Ivan REEDMAN

REEDMAN, Ivan Lawrence
Lt (N) – Royal Canadian Navy
1960 - 2015
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Ivan on Friday, February 13, 2015 in Ottawa. Devoted husband of Karen (née Tuff) and proud father of Mitchell and Emily - his pride knew no bounds, no matter how big or small the achievement his heart was full. Dear brother to Shirley Anne (Warner Bond), Daniel (Marion) and Phillip. Fond brother-in-law of Ruby, Patti (John) and Dennis (Surekha). Predeceased by his parents, Iva Myrtle (née Ion) and Lawrence Stanley Reedman. A friend to many his smile and loyalty were limitless. Ivan graduated from St. Mary's University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2000. He was a faithful and active member of the Wesleyan Church. Ivan enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces, Air Force 1979 in Vancouver as an Air Defence Technician with postings to North Bay, Lahr, Cold Lake and Halifax. In 1996 Sergeant Reedman released and became a stay at home Dad to his two beautiful children. In 2001 Ivan re-enlisted as a Sea Logistics Officer, and served in HMC SHIPS PRESERVER and ST. JOHN'S. Posted to Ottawa in 2008, he served in various positions in the NCR until his passing. Special thanks to Dr. Jonker (and Martha) and Dr. Balaa for their tireless commitment to Ivan's unwavering hope and faith that he could beat the odds. The journey was long but the professional and dedicated teams from 5 East (General), the Cancer Centre (chemo teams), and CCAC were our lifeline and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts. Friends are invited to the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa (east of Vanier Parkway) Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Visitation begins at 12 noon followed by a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Peter Moore officiating. A private interment will be held at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces. A reception will immediately follow the service in the Borden and Fleming Suites at Beechwood. In lieu of flowers, consider in memoriam donations to Wounded Warriors Canada (www.woundedwarriors.ca). Ivan donated his corneas through the Trillium Gift of Life Network. In memory of Ivan, please consider signing your organ donation card.