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Ivan Altman Obituary

Ivan Stuart Altman, age 90, passed away on April 5, 2016 at Woldenberg Assisted Living. Born in Louisville, KY, he was a resident of Portland Oregon for over 30 years and a resident of New Orleans area for the past 26 years. Ivan was a physician and served in both the US Navy and the US Army with his final service during the first Gulf War. He was the husband of Elaine Koll Altman who predeceased him in January 2014 for 64 years. He was the father of David W. Altman (wife Kathleen Healy Altman) of Lake Oswego, OR and Robert K. Altman (wife Grace Altman) of Princeville IL. He was the grandfather of Erin Healy Altman, Regan Lewisia Altman, Devin Armand Altman (wife Gillian Suzanne Altman), Andrew Altman, Robert Altman and Diamond Altman and great-grandfather of Violet Olivia Altman. He is survived by his brother James Altman (wife Sabina Altman) of New Orleans and by numerous nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at the family site in Greenwood cemetery on Monday April 11, at 11am and arrangements have been entrusted to Greenwood Funeral Home, New Orleans. To view or sign the Family Guestbook please visit www.greenwoodfuneralhome.net.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2016.

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MJH

April 13, 2016

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this very difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Bob Altman

April 12, 2016

I will miss you dad and you will not find death in my mind. Both you and mom are living in the experiences and memories of my past. I hope that I made you proud during or time together in this world. Goodbye. I will always be your son.

April 10, 2016

We send condolences for the loss of your beloved Ivan. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bill and Sandie Chass Goldsmith
Metairie LA and Highland Park NJ

April 9, 2016

So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the family. Psalms 116:15

Carol,Janice, Alice née Baron

April 8, 2016

Sending condolences to all the family. We remember Ivy, Elaine, and David ( Robert was a tiny baby) when we were children and they lived in Louisville. They were so sweet to the Baron girls (Stanley's children) and we are so sorry for this loss.

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