Condolence: I will always remember Ivan for his irrepressible smile and the way his eyes lit up when he was laughing with friends. I never saw him in a bad mood for more than a couple of minutes. He looked for the best in life and was constantly happily finding it. He will always be in my thoughts. He was a true friend who would joyfully go out of his way to help anyone. His physical body has changed but his presence will always be felt by those that knew him and loved him. Till we meet again, old friend, I miss you so much.

Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of Ivan's passing. I think of you guys often. Although we have lost touch through the years, I will never forget your kindness. Hugs to you Betty.

Condolence: Ivan could fix anything except a broken heart or the crcak of dawn. his passing was all the more poignant when Betty told me they wanted to move up to the Valley in four years. A true friend and a faithful brother. Here's to you, Ivan

Condolence: Dear Betty and Family, We were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Ivan and want to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family. It doesn't seem long ago when Ivan's Dad, Garth, passed away just before my Dad, Preston Cudmore. A number of family home for Garth's passing also attended the visiting hours for my Dad. Although Ivan was several years older than me, we've known the family since we were children. It was a shock with the lose of Jerry and now just too soon for such additional sadness in the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time for you and your family.

Condolence: Dear Jason, Brandon, Amy and Betty, We are deeply saddened and shocked by the news of Ivan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. We will always have fond memories of working with Ivan, ball games and the Engel gang get-togethers.

Condolence: Betty, Brandon, Amy and the rest of our Birt family. Our deepest sympathy for the loss of or Dear Ivan, wish we could be there with you all at this difficult time. We will really miss him and his visits. Sending all Our Love.

Condolence: Thoughts and prayers with your family at this time of grief.

Condolence: You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Were so saddened to hear of Ivan's passing.

Condolence: Dear Betty, We were both shocked and saddened to hear of Ivan's passing. You are such an important part of our lives and the lives of our children. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and we wish you all our heartfelt sympathies. May God bless you at this time and always…

Condolence: Our sincere heartfelt sympathy on Ivan's passing. We have been friends with him since 1976. We will miss him terribly. All our love to the entire Birt family.

Condolence: We shared many years of employment at Engel Canada Inc., with Ivan, where we met him. His smile, easygoing personality, and toasting drinks/socializing with his co-workers and friends is how we'll remember him. Our condolences to his family and God bless. Gabi and Harold Luttmann

Condolence: My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family at this time. My god look over you and comfort you in the coming days and weeks. Paulette Strickland

Condolence: So sorry to hear of the passing of Ivan. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.God Bless

Condolence: Dear Betty, I'm speechless and so sorry. I worked with Ivan for many years at Engel and went on the odd motorcycle ride with him...My heart goes out to you and your family. John

Condolence: I want to send a heartfelt condolence out to the Birt family. I've been friends with Amy for many years, and she's always spoken so highly and with such pride of her dad - I know he'll be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Condolence: Dear Betty: My deepest sympathy to you and all your family at this sad time. You don't know me,but I worked with Ivan for 20 years at Engel Canada. We had a lot of laughs and chats. I am so sorry for your loss, Ivan was a great guy. Sincerely Nancy Kitchen

Condolence: Our deepest heart felt condolences to Betty, Brandi, family and friends.