Lynden, Washington
Feb 16, 1934 – Dec 24, 2024
Ivan John Groen met the King of Kings on Christmas Eve while surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 16, 1934 in Shepherd, Montana to John and Julia DeVries Groen, Ivan moved to Sumas at the age of 10 and had the joy of being raised on a dairy farm. He graduated Lynden Christian High...
Read MoreIvan authorized the first loan Susan and I applied for to purchase a Volkswagen van, a long time ago. We were very young and newly married and knew little of loans, let alone banking. Ivan treated as customers of great potential. We did business with him for many years. He was a good person.
Grant Gaskill
December 31, 2024
I share the loss of the family of Ivan. I was so blessed to have worked with him during my Sunrise farm program where I affectionately referred to Ivan as "Dr. Ivan Groen," who weekly shared some valuable information to our listeners, with some added humor for good measure. He was a great asset to People's Bank as well as my program, as well as a wonderful husband, father, friend and brother in Christ. THANK YOU Ivan for good memories!
Lee Mielke
December 31, 2024 | Family
