VICTOR ANTHONY IVES

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VICTOR ANTHONY IVES February 25, 1926 - October 30, 2005 Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Victoria General Hospital. Victor is survived by his wife of 54 years Florence; sons, Wayne (Marnie) and Randy (Sharene); daughter Sandra (Al); grandchildren, Stephanie, Lyndsi and Cody; sisters, Vera Watts, Margaret Merry, Irene Shaver (George) and Patsy Larence; brothers, Raymond and Clifford (Corrine); sisters-in-law, Lillian Farrington, Lorette Ives and June Ives, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, William and Carrie Ives; brothers, Gordon, Gilbert and Harold. Victor was born in Winnipeg, and grew up in Newton Siding. He joined the Armed Forces in 1943 as a member of the Tank Corps. He met Florence in 1947, and they married in June of 1951. Victor worked as a transport driver for Motorways for 25 years, where he received an award for 500,000 miles of safe driving. He co-founded Red River Refinishing, which he was involved in until his retirement in 1989. Victor enjoyed playing snooker at the Legion, golfing, and especially woodworking, where he built cars and trucks. Family was important to Victor and spending time with and teasing his grandchildren gave him and them much enjoyment. Victor was a 53 year member of Fort Rouge Legion No. 97 and received his life membership in 1989. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Millennium No. 182. Many thanks to the staff at the Golden Door Geriatrics Centre for their care and compassion, also Dr. Green and staff of the Victoria Hospital for their care as well. Flowers are gratefully declined; donations may be made in Victor's memory to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba. At Victor's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service. To Grandpa To a dearest Grandpa, a father, a friend. We miss you a lot, and our love, we send. Whenever we saw your warm happy smile, It brought us all joy, for such a long while. It was awesome, the way you made everyone laugh. Sometimes I thought I would split in half. And now you have passed, but it's not so bad. You can spread the wings, you never knew you had. Grandma would say, You can have some again when Lyndsi's done And when she was gone you'd say, I'm gonna hammer her one But seasons will come and seasons will go. Some say, when is our time? But we never know. Life is so short, and it goes so fast. But our time with you, well, it was a blast! And now that you're gone, you're peaceful and happy. We love you a lot, our dearest Grand-pappy. By: Lyndsi Ives Friends and family are welcome to sign the book of condolensces at www.passagemb.com Arrangements entrusted to: VOYAGE FUNERAL HOME CREMATORIUM 1531 Pembina Hwy. 284-7500

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 05, 2005