Ivan F. Dudley

Ivan F. Dudley 1953 - 2011 Ivan F. Dudley, a 57 year old Boise resident died Saturday, July 9th, 2011 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Ivan was born August 15, 1953 in Burley, Idaho. He was the fifth child of Frank and Rhoda Ann Wells Dudley. Ivan was raised and educated in Burley and upon completing school took a job with Robert's Roofing where he learned the roofing trade. After working a while for Robert's Roofing, Ivan decided to move to Boise and try his luck with another roofing company. After falling off the roof at one of his jobs, he decided to give up roofing and try something different. He then went to work for Columbia Paint, delivering paint and supplies around the Boise area. He left Columbia Paint and became a professional jack of all trades. Ivan loved having a good time. He made friends wherever he went and seemed to know everyone. He had a great sense of humor and lived every day as if it was his last. He was an avid sports nut and a huge fan of the Los Angeles Raiders. He touched the lives of all who knew him in one way or another. He will be missed by all. Ivan is survived by two brothers, Edward E. Dudley and LaMont R. Dudley (Mona) both of Burley, one niece, Catrina Dudley of Twin Falls, Idaho; three nephews, Rick Dudley of Elkins, West Virginia, Mark Dudley of Lewiston, Idaho and Nick Dudley of Boise, cousin Bill Dudley & Kathy of Boise and other numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews, and childhood friend John & Sally Miller of Pine, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Rhoda Dudley and two sisters, Rosemary Dudley and Karen Ann Stephens. The family would like to thank the staff and doctors at St. Alphonsus for their care and compassion toward Ivan. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ivan's dear friend, Randy Holmes, for all of his help, love and support. There will be a Celebration of Ivan's life July 23rd at The Cresent No Lawyers Bar and Grill and Joes River Bar & Grill in Burley at a later date.