Ivan L. LINES

1943 - 2022

Ivan Lines Jr. (1943-2022)- Born in Stockton, CA March 21, 1943, to Ivan and Emma Lines. Died April 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his brother Greg Lines. Ivan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Dickel, sons John Lines (Becky), Peter Lines, (Christy), and his granddaughters Annaliese and Madelyn.

"Papa", as he was called, was an avid outdoorsman who spent his life working to restore waterfowl habitats. He worked for the Natural Resource Conservation Service after graduating from Humboldt State University with a degree in Wildlife Management. He was most proud of his 10 years with Ducks Unlimited restoring wetlands in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Ivan was a founding member of the Ducks Unlimited Shoot at the Spokane Gun Club and a lifetime member. He was a life sponsor of Ducks Unlimited. He taught his sons to love the outdoors despite the different ways they both enjoy it. He taught them many valuable lessons in life, leading by example on both ends of the spectrum.

Ivan would spend days fly-fishing for Steelhead and be thrilled to just get a bite. To him, it was a good day when he was setting duck decoys in the morning darkness, and listening to the birds whistling overhead. Sometimes he would get a limit and then spend another hour calling ducks into his set just to watch them land. There was always a hunting dog (or two) by his side.

Ivan's family and friends will remember his more memorable quotes:

Fly Fishing- "You catch more fish with the fly in the water." ...he was not impressed by fancy casting techniques.

Turkey Hunting- "Put some Benelli on 'em." ...his favorite Italian-made shotgun.

Duck Hunting- "As long as there's lead in the air, there's hope."

Ivan spent his career passionately working to conserve and restore waterfowl habitats. Please consider honoring his legacy with a donation to Ducks Unlimited. www.ducks.org.