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Donald Ivy Obituary
Memorial service: 4 p.m. Tuesday in the small sanctuary at Christ Chapel Bible Church.
Memorials: If desired, a tribute gift in Don's honor to the Gladney Center for Adoption would be greatly appreciated.
Don was born May 16, 1951, in Ranger. He married Anne Gambill in August 1971 and they went on a determined quest to populate the world with Ivys by having five biological children and then adopting a teenage son from Russia in October 2003.
Don graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington. He worked as an assistant manager at a drug store then in various capacities at Trinity Valley Iron and Steel before finding his true calling as a telephone system salesman, which he was for 25 years. In late July he accepted a position with TerraTelecom, which he tremendously enjoyed. His last week outside of a hospital was spent at a trade show in Corpus Christi, in fact.
Don was an utterly devoted husband and father whose family was his overriding interest and passion. At no time did any family or friend look to him for help or guidance and was turned away. He was a committed Christian who showed Christ to all with whom he came in contact.
Survivors: Wife of 37 years, Anne; daughters, Kirstin Kloesel and husband, Matt, and Jessica Smith; sons, Jonathan, Alex and wife, Beth, Charles and Dmitry; brothers, Richard and Joe; eight dearly loved grandchildren, in order of appearance on the planet, Kirsten, Bethany, Brianna, Benjamin, Bryson, Hannah, Bridgette and Faith.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Ivy
Sponsored by His loving wife, Anne..
Ron Gleason
December 6, 2008
Anne,
My wife, Sally, and I want to express our heartfelt condolences to you in your loss of Don. It's always so hard for those left behind, rejoicing knowing that their loved one is with the Lord.
On the day Don passed from this life to the next, there was a new name in heaven.
May our gracious Lord provide you with the peace that surpasses human understanding.
You will remain in our prayers.
Marcia King
December 6, 2008
Anne,
There is nothing that can express our sadness for you and your family.
We have both been blessed with many wonderful years with our partners in life. And I know your strong faith will carry you beyond.
Marcia and William King
Dan Phillips
December 5, 2008
Dear Anne,
I'm so sorry and saddened to read the shocking news. God bless, hold, comfort and strengthen you. May He use His people near you to show you His love and constancy in the days to come.
Yours in Christ
Dan Phillips
Kay Ellingson
December 4, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Chris Finnegan
December 4, 2008
Praying for God's peace, which passes all understanding and keeps our hearts in Christ. May He hold you in this time!
Don Johnson
December 4, 2008
Dear Anne, I only "met you" and your family online via the CCC list. Your testimony of faith in Christ always shines through in what you write. I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing, but surely he is in that better place we all long for.
May God grant you his limitless grace in these days.
God Bless
Don Johnson
Jer 33.3
J. Darren and Maggie Duke
December 4, 2008
Dear Anne,
We've only known you through your blog posts in several venues and have always noticed your gracious and wise words. Our family will be praying for you.
From every stormy wind that blows,
From every rising tide of woes,
There is a calm, a sure retreat,
'Tis found beneath the mercy seat!
Resting with you in our strong Redeemer,
Carmon Friedrich
December 4, 2008
Dear Anne,
I am so sorry for this sudden hard providence, but I know our Lord, whom you love even more than your dear husband, will be a comfort and husband to you during this time of sorrow. I am praying for you, sister. Thank you for the encouragement you have been to me the last few years.
In Christian love,
Carmon
Tim Bayly
December 4, 2008
Dear and esteemed Anne,
Mary Lee and I are very sad to hear of your sudden loss. And yet, your loss is Don's great gain, isn't it? I remember when my Dad died years ago, one older widower wrote Mud a note saying the living spouse gives a gift of love to the spouse who goes before him.
May God comfort you, dear sister.
In the love and hope of Jesus Christ,
Tim and Mary Lee Bayly
Kim MacNutt
December 3, 2008
Anne, I only knew Don through your bloggings. Seeing your happy, loving family growing and changing for the last 5 years as I've read your blog made the announcement of Don's death something personal to me. I felt as if someone I knew had died. The suddenness of his death was jolting, to say the least. Although I am a stranger for the most part, I went into mourning for you. I felt deeply saddened for you and your family. I felt in my heart the pain of your sudden loss. I still can't believe he's gone. You are in my prayers and heart, Anne and family.
Cheryl Leal
December 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. Don was such a wonderful gentleman. I had the pleasure of working with Don for a couple of years at CommWorld. Your in my prayers.
Debbe Nelson
December 3, 2008
Anne I learned of Don's passing only today. I am so shocked and sorry for your loss.
Don was a very sweet and wonderful man who made time for everyone. You two were always the perfect couple.
I know your faith and family will see you through this most difficult time and leave you with only the dearest of memories.
I regret that we never managed to catch up with each other in the past few months. Perhaps I could have shared this burden. If you need anything please let me know and I hope to stay in touch.
Love,
Debbe
Pat Fisher Terra Telecom, LLC
December 3, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Pietzsch Fred
December 3, 2008
I have only today, Wednesday, heard of Don's passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences and know that Ruth and I hope we may be of some small assistance should you need it.
