Didur
Ivan Walter
Ivan Walter Didur of Kenaston passed away peacefully at the Davidson Health Centre on June 11, 2012 after a short illness with cancer.
Ivan was born in Davidson on Feb. 26, 1946 and later married Donna Butler of Bladworth on October 28, 1967 in Bladworth.
He is survived by his loving wife Donna; children Randy (Shawna) of Saskatoon and Bryon of Kenaston, as well as extra special friends Ben and Raylene Collins of Hanley; grandchildren Cassandra, Christina and Patrick of Saskatoon and Dawson of Elk Point Alberta; great-grandchildren Reece, Jersey, Paelyn and Aurora; brothers Paul (Joan) and Allan (Doris); mother-in-law Gene Butler; brother-in-law Ross Butler (Michelle); as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Ivan was predeceased by his parents Mike and Lillian Didur; brother Steven; sister Irene Bruynooghe-Brown; father-in-law Carmen Butler; brother-in-law Daniel Bruynooghe and sister-in-law Laurel Butler.
Ivan received his education at Meuse and Kenaston schools.
In his earlier life he worked for farmers and was a bookkeeper in Toronto for six months. When he returned home Ivan and Donna were married and he worked for a farmer at Imperial. Ivan and Donna then moved to Saskatoon where he worked on construction of the Midtown Plaza for a year. Ivan and Donna then moved to the farm, as Ivan loved farming. Ivan then began repairing elevators for a year or so, in addition to farming, until his health started failing him. He then went to work for his neighbor.
Ivan and Bryon joined the Bladworth Elks about six years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Another joy of his life was camping at Manitou Beach at campsite #99 every year for many years. He also loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and special dog Halley. Ivan was always there to help anyone that asked or needed it.
The funeral service for Ivan was held on June 15, 2012 at the Bladworth Community Hall at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Gene Whitehead presiding. Ivan was laid to rest in the family plot in Bladworth Cemetery. The pallbearer was Ivan’s nephew Phillip Bruynooghe.
Ivan will be deeply loved and sadly missed by his wife, family and many friends and neighbors.
Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.