift up. He leaves a wife and young daughter to bear the sadness of his passing. A brother, Mr Chas Shal-foo-n, resides at Opotiki.