If there ever was a person who could go on without regrets it's Don. A hell of a guy and a good friend. I don't feel as much sad as I do lost without Don to talk to. I can only believe it is like this, Anne, but much more so for you and yours. It is my greatest hope that you may all get an extra measure of blessings for having been there for him.
May God Bless You and Keep You All Forever
with kindest possible thoughts for you and Don,
Fred and Ruth Pietzsch
(817) 481-4470
Delilah Brandon
December 2, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to all of your family. Kirstin, I'm sorry that we never kept in touch, I think of you often. I'm so, so, so, very sorry! I know he was a great man, he has great kids!
God Bless You All,
Delilah (Runnels) Brandon
Wes Phelan
December 2, 2008
Don, I spent my time at your memorial service thinking of the great times we had in high school. Even though our paths rarely crossed in later years, when I thought of someone being a good, stable and honest man, you always came to mind. As you enter the gates of heaven, look for my beloved son Cameron. You'll know him when you see him. He'll be the blond kid that looks like me and like you, he has a smile that would melt a glacier. Tell him to show you around and tell him that his old dad misses him. Vaya con dios my friend.
Renee and Ed Kubik
December 2, 2008
Dear Anne and Family,
We are so sorry about your loss. Don was and will continue to be a very special husband and father. This feeling does not die with his death, if anything, it grows stronger. Now, at almost 16 years after my dad's death that feeling is stronger than ever. I wish I could say it will get easier in time, but it really doesn't. You have your good days with your bad days, but you just learn to deal with them as they come.
We send our love and prayers to all of you.
John O'Brien
December 2, 2008
I can hear Don saying "Hey Jaaaaaaan!" He was a good man, I am sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with him at NEC, and later through CommWorld. My condolences to the Ivy family, he will be missed.
Trent (DrTRH)
December 2, 2008
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family, Anne.
DR THOMPSON AND STAFF
December 2, 2008
WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST AND SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN
DR.THOMPSON AND STAFF
December 2, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Robert Marure`
December 2, 2008
Don we work briefly together at Terra Telecom, although we never met in person we shared phone calls and conferences together; I could tell you are a patience and peaceful man. God Bless, your home now.
Pslams 91
Tina Greenwood
December 2, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our
thoughts and prayers
Bruce Kerr
December 1, 2008
Ann my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. Don was such a wonderful gentleman. I had the pleasure of working with Don for almost 15 years. May all the many fond memories with Don bring everyone peace and comfort. Your in my prayers.
Sharlene Hinds
December 1, 2008
Dmitry and Mrs. Ivy,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I know that the same faith and love that brought Dmitry to you will sustain you all during these dark hours.
Frank Runnels
December 1, 2008
God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow. May the memories of a life well-lived carry you through your grief.
Doug and Lori Warner
December 1, 2008
I read that Don was a committed Christian...and that he showed Christ in his life. The Bible says that precious in the sight of the Lord is the homecoming of his children. (Psalm 116:15 paraphrase mine) While we might not have chosen this particular time for Don to go to be with the Lord...we can take comfort in the fact the he is truly....home.
Doug and Lori Warner...Terra
Trey Klonower
December 1, 2008
Don was a friend and a gentle man, that I truly enjoyed working with at NEC. He was one of the finest folks I've had the pleasure to know. I am so sorry for your loss. Keep the faith...
Mark Gordon
December 1, 2008
Don will be missed by his friends and co-workers.
He was a very special person
Elaine Lambert
December 1, 2008
Anne, you know how much we all loved Don. You two were a match made in heaven. Please know that we are here to help you and your family in any way we can. We love you all!
Elaine & Co. :-)
Jeanne Woollis
December 1, 2008
Dear Anne,
I remember all the times I called Don for help with my computer, and he always took time to help me. Very sweet and generous with his time - he had the patience of Job.
Thanks to God for giving us Don.
Love,
Tricia Stevenson
December 1, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss, Anne. Love and prayers.
Christian Mulvey
December 1, 2008
I know Don as a Salesman. I bought a ShoreTel system from him. He was an honest man and truly loved his work. During lunch one day I noted a "religious" ring on his finger and asked if he was a Christian? He replied yes, that he was. That explained a lot about Don... I am so sorry for the loss to his family, but they know he's being well cared for up above!
Cyprian Muolokwu
December 1, 2008
Our deepest condolences, Don was a great man whom I've got to know and worked with.
Dave & Marina Hatch
December 1, 2008
Dear Anne and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences.
May the God of all peace comfort you and give you strength.
With love, the Hatches
Jennifer French
December 1, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. "God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble." Ps. 46:1
~Jennifer French
Heidi Whitney
December 1, 2008
Anne, bless you, sweet woman, my sister. You are on my heart constantly, and prayers ascend without ceasing for your grief and sorrow.
love, Heidi
Eleanor Grant
December 1, 2008
Wonderful article about a uniquely dear man! Eleanor
Byron Frank
December 1, 2008
Our deepest condolences, Anne and family. May God bless and comfort you with all peace - the peace that passes all understanding.
- All the mooses
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