IKE THIESSEN, beloved husband of Iva Thiessen of Lethbridge, AB., passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on May 15, 2015 at the age of 85 years.
He is the loving father of son David (Mary-Anne), daughters Barb Larson (Andrew), and Beverly (Scott) Smith. Loving grandfather to Tracy Thiessen, Braden and Randal Larson (Charmayne), Karissa and Kyle Smith.
Great-grandfather to Jordynn and Wyatt Larson. He is also survived by sisters Ann Zacharias of Calgary, AB and Mary (John) Lang of Mayerthorpe, AB., brother-in-law Irvin (Georgina) Bennett, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by parents Jacob and Mary Thiessen, brothers Pete (Carol), Jake (Florence), John (Susie), and George (Betty), sisters Helen (Mike) Maty, Tina Giesbrecht, and Betty (Ian) Leslie.
Ike was born on February 1, 1930 in Swift Current, SK. Moved to Lethbridge in 1954 and worked as a mechanic at Beny's Chev Olds. Met the love of his life Iva Bennett whom he married in April 1957. He spent the next several years working up north for GSI as heavy duty mechanic while raising his family in Eckville, AB. Returned to Lethbridge in 1981 and ended up joining Nord-bridge Seniors Centre where he spent many hours driving the senior's tour bus on many different adventures. After retirement mom and dad enjoyed travelling to various destinations, especially if they had a casino. His favorite adventures involved taking his grandchildren on camping trips to BC.
An Informal Visitation will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta, on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Cremation to follow.
No formal funeral service will be held at Ike's request.
In memory of Ike, donations may be made to the Nord Bridge Seniors Centre, 1904 13 Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 4W9