McIvor, Jay
After a well-lived life of 89 years, Jay died peacefully at the Wascana Grace Hospice with his wife of 22 years by his side. Born July 28, 1924 in Davidson, Jay was the seventh and youngest child of James and Annie McIvor. Jay and his first wife Bird farmed in the Girvin area for many years. Jay was very active in ball, hockey and curling- both playing and coaching. During his farming years they mourned the loss of two infant children and an adopted son Michael at the age of 19. A few years after the loss of his wife Bird he retired from farming and moved to Regina where he resided with his second wife Dorothy. Upon her passing he moved to Davidson. Jay spent many hours restoring old farm equipment including his award winning threshing machine. Jay was proud to show his antique farm equipment at threshing bees held on the McIvor land with the help of many friends and family. In 1992 Jay married Jean Hodgins and acquired an extensive family. Jay quickly adjusted to his new family and Grandpa Jay was loved by them all. In 2013 Jay and Jean moved to Regina due to health issues where he resided until his passing. On July 8 a beautiful graveside service was held in the Girvin cemetery with Reverend Diane Eurig officiating. Honorary pallbearers were all friends who shared in Jay’s life. Orla White and Norma McNabb attended the register. Pallbearers were Larry McLaren and Ross Leachman. The grandchildren delivered the eulogy. Family requested donations made in Jay’s memory be made to any local charity. He is survived by wife Jean and her family which includes nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. Jay was predeceased by his parents Annie and James McIvor; first wife Bird; second wife Dorothy; son Michael McIvor, an infant son and an infant daughter; sisters Belle (Ken) White and May (Albert) Page; brothers Wilbert (Faere) McIvor, Allan (Margaret) McIvor, Stan (Hazel) McIvor and Charles McIvor; also other McIvor family members. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.