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IVAN CECIL HUNTER
Date of Passing: Aug 13, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryIVAN CECIL HUNTER It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our dear husband, beloved dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa, Ivan Cecil Hunter on August 13, 2013 at age 76. Ivan is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Pat; daughter Rhonda (Danny); son Darren (Debbie); son Dean (Sharon). Ivan is also survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Cory (Heather, Mackenzie and Logan); Lacy (Jaikob, Jayla and Maddox); Matthew, Kaleigh, Kayla, Delaney, Kimberlee and Shanda. Ivan was predeceased by his daughter; Sherri; his parents, George and Ruby Hunter; his in-laws, Bill and Minnie Delorme; and sisters Loretta and Gladys. Ivan was born in Kaleida, MB on March 11, 1937 and grew up in LaRiviere. He later moved to Pilot Mound where he met and married Pat on June 7, 1958. Ivan worked for CN Telegraph in his younger years and later moved to the trucking industry which he enjoyed very much. Ivan was very proud to win an award for one million miles accident free in 1987. Ivan retired from Kingsway in 1992. He very much enjoyed his retirement and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Ivan was always very proud of his grandchildren's accomplishments. Ivan enjoyed singing and came from a very musical family. He was very proud of his son, Dean who is a singer for his band, Damn Straight; and Cory for his acting talents. Dad showed his musical side when he would play "Happy Birthday" to all of his family on their birthdays on his mouth organ. His quick wit and jokes were always told to everyone that knew and loved him. In short he loved to make you laugh because he never liked being sad. Special thanks to Dr. Stephensen and to Dad's home care workers for all their gentle care. A celebration of Ivan's life will be held on Tuesday, August 20 at 1:30 p.m. at Assiniboia- West Community Club, 861 Buchanan Blvd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Avenue or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street. "Asleep in God's beautiful garden Sheltered from sorrow and pain. Someday, when life's journey is over We shall meet with our loved one again" As Ivan would say "Bye for now."
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2013
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ivan was a great man and always made me smile whenever he came in for service. My deepest condolences to his family and cherish the great memories as I will. - Posted by: Anna Smith (Birchwood Kia) on: Aug 20, 2013
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Ivan will be truly missed by his family and all the people he opened his heart to. I know Ivan and Sherri are in heaven right now sharing jokes...I can almost hear the laughter! - Posted by: Patrice Manary (Family Friend) on: Aug 20, 2013
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I've known the Hunter family all my life, as children we all grew up on the same street and played together as children. I remember the sleepovers at Pat and Ivan's as a very young child or playing in the yard. Ivan treated me like one of his own then and he treated with the same closeness and caring all my adult life even though we didn't see each other very often - and that I regret - we don't take the time to spend with people dear to us - he was truly a wonderful man to know - he was always good to me and always made me laugh -I loved listening to his stories, jokes, whatever, he was a joy to spend time with. I have very fond memories of Ivan going back a full half century, those good times I will treasure always. I'm blessed that I knew him and thankful that I can call Pat, Rhonda, Darren and Dean friends in that we can share some of the many great memories we all have of Ivan. He will be missed. - Posted by: Debbie guillas(nee: Hamerla) (Family friend) on: Aug 19, 2013
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I met Ivan, actually, before I met Darren. I met him through Sherri when we worked together. Little did I know the day I met Ivan, that he would become my Father-in-Law. Anyone who knew Ivan knows he would always have a joke, a dirty limerick or a funny story to tell. How one person could remember so many jokes, stories and limericks always befuddled me! Ivan would sometimes call and when I would answer and he would call me by my full name, which he knew I did not really like much. But, I knew he was just funning with me. Birthday calls would come and I would get a "Happy Birthday, Deborah" and a rendition of Happy Birthday on his mouth organ. I will certainly miss those days and every other day without hearing Ivans voice or his laugh. I hope you and Sherri are dancing up a storm! Rest in peace. Love you. - Posted by: Debbie Hunter (Daughter-in-Law) on: Aug 19, 2013
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I met Ivan, actually, before I even met Darren. I have known him for 26 years. I first met Ivan through Sherri, who I worked with and we later became sisters-in-law. Ivan had a wicked sense of humour and always had a joke or dirty limerick to tell, making me laugh. He used to call me by my full name, mostly because I think he knew I did not like my middle name, but I knew he was just funning with me. For my birthday, many times, I would get a phone call from Ivan wishing me a Happy Birthday, and then he'd play Happy Birthday to me on his mouth organ. I will miss that and I will miss walking into his and Pat's home and having him look up at me and say "Hello Deborah, how are you today"? We never left their home without Ivan telling us a joke or a funny story to send us on our way. Life will be much duller without Ivan's laugh and smile. Rest in Peace, Iv. I love you. - Posted by: Deb Hunter (Daughter-in-Law) on: Aug 17, 2013
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My dad was a true inspiration to me. When I was a kid he was always there to guide me and help me with all life's ups and downs, and as i grew into adulthood he was always there for me when i had my own troubles. I think I'm going to miss the phone calls most of all from him, whether it would be a crossword answer to just a plain old "how are you" or just to ask how my family is .... because I know he cared and loved me and my family very much ... until we meet again Dad I will always love and hold your memory in my heart and my soul .... love forever ... Dean - Posted by: Dean Hunter (Son) on: Aug 17, 2013
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I first met Ivan through my friendship with his daughter Sherri and wife Pat, and even though I was a stranger, Ivan immediately welcomed me into his world and made me feel like part of the family. Ivan always had a warm smile and a joke ready whenever we spoke, and his loving playful nature always shone through. Although there are many fond memories of Ivan, I always think back to the 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration. In spite of the physical challenges, and his being wheelchair bound, Ivan did not hesitate to stand at the head table and have his celebration dance with his beautiful bride Pat. For that brief moment in time the years melted away and I remember thinking "that's what true love looks like". Ivan was a man of strong character with mischief in his eyes and a loving heart. Dance on Ivan, bye for now. - Posted by: Cathy Timko (Family Friend) on: Aug 17, 2013