Nadia so very sorry to hear of Iain's passing. So many memories to lighten the heart.... I can still hear him cursing the terrible people that put green balloons in his office On St Patrick's....(me)... the old Valiant....the voice of reason...we are better for him having been here, and a little less at his passing.

Nadia,

Our sincere sympathy for your loss.  Sharon and I are enjoyed the occasions together with Iain, his insight on many topics and humour provided memorable times and discussions.   

Ron and Sharon Cherepuschak

Nadia my sincere sympathy.  I have many wonderful memories of my interactions with Iain over the years. A wonderful, thoughtful friend and colleague.
Chuck Rhodes

We are sorry Nadia for your loss. I will never forget the Animal Science Christmas Party when Jim and Iain were elves "Santa's little helpers". The role was in keeping with Iain's great sense of humour.

When I was thinking of changing schools and studying agriculture Iain was the professor the Dean's office sent me to go talk to. He was welcoming, interesting and witty. Like no other professor I had met and highly influenced my decision to become an Agro. I am sad to hear of his passing.

Iain (G.I.C.) was my professor, Master's advisor, mentor and friend. Memories of the time I spent learning from and working with him bring a smile to my face. I was so happy to reconnect with him, after grad student life, in Manitoba. I was proud for him to meet my kids, and to explain to them the special place in my heart I would always have for Iain. Dale and I send our sincere condolences in the loss of a wonderful, kind husband, dad, teacher and friend. You will be missed dear GIC.

Iain holds a special place in my heart... he not only was a down-to-earth professor and mentor, he was very inspirational with an unending imagination. He inspired me to attend Grad school and was a fantastic sponsor of my undergrad activities at the U of S, even being my first employer. But beyond that, he had a heart of gold and if you ran into him that day, you knew you would have something to fondly look back on and laugh. He had great impact on me and I am sure many others, and he will be greatly missed.

I have very many fond memories of Iain.  He was a very gracious new colleague of mine when I arrive in Saskatoon in 1987. I used to listen to him speak to pork producers and marvel at his wonderful wit. He was a great guy; I am sorry to hear of his passing.

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George Iain Christison

September 18, 1940 – December 11, 2015

Mourning Glory – Acadia McKague's Funeral Chapel

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