Peacefully on April 8th 2018 with family by his side, Ivan John Letkeman passed away at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 88 years.
He is survived by his wife Kay, 3 weeks and 3 days short of their 67th anniversary. His children Stan (Janet), Bob (Wilma), Sandra (Randy), Kathy (Barry) & Debby (Ellis) Grandchildren- Jason, Pam, Trevor, Dustin, Derek, Branda-Leigh, Nolan, Angela, Raymond, Kelly, Tanya and families. 21 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Three sisters, Doreen, Eileen (John[1] ), Mary Anne (Henry) and sister in law Alma. Numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Maria, brothers Frank and Jake and sister Grace and brother in law Johnny. Dad’s in-laws, Aron and Anna Neustaeter .
Dad was baptized on Aug. 14th, 1961 at Morden Alliance Church.
Dad was a man of many talents! He was never afraid to tackle any job. He worked for a number of farmers and did carpentry work. Mom and Dad purchased their own farm and became dairy farmers. In 1974 they sold their farm and moved to Portage la Prairie. They purchased a truck camper and took a 3 week vacation to Florida with their friends Dave and Lillian Sawatzky. That was the first of many camping adventures.
Dad was employed with Kroeker’s Vegetable Farm, Cobbes Plumbing and Heating and retired from ICG in 1994. After Dad retired, he spent many hours working with Kelly Ronald on the Ronald Farms.
Dad and Mom loved to garden. Never a weed to be found! Their yard was always immaculate! No blade of grass left uncut and not a leaf to be found on their lawn!
Camping and fishing with family and friends was a highlight in summer. Last June, Dad drove to Carman by himself (un announced!) to join our Annual Family camping weekend. (We offered to drive him but, Ivan had to do things his way and when HE wanted!)
Dad was never bored, he could be found tinkering in his shop or getting the sand point tuned up for the summer. He always had to have the greenest lawn and complain that he had to cut grass AGAIN! And… no one could cut grass like Ivan!
Dad loved to go watch the grandchildren play ball, soccer, or go to the band concerts. He had to know what they were doing and enjoyed visiting with them. Dad along with Mom volunteered a number of years at MCC.
Thank you to the Regency Health Care for all the care you gave to Dad, Portage General Hospital, and to the Lion’s Prairie Manor staff for providing good care for Dad during his short stay.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Portage Evangelical Church, 72 Third Street N. E., Portage la Prairie. with a reception to follow.
“Dad, you are now free from pain.”
If friends so desire, memorial donations to Central Pains Cancer Care, 218 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8 or The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 108 Saskatchewan Avenue East,
Donations may be made to:
Central Plains Cancer Care
318 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB. MB
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ivan John Letkeman March 23 1930 April 8 2018 (age 88).source
Death notice for the town of: Portage-la-Prairie, Province: Manitoba