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JOHN (JOCK) MCIVOR
Born: Apr 16, 1925
Date of Passing: Mar 09, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN (JOCK) MCIVOR April 1925 - March 2012 Suddenly and peacefully on March 9, 2012 at the Grace Hospital, John aged 86 passed away with his family at his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Irene of 62 years; daughter Lindsae (Garnet); son Geoff (Audrey); daughter-in-law Sandy; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two stepgrandsons; as well as sister-in-law Betty, brothers-in-law Bob; Lawrence (Shirley) and Verne and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sons Leon and infant son Ronald. John was born April 16, 1925 in Scotland and immigrated to Canada in 1928. He was predeceased by his parents and all his siblings. John grew up on the family farm and went to school in Pembroke District (Gladstone). He joined the RCAF during the Second World War. After returning home he was employed by the Manitoba Power Commission until 1953. He then was employed by the Solicitor General (Stony Mountain Penitentiary) and retired after 30 years service. After retirement he worked for Bristol Aerospace for several more years. John was a proud Master Mason of the Masonic Lodge and a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He enjoyed friends, sports and music. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. At his request cremation has taken place and there will be no service. In lieu of flowers if friends so desire, donations may be made to a charity of their choice. The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff on 4S of the Grace Hospital for all the compassion and kindness shown to our husband and father and grandfather. Kilcollins Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 13, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My Uncle Jock will be missed by me. I could sit for hours listening to him recite Robert Service. My nick name will be lost as Jock was the last to call me Gus. - Posted by: Garry Winton (Nephew) on: Mar 16, 2012
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I worked with Jock at Bristol and enjoyed every minute.I basically received a Phd from him in tactics, security, and human nature. Jock was a detail man, nothing got by him. Our first big adventure was the blizzard of 86, we worked nonstop, for 3 days. Well,one of us did. I was 23 years younger, but I could not keep up with him. I may have heard a little more of the poems of Robert W. Service than I needed, but Jock's enthusiasm for presenting these on long nightshifts was contagious. Thanks for everything Jock. - Posted by: chris law (coworker) on: Mar 14, 2012
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Thoughts and prayers are with the McIvor Family - Posted by: Brenda Mitchell (Knapp) (Girlfriend of Lindsay's) on: Mar 13, 2012
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I got to know Jock through the Masonic Lodge. He was a very good Mason if I can use those terms. He was quite the gentleman as well and I enjoyed Jock's company very much. Bob Crawley. - Posted by: Robert Crawley (Masonic Relationship) on: Mar 13, 2012