Ivan will be missed by his loving wife Violet, daughter Angela (Gary) Anderson, son Perry (Dorri) Thomas, daughter Cindy (Troy) Froehlich, grandchildren Justin, Taylor, Parker, Mackenzie and Kennedy. Ivan was predeceased by daughter Bonnie, son in law Dean, mother Mary, father Raymond, brothers Duncan and Reed. Ivan was born in High Hill, Saskatchewan and grew up in Kelvington. Ivan met Violet Rosenthal in Saskatoon and they were married June 11, 1960. After moving to Nipawin in 1975, Ivan, also known as “Bold”, along with Violet, started the business Thomas Motors, adding a second location in Melfort in 1987. Ivan enjoyed spoiling and cheering on his grandchildren, spending time at Candle Lake, fishing trips and being a dedicated salesman working until October 2014. A Celebration of Ivan’s life will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 1:00pm at the Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Centre (915 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon) with lunch to follow. The family would like to express thanks to his doctors, the palliative care team and to everyone who sent positive prayers.