
Obituary of Ivan Thomas DeYoung
Ivan Thomas DeYoung passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 28 2025 at 87 years old at NHS St. Catharines site.
Ivan was a loving husband of 64 years and leaves behind wife Sandra DeYoung (Doan).
Ivan leaves behind his son Michael DeYoung and his wife Patricia.
Cherished father to Suzanne DeYoung.
Loving sister Doris DeYoung.
Grandchildren, Dale Rose and wife Jennifer Newton, Mallory Rose, Laura Van Bussel and her husband Christopher and Samuel Gamble.
Special Great Grandfather to Alex, Abby, Olivia and Hailey.
Predeceased by his sisters Helen Cain (DeYoung) and Jean Reese (DeYoung).
His daughter Michele DeYoung and his great grandson Liam Ivan Van Bussel.
Ivan was a very experienced and accomplished gardener and avid bird watcher. His loss will be felt by many friends and neighbours that would stop and visit and enjoy his gardens.
Ivan worked for many years at the paper mill in Thorold.
His kitty Nora will be lost without him.
Ivan loved history and sports, especially the Green Bay Packers.
Thank you to the NHS St. Catharines site 4th floor staff for the wonderful care he received.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted with GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME, 585 Carlton St., St. Catharines. In honouring Ivan’s wishes, cremation has taken place and the family welcomes guests for a time of visitation on Saturday, February 8 2025 from 11:00-1:00pm in the funeral home followed by a Funeral Service in the ceremony room beginning at 1:00pm. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Audubon Society and Therapy Tails would be greatly appreciated.
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