IVAN
CARTWRIGHT After a courageous battle with cancer the family sadly announces the
passing of their loved one, Ivan Edgar Cartwright on February 12, 2011 at the
Rotary Hospice House in Prince George, B.C. He is survived by his mother
Magdaline Cartwright, in Grande
Prairie, AB. Partner Gail Elgert,
daughters Allison Cartwright (Brad Thomson) grandchildren
Darrick and Brittney Franz in
Kenora, ON. Vanessa Cartwright
(Mark Sprungmann) grandchild
Alexander Sprungmann in Victoria,
B.C. Sisters Iris Williams in North Vancouver, B.C.,
Sharida Sawyer (Doug) in Victoria
and his brother Allan Cartwright, who also lives in Victoria. He is also
survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Percy
Cartwright.
Ivan was born December 9, 1941 in
Geraldton, Ontario. Ivan was
raised in Grande Prairie AB. where he graduated High School. At the age of 18 he
joined the Navy and was there for 3 years. Ivan had a 34 year career as an
employee for the Federal Government working in many departments and locations.
His career took him from Cambridge Bay NWT, to Fort
Chipewyan AB working on the Dew
Line. Carrying on then to Saskatoon SK, Winnipeg MB,
Kenora ON and finally residing in
Prince George BC working for the Federal Department of Industry Canada since
1980.
An involved community member, Ivan joined the
Nechako Rotary September 1, 1995
and supported its many causes and activities. He was especially active in
Rotary's project to restore and maintain the trails in Cottonwood Island Park.
He was a member of the Board for the Central Interior Family Foundation which
operated Robson House. During many United Way Campaigns, he was front and center
raising money for community causes. He was also dedicated to his involvement in
the Red Nose Campaign, raising awareness about the risks of impaired driving.
Always physically fit, Ivan belonged to the YMCA and
faithfully showed up there to exercise at least three times a week. He was also
a member of the Rambler's Club as an avid hiker. The height of his hiking
adventures was in Nepal when he reached the base of Mount Everest. In May of
2007 Ivan also accomplished the historic El Camino trail in Spain. A member of
the congregation at St. Michaels and All Angels' Church, he served on the parish
council for many years.
Ivan will be remembered for his dignified
demeanor and engaging sense of
humour. We will miss him forever. "To live in the hearts of the ones you love is
not to die."
Published in The Prince George Citizen on
February 15, 2011
February 16,
2011
Please accept
my deepest sympathies. Ivan was my manager in my early days with the DOC and
later with Industry Canada. He encouraged and supported my move to go back to
University, for that I thank him, he'll be missed.
Roger Clary,
Auckland NZ
February 15, 2011
I had the privilege of knowing and working with Ivan for a number of
years. He was a wonderful mentor to me when I first began serving as a
supervisor under him, and during the years that followed. In the years after
Ivan’s retirement, he would often check in to see how his former staff were
doing and to learn about the latest developments within the organization. As
well, Ivan would always share details on his latest travels, hiking
expeditions and volunteer activities. Ivan will be sorely missed.
Morris Bodnar
Kelowna, British Columbia
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