Haga, Ivan , of Vulcan, peacefully passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre October 18, 2015 at the age of 96 years.
Ivan was born on May 21, 1919 , third of nine children, to Albert and Rose Haga of Vulcan. He attended Derry School and after his schooling, worked at the O.K. Ranch at Crossfield for three years.
In 1940, Ivan met Eileen Clark and they were united in marriage on March 19, 1942 in Vulcan. Ivan served in the Royal Canadian Army from 1942 and received his discharge in 1945 and returned to the family farm four miles south of Vulcan where Ivan and Eileen resided and raised their four girls for the next thirty-three years. In 1978, they retired to the town of Vulcan and eventually to their home on 5th Avenue North.
Ivan was elected to County Council in 1953 for Div.3 and served his community for the next twenty five years, seven of which he was Reeve. He resigned from his Council duties in 1977 to focus more on the farm and his family. Ivan enjoyed a good round of golf, curling, fishing and of course, his cherished family.
Ivan is survived by four daughters Carolyn (Jack) Leslie of Rocky Mtn. House, Dawna (Edwin) Hilz of Calgary, Judy (John) Newell, Brenda (Doug) McIntyre all of Vulcan, ten grandchildren; Hugh (Allison) Leslie of Rocky Mtn. House, Steven (Cindy) Leslie of Airdrie, Laurie and Dean Harden of Rocky Mtn. House, Carey (Susan) Hilz of Red Deer, Debra (Manfried) Banek of Edmonton, Kevin (Angela) Hilz of Abbotsford, B.C., Rose-Anne (Jim) Bishop of Calgary, Lisa Bennett of Vulcan, Cindy (Ryan) Dykstra of Brooks, 20 great grandchildren; Megan, Madison and Joshua Hilz all of Red Deer, Emily and Rachel Banek of Edmonton, Nyah and Lexi Hilz of Abbotsford BC, Rayna and Sloan Fraser of Lethbridge and Calgary respectively, Jacquelyn Collier of Edmonton, Noah, Zachary and Ethan Bishop of Calgary, Cole and Cassidy Leslie of Rocky Mtn. House, Lauryn and Addison Leslie of Airdrie, Hailey Bennett of Vulcan, Ava and Chase Dykstra of Lethbridge, sisters, Betty (Bill) Colwell and Ardell Atkins, a brother Allan Haga, sisters-in-law Mary and April Haga, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ivan was predeceased by his parents, beloved wife Eileen, brothers Lawrence, Vernal, Omer, and Bob, sister Rosie, and grandsons Christopher Leslie and Ryan Hilz.
Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan Cultural Recreation Centre, Pastor David Sarsons officiating. Family Interment Vulcan Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Ivan’s memory can be made to the Vulcan Legion # 21, Box 175, or to the Vulcan Hospital Long Term Care, Box 299, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Sorry to hear of Ivan’s passing. Over the years I enjoyed time spent with him and the family. I will always remember his jovial manner. A great man and friend to our family. Hopefully all your memories help ease your sorrow.
Mom has been keeping me in “the know” about Uncle Ivan’s health for the last while. Sorry to hear of his passing, but Mom indicated it was for the best. Time for him to be with his lovely wife now. It was always wonderful to see his eyes light up, have a hug and a kiss and a warm greeting. 96 years. Amazing! What a great uncle!
So sorry that I cannot attend the service on Tuesday, as I have a full day of family meetings scheduled at my school. Our thoughts will be with you that day. I think I am lucky to have grown up with so many wonderful aunts and uncles who were always interested to know how my life was going. I know that Auntie Dell, especially, will be very saddened.
Our condolences to all,
fondly,
Janelle and Cameron Schmitt and family